Glossary entry

Portuguese term or phrase:

capciosos

English translation:

tricksters

Added to glossary by PatPat
Aug 7, 2006 04:22
17 yrs ago
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Portuguese term

capciosos

Portuguese to English Other Poetry & Literature
"Capciosos tentam..." as a headline.
Proposed translations (English)
5 +2 tricksters

Discussion

Neil Stewart Aug 7, 2006:
Have you got any more context? Thanks.

Proposed translations

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tricksters

capcioso, according to Aurélio and Michaelis, is an adj. meaning "cunning" (ardilhoso). Depending on your context, "wise guys" (including the Mafia's meaning) or "sly types" might also fit
Peer comment(s):

agree Kemper Combs
7 hrs
agree rhandler
8 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: " I just could not come up with a term that fit, and that's perfect, many thanks."
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