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strangers

[/ˈstreɪndʒərz/]
noun
estranhos
1. people whom one does not know or have not met before
We shouldn't talk to strangers.
Não devemos falar com estranhos.
2. people who are not familiar with a place or situation
As strangers to the city, they got lost easily.
Como estranhos da cidade, eles se perderam facilmente.
3. people who are not part of a particular group or community
The strangers were not welcome at the private event.
Os estranhos não foram bem-vindos ao evento privado.
NYC Slang
randos
Synonyms
outsidersunknownsunfamiliar peopleforeigners
Antonyms
friendsacquaintancesfamiliarslocals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estranhos
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
estranhos
standard usage; may colloquially use 'desconhecidos'
São Paulo
estranhos
standard usage; 'desconhecidos' also common
Portugal
estranhos
standard usage; 'desconhecidos' also acceptable

Related Idioms & Phrases

stranger in a strange land - estrangeiro numa terra estranha
stranger danger - perigo de estranhos
a stranger to something - não estar familiarizado com algo
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