Portuguese Word · Intermediate
malandro
a scoundrel, a rascal
Pronunciation: /maˈlɐ̃.dɾu/
Meaning
a scoundrel, a rascal
Example
Mas o malandro pra valer não espalha / Aposentou a navalha / Tem mulher e filho e tralha e tal
But the real scoundrel doesn't spread / He's retired his blade / Has got a wife and son and stuff and such
Practice tips
- Practice malandro 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 intermediate-level learners.