adjectivemasculinepl: coloridos
colorful
1. full of colors; having many bright or varied colors
The children wore colorful costumes to the carnival.
As crianças usavam roupas coloridas no carnaval.
2. lively, vibrant, or vivid in appearance or character
The street market was a colorful display of culture and tradition.
O mercado de rua era um espetáculo colorido de cultura e tradição.
3. picturesque or interesting; full of interesting details or characters
He had a colorful past with many adventures.
Ele tinha um passado colorido com muitas aventuras.
In Brazilian culture, 'colorido' is extensively used to describe the vibrancy of Carnival, street art, and the diverse cultural landscape. It carries positive connotations of energy, diversity, and celebration. In Portugal, while understood, it's less commonly used than 'cheio de cores' or descriptive alternatives.
Related Idioms & Phrases
passado colorido (colorful past - a past with many notable events or scandals)
vida colorida (colorful life - an interesting or eventful life)
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