malandros, agiotas, trapaceiros
1. People who obtain money or other benefits through dishonest or unscrupulous means; swindlers or con artists
The hustlers on the street corner were trying to scam tourists.
Os malandros na esquina estavam tentando enganar turistas.
2. People who work hard and aggressively to achieve their goals, especially in business or sports
Those hustlers built their business from nothing through determination.
Aqueles empreendedores construíram seu negócio do zero através da determinação.
3. Sex workers or people engaged in prostitution
The documentary followed the lives of street hustlers.
O documentário acompanhou a vida das profissionais do sexo.
NYC Slang
hustlers - same term used in NYC street slang; deeply rooted in hip-hop culture and street vernacular
Related Idioms & Phrases
hustle and bustle - activity and busyness
on the hustle - actively trying to make money or succeed
hustle game - the business of making money through unorthodox means
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