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gallant

[/ɡəˈlænt/ or /ˈɡælənt/]
adjective/nounmasculine (when used as noun)pl: gallants
galante
1. (adjective) brave, valiant, or chivalrous in manner or conduct
The gallant knight rode into battle fearlessly.
O cavaleiro galante cavalgou para a batalha sem medo.
2. (adjective) polite, courteous, and attentive to women; showing an air of noble elegance
He made a gallant gesture by offering his coat to the lady.
Ele fez um gesto galante ao oferecer seu casaco à dama.
3. (adjective) grand, stately, or splendid in appearance
The gallant ship sailed majestically across the ocean.
O navio galante navegou majestosamente pelo oceano.
4. (noun) a man who is attentive and courteous to women; a suitor or lover
The gallant courted the young woman with flowers and poetry.
O galante cortejava a jovem mulher com flores e poesia.
NYC Slang
smooth, classy, a real gentleman
Synonyms
bravevaliantchivalrouscourteouscharmingnobleelegant
Antonyms
cowardlyrudediscourteousignobledisrespectful

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
galante
Common in both formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
galante
Frequently used in romantic or social contexts
São Paulo
galante
Standard usage, sometimes replaced by 'elegante' or 'cavalheiresco'
Portugal
galante
Similar usage; 'cavalheiresco' also common for chivalrous sense

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a gallant effort - fazer um esforço nobre
gallant attempt - tentativa valente
gallant display - exibição elegante
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