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rebelde

[ʁə.ˈbɛl.də]
adjective/nounmasculine/femininepl: rebeldes
rebel
1. A person who resists authority or engages in rebellion against an established government or institution
The rebel group fought against the oppressive regime.
O grupo rebelde lutou contra o regime opressivo.
2. Characterized by or showing a tendency to resist authority or social conventions
She has a rebellious attitude toward rules.
Ela tem uma atitude rebelde em relação às regras.
3. Difficult to control or manage; defiant
His rebellious behavior caused problems at school.
Seu comportamento rebelde causou problemas na escola.
NYC Slang
rebel, troublemaker, bad boy/girl
Synonyms
insurgenteinsubordinadodesafiadorrevoltososedicioso
Antonyms
obedientelealconformistasubmissodócil

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rebelde
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
rebelde
Common in informal speech, sometimes shortened to 'rebeld'
São Paulo
rebelde
Standard usage, often used in cultural and social contexts
Portugal
rebelde
Standard Portuguese usage, formal and informal

Related Idioms & Phrases

espírito rebelde (rebellious spirit)
coração rebelde (rebellious heart)
alma rebelde (rebel soul)
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