carrancudo

[ka-ʁɐ̃-ku-du]

adjectivemasculinepl: carrancudos

grumpy, bad-tempered, scowling

1. having a habitually angry or displeased expression; frowning

He gave me a carrancudo look when I interrupted him.

Ele me deu um olhar carrancudo quando o interrompi.

2. sullen, morose, or ill-humored in demeanor

The carrancudo old man refused to greet anyone.

O velho carrancudo recusou-se a cumprimentar alguém.

NYC Slang

grumpy, sourpuss, grouch

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General Brazilian

carrancudo

common in everyday speech

Rio de Janeiro

carrancudo

frequently used in colloquial language

São Paulo

carrancudo

standard usage

Portugal

carranço, emburrado

less common; Portuguese alternatives preferred

fazer carranço (to make a face, to scowl)

com o rosto carrancudo (with a furrowed brow)

andar carrancudo (to go around looking angry)

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