Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

frouxo

Adjective

/ˈfɾoʊ.ʃu/

Definition

A Portuguese term used to describe something that is loose or slack.

Examples

O tecido é muito frouxo e não se ajusta bem ao corpo. (The fabric is very loose and doesn’t fit well to the body.)
A corda estava frouxa e precisava ser apertada. (The rope was loose and needed to be tightened.)
Seu argumento era frouxo e não convenceu ninguém. (His argument was weak and convinced no one.)

Meaning

The word ‘frouxo’ can refer to a physical object that lacks tightness or firmness, or it can be used metaphorically to describe a lack of strength or firmness in character or arguments.