What does laia in Portuguese mean?

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

The word laia in Portuguese means kind, ilk, sort, laia, gente do tipo. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word laia

kind, ilk, sort

laia

noun (kind, sort) (tipo, sorte)

(substantivo feminino: Substantivo exclusivamente feminino. Ex. "atriz", "menina", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "batata frita", "garrafa d'água", etc.)
Barbara is so strong; women of that ilk should be athletes.

gente do tipo

plural noun (informal (people similar to [sb]) (pessoa similar a)

(expressão: Para as expressões idiomáticas, ditados populares, expressões em geral. Ex. "gato escaldado tem medo de água fria"; "cara de pau".)
Minha mãe não me deixava andar com gente do tipo dele. Você acabará em encrenca se sair com gente do tipo dela.
My mother wouldn't let me go round with the likes of him. You'll end up in trouble if you go out with the likes of her.

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