Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

palerma

noun

pah-LEHR-ma

Definition

A slang term used in Portuguese to refer to a fool or someone who is easily tricked.

Examples

Example 1: Não seja palerma, pense antes de agir. (Don’t be a fool, think before you act.)
Example 2: Ele sempre se comporta como um palerma nas festas. (He always acts like a fool at parties.)

Meaning

In a colloquial context, ‘palerma’ denotes a person who lacks common sense or is regarded as silly. It is often used to describe someone who is duped or does not think critically.