noun, adjectivepl: trojans
troiano
1. A person from Troy, an ancient city in what is now Turkey
The Trojans fought against the Greeks during the Trojan War.
Os troianos lutaram contra os gregos durante a Guerra de Troia.
2. A deceptive stratagem or trick, from the Trojan Horse legend
The offer seemed legitimate, but it turned out to be a trojan.
A oferta parecia legítima, mas era um truque enganoso.
3. In computing, malicious software disguised as legitimate software
The antivirus detected a trojan in the downloaded file.
O antivírus detectou um troiano no arquivo baixado.
4. A condom (slang usage, primarily American)
He bought a box of trojans at the pharmacy.
Ele comprou uma caixa de preservativos na farmácia.
The term 'Trojan' carries significant weight in Western culture due to the legendary Trojan War and the famous Trojan Horse story from Homer's epics. In modern usage, it's heavily associated with computer security (Trojan malware) and is also a well-known brand name for condoms in the United States. In Brazil and Portugal, 'troiano' is the standard academic/historical term, while 'cavalo de Troia' (Trojan Horse) is the more commonly used phrase for deceptive tactics.
NYC Slang
trojan (when referring to condoms or deceptive schemes)
Related Idioms & Phrases
Trojan Horse - a deceptive device or stratagem
beware of Trojans bearing gifts - be suspicious of seemingly generous offers
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