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macho

[ˈmaʃu]
adjective/nounmasculinepl: machos
male; masculine; macho
1. Relating to or characteristic of males; virile or masculine in appearance or behavior
He has a macho attitude about everything.
Ele tem uma atitude macho sobre tudo.
2. An adult male animal, especially in breeding contexts
The macho of the herd is very protective.
O macho do rebanho é muito protetor.
3. A man who displays exaggerated masculine characteristics or behavior
He acts like a macho whenever his friends are around.
Ele age como um macho quando seus amigos estão por perto.
NYC Slang
tough guy, alpha male, manly man
Synonyms
másculovirilmásculinohomem
Antonyms
fêmeafeminino

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
macho
Common usage for male animals and masculine characteristics
Portugal
macho
Same usage, though sometimes 'homem' preferred for adult males

Related Idioms & Phrases

ser macho
muito macho
comportamento macho
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