canalha
What it means
Insult for a dishonest or contemptible person.
Literally “scoundrel”. Short editorial gloss; not an etymological claim.
Pronunciation Heard as “ka nal ya”
English spellings approximate sounds and omit some contrasts. Use as retrieval hints, not authoritative pronunciation.
Used as
How it's used
Not inherently sexual.
How strong is it? 3/5 · Vulgar
Not inherently sexual. Ratings are contextual editorial estimates, not calibrated probabilities.