homem de palha

Portuguese

Etymology

From homem (“man”) +‎ de (“of”) +‎ palha (“straw”).

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈõ.mẽj̃ d͡ʒi ˈpa.ʎɐ/ [ˈõ.mẽɪ̯̃ d͡ʒi ˈpa.ʎɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈo.mẽj̃ de ˈpa.ʎa/ [ˈo.mẽɪ̯̃ de ˈpa.ʎa]
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /ˈo.mɐ̃j̃ dɨ ˈpa.ʎɐ/

  • Hyphenation: ho‧mem‧de‧pa‧lha

Noun

homem de palha m (plural homens de palha)

  1. front man, straw man
    Synonyms: testa de ferro, (Brazil) laranja, títere
  2. (derogatory) Physically or morally weak or worthless man.

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