pilantra

Portuguese

Etymology

Uncertain. Probably from Zé Pelintra, an entity from the Northeastern Brazilian syncretic religions.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /piˈlɐ̃.tɾɐ/

• Hyphenation: pi‧lan‧tra

Noun

pilantra m or f by sense (plural pilantras)

1. (Brazil) tricker, rascal, crook (dishonest person)

Adjective

pilantra m or f (plural pilantras)

1. (of a person) dishonest, having the characteristics of a rascal

Related terms

• pilantragem