diablillo

[djaβaˈliʎo]

nounmasculinepl: diablillos

diabrete; demônio pequeno

1. A small devil or imp; a mischievous supernatural being

The diablillo played tricks on the villagers at night.

O diabrete aprontava travessuras com os aldeões à noite.

2. A mischievous or impish child; a little devil (figurative)

That diablillo of a boy broke all the vases in the shop.

Aquele diabrete de menino quebrou todos os vasos da loja.

3. A firework or type of explosive device that jumps around

The diablillo firework scattered sparks across the plaza.

O diabrete (fogos de artifício) espalhava faíscas pela praça.

NYC Slang

little devil; rascal

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General Spanish

diablillo

standard term across Spanish-speaking regions

Mexico

diablillo

commonly used for mischievous children

Spain

diablillo

used for both supernatural beings and mischievous individuals

Portugal

diabrete

Portuguese equivalent with same meaning

ser un diablillo - to be a mischievous person

diablillo de fuego - jumping firecracker

tener un diablillo en el cuerpo - to be very restless or hyperactive

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