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trasgo
[ˈtɾaz.ɡo]
noun
masculine
pl: trasgos
goblin, sprite, imp
1.
A mischievous supernatural creature or fairy-like being from Spanish folklore
The trasgo caused mischief around the house, moving objects and making noise.
O trasgo causava travessuras pela casa, movendo objetos e fazendo barulho.
2.
A playful or mischievous person, especially a child
That little trasgo broke another vase today.
Esse pequeno trasgo quebrou outro vaso hoje.
Synonyms
duende
elfo
espíritu
diablillo
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
duende, espírito travesso
Less commonly used in Brazil; duende is preferred
Portugal
trasgo, duende
Folklore term used in Portuguese, especially in northern regions
Spain
trasgo
Original term from Iberian folklore, particularly associated with Asturias and Cantabria
Related Idioms & Phrases
estar hecho un trasgo - to be very mischievous or restless
trasgada - a mischievous prank or act
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