calhambeque

Portuguese

Etymology

Unknown.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ka.ʎɐ̃ˈbɛ.ki/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ka.ʎɐ̃ˈbɛ.ke/
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /kɐ.ʎɐ̃ˈbɛ.kɨ/

  • Rhymes: (Brazil) -ɛki, (Portugal) -ɛkɨ

Noun

calhambeque m (plural calhambeques)

  1. jalopy (old, dilapidated car)
    Synonyms: caranga, carango, lata-velha
    • 1964 August, “O Calhambeque (Road Hog)”, Erasmo Carlos (lyrics), Gwen Loudermilk and John D. Loudermilk (music), performed by Roberto Carlos, CBS Records International:
      E fui me acostumando e do carango fui gostando / E o calhambeque, bi-bi / Quero conservar o calhambeque
      And I got used to it and starter liking my ride / And the clunker, beep-beep / I want to preserve my clunker

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