Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
saloio
Noun
sah-loy-oo
Definition
A term used in Portuguese to describe a person from a rural area, often with a connotation of being unsophisticated or unrefined.
Examples
- A saloio might be unfamiliar with city life and its complexities.
- He felt like a saloio among the cosmopolitan crowd in Lisbon.
Meaning
Saloio typically refers to someone who is rustic, lacking in urban sophistication. It can be used both neutrally and pejoratively, depending on context.
Synonyms
- Rustic
- Peasant
- Provincial