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cavalheiro

[kav-a-lhei-ro]
nounmasculinepl: cavalheiros
gentleman
1. A man of noble birth or high social status
The nobleman was a true cavalheiro of the old school.
O nobre era um verdadeiro cavalheiro da velha escola.
2. A man who behaves with courtesy, honor, and respect toward others
He is a gentleman who always treats women with respect.
Ele é um cavalheiro que sempre trata as mulheres com respeito.
3. A knight or mounted warrior in medieval times
The cavalheiro rode his horse across the battlefield.
O cavalheiro cavalgou seu cavalo através do campo de batalha.
4. A man engaged in chivalry or knighthood
The cavalheiro followed the code of chivalry.
O cavalheiro seguia o código de cavalaria.
NYC Slang
gentleman, dude (when used respectfully)
Synonyms
senhornobrefidalgocavaleiro
Antonyms
vilãocanalhapatife

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cavalheiro
Standard usage; often used to mean a well-mannered man
Rio de Janeiro
cavalheiro
Common in formal contexts; occasionally used informally
São Paulo
cavalheiro
Standard usage; formal register predominates
Portugal
cavalheiro
Historical and formal usage; often refers to knights or nobility; less common in everyday speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

um cavalheiro de verdade - a true gentleman
comportar-se como cavalheiro - to behave like a gentleman
cavalheiro da noite - a man of dubious character; a scoundrel
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