escarlate

[ɛʃ.kar.ˈla.tə]

adjectivepl: escarlates

scarlet

1. Of a bright red color, often with a slight orange tint

She wore a scarlet dress to the ball.

Ela usava um vestido escarlate ao baile.

2. Morally or socially shameful or scandalous (figurative use)

He was branded with a scarlet letter.

Ele foi marcado com uma letra escarlate.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

escarlate

Standard usage, common in literature and formal contexts

Portugal

escarlate

Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

mulher escarlate - a woman of loose morals or scandalous reputation

letra escarlate - mark of shame or disgrace

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