cabuloso

Portuguese

Etymology

From cábula (“bad luck”) +‎ -oso.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /kɐ.buˈlo.zu/ [kɐ.βuˈlo.zu]

  • Hyphenation: ca‧bu‧lo‧so

Adjective

cabuloso (feminine cabulosa, masculine plural cabulosos, feminine plural cabulosas, metaphonic) (Brazil, informal)

  1. freaky; spooky; awesome
    Synonyms: assustador, pavoroso, espantoso, medonho
  2. complicated; difficult to understand
    Synonyms: complicado, difícil, complexo, intricado
    Ser mecânico é uma profissão cabulosa. ― Being a mechanic is a complicated occupation.
  3. unlikeable; antipathetic
    Synonyms: desagradável, antipático, repulsivo
  4. monotonous; tiresome; boring
    Synonyms: monótono, chato, entediante, maçante, enfadonho
  5. carrying bad luck; unlucky
    Synonyms: inditoso, infeliz, desgraçado, desventurado

References

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