Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sacal

adjective
/sah-kahl/
Definition
a term used in Portuguese that refers to something or someone being weak or lacking strength.
Examples
  • Ele é tão sacal que sempre foge de confrontos.
  • Não seja sacal, enfrente seus medos!
Meaning
In a colloquial sense, ‘sacal’ can describe a person who is cowardly or easily frightened.
Synonyms
  • fraco
  • covarde
  • medroso