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diabrura

[di.a.bru.ˈra]
nounfemininepl: diabruras
mischief, prank, devilry
1. A mischievous or playful act; a prank or trick, often involving deception or causing minor trouble
The children's diabruras annoyed their parents.
As diabruras das crianças irritavam seus pais.
2. Devilish or wicked behavior; mischievous conduct
He was known for his diabruras and troublemaking.
Ele era conhecido por suas diabruras e travessuras.
Synonyms
travessurabrincadeiraastúciamalíciaardilengodo
Antonyms
bondadehonestidadesinceridadeseriedade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diabrura
commonly used in informal contexts
Portugal
travessura
diabrura is less common; travessura is preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

fazer uma diabrura
estar cheio de diabruras
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