dude

[/duːd/]

nounmasculinepl: dudes

cara

1. A man or boy; a guy

That dude over there is my friend.

Aquele cara ali é meu amigo.

2. An expression of surprise, excitement, or emphasis

Dude! That's amazing!

Cara! Isso é incrível!

3. A person, often used informally or casually

Hey dude, what's up?

Ei cara, e aí?

4. A city person unfamiliar with ranch or rural life

He's just a dude from the city.

Ele é só um cara da cidade.

NYC Slang

yo, my dude, dude bro

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

cara

Most common informal translation; widely used in casual speech

Rio de Janeiro

mano

Slang variant common in Rio; more street-oriented

São Paulo

cara

Standard usage; can also use 'tipo' in very casual contexts

Portugal

tipo

Portuguese equivalent; 'dude' sometimes used directly in urban youth speech

dude ranch - rancho com hospedagem para turistas urbanos

What's up dude? - Expressão de saudação informal

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