rogues

[/roʊɡz/]

nounpl: N/A (already plural form of rogue)

malandros, velhacões, patifes

1. Dishonest or unprincipled people; scoundrels or criminals

The rogues were arrested for theft and fraud.

Os malandros foram presos por roubo e fraude.

2. Mischievous or playfully dishonest people

The rogues in the story charmed everyone with their tricks.

Os velhacões da história conquistaram todos com seus truques.

3. Aberrant or defective individuals or things (especially in biology)

Rogue elephants or rogues in a herd can be dangerous.

Elefantes malandros ou aberrantes em um rebanho podem ser perigosos.

NYC Slang

hustlers, grifters, bad guys

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

malandros, velhacões

Common in informal speech and literature

Rio de Janeiro

malandros

Strongly associated with local slang and cultural identity

São Paulo

velhacões, patifes

Used in more formal or literary contexts

Portugal

vadios, patifes, malandrecos

Slightly different vocabulary choices; 'malandreco' is more typically Portuguese

rogue's gallery (coleção de malandros)

rogue trader (operador desonesto)

rogue wave (onda anômala)

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