vândalos
1. People who deliberately destroy or damage public or private property
The vandals spray-painted graffiti all over the train station.
Os vândalos picharam a estação de trem inteira.
2. Members of Germanic tribes who sacked Rome in 455 AD (historical context)
The Vandals were a Germanic people known for their destructive raids.
Os vândalos eram um povo germânico conhecido por seus ataques destrutivos.
3. People who engage in wanton or reckless destruction
A group of vandals broke the playground equipment.
Um grupo de vândalos quebrou o equipamento do parque infantil.
In Brazil, vandalism (particularly graffiti/pixação) is a significant urban issue, especially in major cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. While some graffiti is considered street art, vandals who deface public property are generally viewed negatively. The term 'vândalo' carries a stronger pejorative connotation in Portuguese than the English 'vandal,' often implying moral corruption or recklessness.
NYC Slang
taggers, graffiti bombers, troublemakers
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