monstros
1. Imaginary or legendary creatures that are large, ugly, and frightening
The children were scared of the monsters under their beds.
As crianças tinham medo dos monstros embaixo de suas camas.
2. A person or animal that is unusually large or deformed
The boxer was a monster of a man, standing seven feet tall.
O boxeador era um monstro de homem, com mais de dois metros de altura.
3. A person who is extremely wicked, cruel, or evil
The serial killer was called a monster by the media.
O assassino em série foi chamado de monstro pela mídia.
4. Something that is extraordinarily large or impressive
That company is a monster in the tech industry.
Essa empresa é um monstro na indústria de tecnologia.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, 'monsters' are central to folklore, children's literature, and horror entertainment. The term extends metaphorically to describe evil people or impressive things. In Brazil, monster stories often blend indigenous folklore with European traditions, creating unique cultural narratives in media and literature.
NYC Slang
beasts; also used as 'that's a monster' meaning something impressive or excellent
Related Idioms & Phrases
a green-eyed monster (jealousy)
the monster in you (one's evil nature)
to create a monster (to inadvertently cause harm by nurturing something negative)
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