fair-haired

[/ˈfɛər ˈhɛərd/]

adjective

louro; de cabelo louro

1. Having light-colored hair, typically blonde or light brown

She is a fair-haired woman with blue eyes.

Ela é uma mulher loura com olhos azuis.

2. Favored or preferred; treated with special favor or preference (idiomatic usage)

He was the fair-haired boy of the company, always getting the best projects.

Ele era o filho querido da empresa, sempre recebendo os melhores projetos.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

louro; de cabelo louro

Most common term for fair/blonde hair

São Paulo

louro; loirão (masculine colloquial)

Similar usage to general Brazilian Portuguese

Rio de Janeiro

louro; loira (feminine)

Standard usage with regional variations in pronunciation

Portugal

louro; loira; loiro (alternative spelling)

European Portuguese may use 'loiro' variant

fair-haired boy/girl - a person who is favored or treated with special preference

the golden boy/girl - similar idiomatic usage indicating favoritism

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