big man

language: pt

definitions

  1. A man of considerable physical size, height, or build.
    pt: Homem de grande porte
  2. An important, powerful, or influential person; often used to denote someone with high social or professional standing.
    pt: Pessoa importante
  3. In anthropology, a traditional leader in certain tribal societies, particularly in Melanesia, who gains political influence and status through personal achievements, wealth accumulation, and generous gift-giving rather than formal hereditary office.
    pt: Líder tribal
  4. Used humorously or sarcastically to describe someone who acts self-important, domineering, or overly authoritative, often in a trivial context.
    pt: Metido

examples

  1. The big man easily reached the top shelf without needing a step stool.

    O homem grande alcançou facilmente a prateleira de cima sem precisar de um banquinho.

  2. After his promotion, he started acting like a big man around the office.

    Após sua promoção, ele começou a agir como um figurão no escritório.

  3. Anthropologists study how the big man builds alliances by distributing livestock during ceremonial feasts.

    Os antropólogos estudam como o "big man" constrói alianças distribuindo gado durante banquetes cerimoniais.

  4. Don't act like such a big man just because you know how to change a tire.

    Não te comportes como se fosses tão importante só porque sabes trocar um pneu.