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viril

[vi-RIL]
adjectivepl: virils
virile
1. characteristic of or befitting a man; masculine, strong, and energetic
He displayed a viril demeanor despite his advanced age.
Ele demonstrou um comportamento viril apesar de sua idade avançada.
2. capable of procreation; potent
The viril male animals were selected for breeding.
Os animais machos virils foram selecionados para reprodução.
3. vigorous, forceful, and dynamic in nature or expression
The artist's viril style impressed the critics.
O estilo viril do artista impressionou os críticos.
NYC Slang
manly, alpha, tough
Synonyms
másculovigorosopotenteforteenergéticorobusto
Antonyms
fracoefeminadofrágilapáticoimpotente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
viril
Standard usage, commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
viril
Standard usage, occasional slang alternatives like 'macho'
São Paulo
viril
Standard usage, preferred in business and formal contexts
Portugal
viril
Standard usage, consistent with European Portuguese conventions

Related Idioms & Phrases

força viril - virile force/strength
comportamento viril - manly behavior
energia viril - vigorous energy
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