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It was just the thrill of a lifetime. Brando and Hackman were two of my heroes.
Richard Donner

Meaning of "Brando" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BRANDO

Brando  [ˈbrændəʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BRANDO

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Brando is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BRANDO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of Brando in the English dictionary

The definition of Brando in the dictionary is Marlon. 1924–2004, US actor; his films include On the Waterfront and The Godfather, for both of which he won Oscars, Last Tango in Paris, Apocalypse Now, A Dry White Season, and Don Juan de Marco.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BRANDO


accelerando
ækˌsɛləˈrændəʊ
allargando
ˌɑːlɑːˈɡændəʊ
bandeau
ˈbændəʊ
calando
kəˈlændəʊ
forzando
fɔːˈtsændəʊ
glissando
ɡlɪˈsændəʊ
largando
lɑːˈɡændəʊ
lentando
lɛnˈtændəʊ
mancando
mæŋˈkændəʊ
mondo
ˈmɒndəʊ
Orlando
ɔːˈlændəʊ
parlando
pɑːˈlændəʊ
rallentando
ˌrælɛnˈtændəʊ
rinforzando
ˌriːnfɔːˈtsændəʊ
ritardando
ˌrɪtɑːˈdændəʊ
saltando
sælˈtændəʊ
scherzando
skɛəˈtsændəʊ
tremolando
ˌtreməˈlændəʊ
whiskerando
ˌwɪskəˈrændəʊ
window
ˈwɪndəʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BRANDO

Brandenburg
Brandenburg Gate
brander
brandies
branding
branding-iron
brandise
brandish
brandisher
brandless
brandling
brandreth
Brandt

WORDS THAT END LIKE BRANDO

Belmondo
commando
crescendo
fissure of Rolando
fricando
go commando
Hondo
innuendo
kendo
kondo
martellando
Ondo
perdendo
rondo
San Fernando
secondo
sforzando
smorzando
tondo
undo

Synonyms and antonyms of Brando in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Brando» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BRANDO

Find out the translation of Brando to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Brando from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Brando» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

白兰度
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Brando
570 millions of speakers

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Brando
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ब्रांडो
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

براندو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Брандо
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Brando
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ব্রান্ডো
260 millions of speakers

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Brando
220 millions of speakers

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Brando
190 millions of speakers

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Brando
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

マーロン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

브란도
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Brando
85 millions of speakers
vi

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Brando
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிராண்டோ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ब्रॅन्डो
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Brando
70 millions of speakers

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Brando
65 millions of speakers

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Brando
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Брандо
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Brando
30 millions of speakers
el

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Brando
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Brando
14 millions of speakers
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Brando
10 millions of speakers
no

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Brando
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Brando

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BRANDO»

The term «Brando» is quite widely used and occupies the 27.674 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BRANDO» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Brando

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10 QUOTES WITH «BRANDO»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Brando.
1
Eric Andre
'The Simpsons' is like Charlie Parker or Marlon Brando or Richard Pryor: Comedy couldn't go back to the way it was after 'The Simpsons' came out.
2
Angela Bassett
I would have to say honestly I was very pleased to be in a film whether it was good or bad with De Niro, Norton and Brando even if I don't have any scenes with them, I thought it was pretty good company to keep.
3
Larry Bishop
My biggest influences as an actor were Marlon Brando, and I really dug James Dean.
4
Richard Donner
It was just the thrill of a lifetime. Brando and Hackman were two of my heroes.
5
Richard Donner
I had life threats, because people accused me of approaching Brando as God and his son was Jesus. I literally had people saying my blood would run in the streets for doing that.
6
Ansel Elgort
I love Marlon Brando and James Dean. That was when it was all about the star and the script. Nowadays, everything has to be action-packed.
7
John Forsythe
I figure there are a few actors like Marlon Brando, George C. Scott and Laurence Olivier who have been touched by the hand of God. I'm in the next bunch.
8
William Forsythe
When I grew into a teenager, I became obsessed with Marlon Brando, Montgomery Cliff, and James Dean.
9
Uta Hagen
Working with Brando was fun. It was like a tennis match. We played unbelievably well together.
10
Robert Hass
When I was in high school in the '50s you were supposed to be an Elvis Presley, a James Dean, a Marlon Brando or a Kingston Trio type in a button-down shirt headed for the fraternities at Stanford or Cal.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BRANDO»

