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vermelho

[vɛɾˈmeʎu]
adjective/nounmasculinepl: vermelhos
red
1. The color of blood or fire; one of the primary colors of the visible spectrum
She wore a red dress to the party.
Ela usava um vestido vermelho à festa.
2. A person with communist or leftist political views (noun usage, often pejorative)
During the Cold War, the government feared the reds.
Durante a Guerra Fria, o governo tinha medo dos vermelhos.
3. Flushed or reddened in the face, often due to embarrassment or anger
He turned red when he was criticized.
Ele ficou vermelho quando foi criticado.
Synonyms
encarnadorubrocarmesim
Antonyms
azulverdeamarelo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vermelho
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
vermelho
Standard usage, sometimes associated with Flamengo football club colors
São Paulo
vermelho
Standard usage, sometimes associated with São Paulo FC colors
Portugal
vermelho
Standard usage; occasionally 'encarnado' preferred in certain contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

ficar vermelho de raiva (to become red with anger)
vermelho de vergonha (red with shame/embarrassment)
pano vermelho (red carpet)
bandeira vermelha (red flag)
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