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esquerdo

[ɛʃˈkɛɾ.du]
adjectivemasculinepl: esquerdos
left
1. Located on or directed toward the left side
He raised his left hand.
Ele levantou a mão esquerda.
2. Political ideology favoring progressive or socialist views
The left-wing party won the election.
O partido de esquerda venceu a eleição.
3. Awkward or clumsy (figurative usage)
His movements seemed awkward and clumsy.
Seus movimentos pareciam esquerdos e desajeitados.
Synonyms
sinistroesquerda
Antonyms
direitodireita

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
esquerdo
Standard usage in all contexts
Portugal
esquerdo
Standard usage in all contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

mão esquerda - left hand; also means doing something indirectly or underhandedly
pé esquerdo - left foot; starting something on the wrong foot
de esquerda para direita - from left to right
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