sem bolsos
1. lacking pockets; designed or made without pockets
She wore a pocketless dress to the formal event.
Ela usava um vestido sem bolsos para o evento formal.
2. having no money or resources; poor or destitute
After losing his job, he found himself pocketless and desperate.
Depois de perder seu emprego, ele se viu sem dinheiro e desesperado.
In American English, 'pocketless' is primarily used in fashion contexts to describe clothing design. The secondary meaning (lacking money) is more colloquial and informal. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'sem bolsos' is the standard term for clothing, while 'sem grana' or 'sem dinheiro' are preferred for financial situations.
NYC Slang
broke, flat broke, skint
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