galã

See also: Appendix:Variations of "gala"

Portuguese

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish galán, from French galant. Doublet of galante

Pronunciation

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ɡaˈlɐ̃/

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /ɡɐˈlɐ̃/

• Hyphenation: ga‧lã

Noun

galã m (plural galãs)

1. (figuratively) elegant and seductive man; gallant

   Synonym: galante

2. (film, theater) heartthrob (attractive male celebrity)

   Caio Castro é considerado um galã por muitos. ― Caio Castro is considered a heartthrob by many.