perna de pau

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See also: perna-de-pau

Portuguese

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Etymology

From perna +‎ de +‎ pau, literally wooden leg.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

perna de pau f (plural pernas de pau) (Brazilian Portuguese spelling)

  1. wooden leg
  2. (Brazil, often in the plural) stilt (walking pole)
    Synonym: (Portugal) andas

Noun

perna de pau m or f by sense (plural pernas de pau) (Brazilian Portuguese spelling)

  1. (informal, derogatory, soccer) a bad player
    Synonym: perneta
  2. (informal, derogatory) clumsy person

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