casual
Cara
Literal meaning: "Face"
Dude / Guy / Person (Brazil)
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What does it mean?
Cara means face in Portuguese but Brazilians use it to mean dude, guy, or person. You will hear "que cara" and "esse cara" constantly.
How to use it
Very common in casual speech. Natural with friends.
Example sentences
That guy is funny.
Esse cara é engraçado.
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