Malandragem

Malandragem is a Brazilian term that describes a clever, resourceful attitude often involvingstreet smarts, charm, and strategic thinking to navigate challenges or gain advantages. It reflects a mix of resilience, adaptability, and sometimes cunning, used to handle everyday situations or avoid difficulties. While it can denote the ability to outsmart others, it also embodies a broader cultural spirit of resilience and ingenuity in complex or uncertain environments. Essentially, malandragem is about using wit and presence of mind to thrive in the face of life's uncertainties.