vira-lata
Portuguese
Etymology
From vira (“he knocks over”) + lata (“[trash] can”).
Noun
vira-lata m or f by sense (plural vira-latas)
- mutt (a dog of mixed breed)
- Synonym: rafeiro
- stray (dog that lives at large, without an owner)
- (very offensive) mongrel (person of mixed race)
- a person who dislikes his own country and culture and/or prefers what is foreign (especially American). This term originated from Nelson Rodrigues' description of Mongrel Complex (Complexo de Vira-lata), the people's tendency to view their own country in a negative way
- Eu tenho que sair desse lugar Eu odeio esse país.
- I have to leave this place. I hate this country.
- Vai tarde, vira-lata.
- Good riddance, mutt.
Adjective
vira-lata m or f (plural vira-latas)
- (of a domestic animal, especially a dog) mongrel (of mixed breed)
- Synonym: rafeiro