Portuguese Word · Beginner
malandrar
to get by by taking advantage of other people
Pronunciation: /ma.lɐ̃ˈdɾa(ʁ)/
Meaning
to get by by taking advantage of other people
Example
“Tem muito maluco que tenta virar PM mas não consegue. No desemprego, vira a casaca e passa a malandrar. […]”
“There are lots of fellas who try to become military policemen but don’t get the job. Unemployed, they change sides and start committing petty crime. […] ”
Practice tips
- Practice malandrar out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for beginner-level learners.