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WORDS
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Foder
#1
Fuck / Sex
A vulgar word that has two main meanings in colloquial speech. It literally means “to have sex” or it can mean “to mess something up”. For example: "Você fodeu tudo!" which means “you fucked up everything!”. Literal Translation: To fuck
Porra
#2
Fuck / Damn
An extremely versatile word that literally means “cum”. However, it is commonly used to express frustration or surprise when used by itself. Similar to the use of “damn” or “fuck” in English. Or it can also be used to put emphasis on a sentence. For example: “O que tá fazendo porra? (What the fuck are you doing?)”. Literal Translation: Cum
Caralho
#3
Fuck / As fuck
An extremely versatile word in brazilian Portuguese which can be closer related to the word “fuck” in English. It can be used to express frustration, surprise, or disbelieve as in “Caralho, mano (Fuck, bro)”. Or it can be used to emphasize a statement as in “Tá frio pra caralho (It’s cold as fuck)”. Literal Translation: Dick
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Vai se foder
#4
Fuck you
The most common way to tell someone “to go fuck theirselfs” in a very rude way. However it can be used in a more joking context as in “vai se foder, mentira” which roughly translates to “fuck off, that’s a lie”. Literal Translation: Go fuck yourslef
Vai tomar no cu
#5
Go fuck yourself
Also another very common way to tell someone to “go fuck yourself”. For the most part it is only really used to insult someone in a very offensive manner. Literal Translation: You will take it up the ass
Filho / Filha da puta
#6
Motherfucker
A commonly used expression to show anger or frustration similar to saying “son of a bitch” in English. It can also be directed toward someone as an insult. Similar to in English how we use “Motherfucker” Literal Translation: Son/Daughter or a bitch
Foda-se
#7
Fuck it
An expression used to convey indifference, frustration, or to express that one doesn't care about something. For example: “mas foda-se, vamos à praia mesmo assim!” Which means “but fuck it, let's go to the beach anyway!”. Literal Translation: Fuck oneself
Puta que pariu
#8
Jesus Christ / God dammit
A commonly used colloquial phrase to express surprise or frustration. similar to saying “God dammit” or “Jesus Christ” in English Literal Translation: Bitch that gave birth
Puta merda
#9
Ah shit
Another commonly used colloquial yet vulgar expression to express frustration or disappointment. Similar to the use to “ah shit” or “fuck sakes” in English. Literal Translation: Bitch shit
Vagabundo/Vagabunda
#10
Lazy / Whore
Vagabundo is most commonly used to call someone a whore or a bitch. However, it can also be used to refer to someone as lazy. Hence why it is colloquially used in a joking manner similar to “bitch boy” or even “buddy”. Literal Translation: Whore
Arrombado/Arrombada
#11
Asshole / Bitch ass
Refers to someone who breaks into or opens assholes. However, its colloquial usage is a lot less vulgar as it can be similar to calling someone a “dumbass” or “bitch ass” in English. Literal Translation: Broken into
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Cara
#1
Dude
A slang term that does literally mean “face” or “expensive” when describing something feminine. However, it is colloquially used to mean “dude” , “guy” or “man” Literal Translation: Face
Beleza
#2
Hey / Aight
Literally means “beauty” but it is used when greeting someone. For example you can say “E aí Beleza” which means something similar to “hey what’s up?”. It can also be used as a confirmation word similar to “sounds good,” “okay” or “aight” in English. Literal Translation: Beauty
Nossa
#3
Wow
Literally means “our” as in “nossa casa (our house)”. But it is very commonly used to express surprise as in “wow” For example: “NOSSA, olha essa vista” which translates to “WOW”, look at this view”. Literal Translation: Our
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Papo reto
#4
For real
A common phrase to emphasise that what you are saying is true. Can also be said to ask someone if what they are saying is true. The best translation for this would be “for real” or “straight up” Literal Translation: Straight talk
Valeu
#5
Thanks
A slang term that can be used in two ways. Usually it is said as a substitute word for “thank you” in order to show gratitude. But it is also said when saying goodbye to someone. For example: “Tchau, valeu (Bye, thanks)” Literal Translation: It cost
Você é muito gato / gata
#6
You’re really hot
The word “gato / gata” literally translates to “a cat”. But when referring to a man as “gato” or a woman as “gata” you are calling them very attractive. As in “you’re really hot”. Literal Translation: You are very cat
Putz, sei lá
#7
Damn, no clue
Putz is used when you are completely stumped on something similar to “damn” , “gosh” or “geez”. Sei lá is another way of saying “I don’t know”. So the sentence better translates to “damn, no clue” Literal Translation: Putz, I know there
Tá ligado
#8
You know what I’m sayin
A colloquial phrase used for confirmation as a way to ask if the person understood. Similar to saying “you know what I’m sayin?” or “ya feel me?” in English. Literal Translation: It’s connected
Passar o rodo
#9
Pull the hoes
When leaving for a night out you can say “Hoje vou passar o rodo” similar to saying “Today I’m gonna pull all the hoes”. This phrase is used commonly for someone looking for some sort of romantic partner or simply just a fun night out. Literal Translation: Pass the squeegee
Corno(a) / Chifrudo(a)
#10
To cheat on someone
To say that someone has a “horn”, you are essentially saying that they have been cheated on. So if you call someone a “Chifrudo(a)” or “Corno(a)” you are making fun of the fact that they have been cheated on. Literal Translation: Horn