Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
brega
Adjective
/ˈbɾeɡa/
Definition
A term used in Brazilian Portuguese to describe something that is tacky, gaudy, or overly showy.
Examples
- Ela estava usando um vestido brega para a festa. (She was wearing a tacky dress to the party.)
- A decoração da sala era tão brega que ninguém queria entrar. (The room’s decorations were so gaudy that no one wanted to enter.)
Meaning
The word ‘brega’ often refers to styles, fashion, or tastes that are considered cheap or in poor taste.
Synonyms
- tacky
- gaudy
- cheap