the Northeast, Pernambuco
/ˈlɛ.zʊ/LEH-zooadjective
silly, dumb
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A Northeastern way of calling someone dopey or dim — 'deixa de ser leso' is a scolding between friends or from a parent. Mildly insulting, so keep it to people you know.
Deixa de ser leso e presta atenção!
Stop being silly and pay attention!
Ele tem um jeito meio leso de falar.
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He has a somewhat silly way of talking.
Ficou parado aí com cara de leso.
He stood there with a dumb look.
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