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truculent

[/ˈtrʌk.jə.lənt/]
adjective
truculento
1. Aggressively defiant; ready or eager to fight
The truculent attitude of the protesters made negotiations difficult.
A atitude truculenta dos manifestantes dificultou as negociações.
2. Characterized by or expressing violent hostility and ferocity
He responded with truculent comments to the journalist's questions.
Ele respondeu com comentários truculentos às perguntas do jornalista.
3. Fierce, savage, or brutal in appearance or manner
The truculent expression on his face warned everyone to stay away.
A expressão truculenta em seu rosto advertiu a todos para se afastarem.
NYC Slang
brutal, straight-up hostile, no-holds-barred
Synonyms
belligerentaggressivehostilepugnaciouscombativefiercedefiant
Antonyms
peacefuldocilegentlemeeksubmissivecooperative

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
truculento
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
truculento
Common in media and formal discourse
Rio de Janeiro
truculento
Used similarly to other regions, sometimes with 'violento' as complement
Portugal
truculento
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

truculent behavior
truculent tone of voice
truculent manner
truculent disposition
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