What does descaso in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word descaso in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use descaso in Portuguese.

The word descaso in Portuguese means negligence, desprezo, descaso, com descaso. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word descaso

negligence

substantivo masculino (desprezo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

desprezo, descaso

noun (lack of regard)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
O soldado foi punido por seu total desprezo às ordens. Claire demonstra um ostensivo desprezo pelos sentimentos alheios.
The soldier was disciplined for his complete disregard for orders. // Claire shows a blatant disregard for the feelings of others.

com descaso

adverb (deserving contempt)

(locução adverbial: Duas ou mais palavras com função adverbial. Ex. durante a festa (loc adv de tempo); às pressas (loc adv de modo).)
The striker's performance on the pitch today was pitiably poor.

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