camelo
What it means
Insult for an uncouth fool.
Literally “camel”. Short editorial gloss; not an etymological claim.
Pronunciation Heard as “ka meh loo”
English spellings approximate sounds and omit some contrasts. Use as retrieval hints, not authoritative pronunciation.
Used as
How it's used
Especially European Portuguese; animal sense is neutral.
How strong is it? 2/5 · Coarse
Especially European Portuguese; animal sense is neutral. Ratings are contextual editorial estimates, not calibrated probabilities.