slayer

[/ˈsleɪər/]

nounpl: slayers

matador

1. A person who kills or murders someone

The slayer was arrested by police.

O matador foi preso pela polícia.

2. A person who defeats or destroys something formidable

The dragon slayer became a legendary hero.

O matador de dragões tornou-se um herói lendário.

3. Informal: An excellent or impressive person (slang)

She's an absolute slayer on the tennis court.

Ela é absolutamente incrível na quadra de tênis.

NYC Slang

beast, baller, legend (when used to describe an excellent person)

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

matador

Most common translation, used for killer or murderer

General Brazilian

exterminador

Used when referring to one who destroys/eliminates

Portugal

assassino

Common term for murderer in Portuguese European

General Brazilian

craque

Slang equivalent for the informal 'excellent person' meaning

dragon slayer - herói que derrota o mal

monster slayer - aquele que enfrenta adversidades extremas

slay the day - aproveitar o dia ao máximo

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