killer

[/ˈkɪlər/]

noun, adjectivemasculinepl: killers

assassino, matador, assassina (feminine)

1. a person who kills another person

The police are searching for the killer.

A polícia está procurando pelo assassino.

2. something that causes death or destruction

Smoking is a killer.

Fumar é um assassino (mata).

3. informal: something excellent or impressive

That's a killer song!

Essa é uma música matadora!

4. adjective: extremely impressive, difficult, or effective

He delivered a killer performance.

Ele fez uma apresentação sensacional.

NYC Slang

straight-up banger (for excellent); trigger man (for hired killer)

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

assassino, matador, cara que mata

common usage in everyday speech

Rio de Janeiro

matador, assassino, pivete (slang for young killer)

pivete used in specific criminal contexts

São Paulo

assassino, matador, gatilho (slang)

gatilho is street slang for hired killer

Portugal

assassino, matador, homicida

homicida more formal; assassino more common

killer instinct - instinto assassino (competitive drive)

killer app - aplicativo matador (very successful product)

dressed to kill - vestido para impressionar

have killer looks - ter aparência impressionante

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