quebra-galho

Portuguese

Alternative forms

Etymology

Literally, “branch breaker”.

Pronunciation
 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌkɛ.bɾɐˈɡa.ʎu/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌkɛ.bɾaˈɡa.ʎo/
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /ˌkɛ.bɾɐˈɡa.ʎu/ [ˌkɛ.βɾɐˈɣa.ʎu]

  • Hyphenation: que‧bra‧-ga‧lho

Noun

quebra-galho m (plural quebra-galhos)

  1. (informal) kludge (temporary, inelegant solution)
    Synonym: gambiarra
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