Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

palhaço

Noun

/pah-LYAH-so/

Definition

A palhaço is a clumsy or humorous character, typically found in circuses and variety shows, who entertains people through comical acts and exaggerated behaviors.

Examples

O palhaço no circo fez todos rirem.
A palhaçada do palhaço animou a festa.

Meaning

In Portuguese, ‘palhaço’ translates to ‘clown’ in English. This term is often associated with performance arts where the clown entertains an audience through physical comedy, tricks, and playful antics.