Discover the use of Brando in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Brando and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Brando: Songs My Mother Taught Me
Please note: this edition does not include photos.
Marlon Brando, 2011
2
Brando for breakfast
A compassionate and angry account of Anna Kashfi's and Marlon Brando's life together shows how Brando's sexual compulsions, inner torments, overreaching ambitions, and eccentricity strained their marriage and illuminates the connections ...
Anna Kashfi Brando, E. P. Stein, 1980
3
When Blanche Met Brando: The Scandalous Story of "A ...
The story behind the creation of Tennessee Williams's iconic play is partially drawn from interviews with surviving live performance cast members, shares insights into the connection between Vivien Leigh's personal life and the film role of ...
Sam Staggs, 2006
4
Marlon Brando
In this book, acclaimed biographer Patricia Bosworth peels away Brando’s many layers, revealing the struggles, triumphs, and relentless ambition that transformed the irrepressible farm boy from Nebraska into a legend of American cinema.
Patricia Bosworth, 2012
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Brando Rides Alone: A Reconsideration of the Film One-eyed Jacks
Gifford offers an alternative to the critics' condescending analysis, dismissing any distinction between high and low art.
Barry Gifford, 2004
6
Somebody: The Reckless Life and Remarkable Career of Marlon ...
This is a never-before-seen portrait of one of the most extraordinary talents of the twentieth century.
Stefan Kanfer, 2011
7
Fan-Tan
While serving time in a Hong Kong prison in 1927, the notorious Anatole Doultry saves the life of a Chinese prisoner whose employer is Madame Lai Choi San, a beautiful, powerful, and ruthless Asian gangster who offers him inconceivable ...
Marlon Brando, Donald Cammell, David Thomson, 2006
8
Conversations With Brando
The famous Hollywood actor talks about his film career, political views, family, and feelings about fame
Lawrence Grobel, Marlon Brando, 1999
9
Hollywood Hellraisers: The Wild Lives and Fast Times of ...
These are men who brawled, boozed, snorted, and screwed their way into legendhood—but along the way they changed acting and the way movies were made forever.
Robert Sellers, 2013
10
Marlon Brando: Anatomy of an Actor
Anatomy of an Actor titles are comprehensive studies on the craft of the world's greatest actors, through the analysis of ten of their most iconic roles.
Florence Colombani, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BRANDO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Brando is used in the context of the following news items.
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The evolution of Channing Tatum: from 'dull beefcake dude' to XXL …
“Other generations of teen stars have thought staying relevant meant trying to become the next Brando. It worked for Leo [DiCaprio], but ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
No wind, No racing at Laser Worlds
Australia's Tom Burton is 4th, and Lorenzo Brando Chiavarini of Great Britain 5th. Bruno Fontes BRA, Elliot Hanson GBR, Sam Meech NZl and ... «Scuttlebutt Sailing News, Jul 15»
3
Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 12-18
Actor Brando Eaton ("Dexter") is 29. July 18: Singer Dion is 76. Blues guitarist Lonnie Mack is 74. Singer Martha Reeves of Martha and the ... «Carlsbad Current-Argus, Jul 15»
4
Elgy Gillespie: Shout it out - “Stella!”
The movie version is notorious for the scene where Stanley, Marlon Brando in a tight white vest, yells “Stella-a-a-a-a-!” up the tenement stairs to ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
5
Brando's dream
I peer down on Marlon Brando's dream. Literally. The famed private island the reclusive actor discovered in the 1960s while filming Mutiny on ... «Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Jul 15»
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Brando Yelavich became the first person to walk the circumference …
When New Zealand local Brando Yelavich set off on his wild adventure around New Zealand, he had never planned on meeting the love of his ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
7
On The Market: Marlon Brando's L.A. Home By Architect Paul R …
The former home of Marlon Brando just went on the market in Los Angeles for $3.5 million. Built in 1939 and designed by pioneering ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
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Anupam Kher's Tribute to Marlon Brando, Featuring Godfather's …
Anupam Kher's Tribute to Marlon Brando, Featuring Godfather's Killer ... On the 11th death anniversary of Marlon Brando, here is my attempt to ... «NDTV, Jul 15»
9
A Phillies' Beer Vendor Channels Marlon Brando, For Fun and Profit
It's a classic Marlon Brando scene (“Heyyy, Stellaaaa!”) that beer vendor Tom McGee recreates as he walks the aisles of Citizens Bank Park, ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»
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Onetime Hollywood Hills Home of A-list Actor Marlon Brando on the …
Marlon Brando on the Michael Jackson '30th Anniversary Celebration, The Solo Years' concert at New York's Madison Square Garden, Friday, ... «Latin Post, Jun 15»

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