parafuso, macho reprodutor, estudioso
1. a male animal, especially a horse or dog, kept for breeding purposes
The thoroughbred was retired from racing and kept as a stud.
O puro-sangue foi aposentado das corridas e mantido como reprodutor.
2. a fastener with a head on one end and threads on the other, used for joining parts
The engine block is held together by several studs and bolts.
O bloco do motor é mantido junto por vários parafusos e pernos.
3. a small piece of jewelry worn on the ear or nose; an earring
She wore diamond studs in her ears.
Ela usava brincos de diamantes nas orelhas.
4. an upright post or support in a wooden frame of a building
The carpenter measured the wall studs before installing the drywall.
O carpinteiro mediu os montantes da parede antes de instalar a gesso acartonado.
5. a sexually attractive or virile man (slang)
He's considered a stud among his friends.
Ele é considerado um galã entre seus amigos.
6. to decorate or adorn with studs
The leather jacket was studded with metal rivets.
A jaqueta de couro foi ornamentada com rebites de metal.
7. to set or dot throughout with
The night sky was studded with stars.
O céu noturno estava repleto de estrelas.
In American English, 'stud' as slang for an attractive man is commonly used in informal contexts. In Brazilian Portuguese, similar slang terms like 'gato' or 'macho' convey the same meaning. The term is particularly prevalent in sports, dating, and casual conversation among younger people. In construction and engineering, 'stud' is a technical term universally understood across both English and Portuguese-speaking regions.
NYC Slang
stud - used to describe an exceptionally attractive or skilled person, particularly in romantic or athletic contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
studded with - decorated or filled with multiple things
stud farm - a breeding establishment for horses or dogs
stud poker - a card game variant
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