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Just like English, Portuguese has two main variants: European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese. Unlike British and American English, however, Portuguese is very different. There are several false friends between the two dialects as well as false friends between Portuguese and English. | Just like English, Portuguese has two main variants: European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese. Unlike British and American English, however, Portuguese is very different. There are several false friends between the two dialects as well as false friends between Portuguese and English. | ||
Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese are very different and in some cases incomprehensible! Check out our top European and Brazilian Portuguese slang words used in Portugal and Brazil. | Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese are very different and in some cases incomprehensible! Check out our top European and Brazilian Portuguese slang words used in Portugal and Brazil. | ||
<span link>Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson:[[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/At-a-Party|At a Party]], [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Animal|Animal]], [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Bar|Bar]] & [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Business|Business]].</span> | |||
==Words== | ==Words== | ||
=== Brazilian Portuguese Slang Words === | === Brazilian Portuguese Slang Words === | ||
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===European Portuguese Slang and (soft) Swear Words=== | ===European Portuguese Slang and (soft) Swear Words=== | ||
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKIrQD01Mxs</youtube> | <youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKIrQD01Mxs</youtube> | ||
==Other Lessons== | |||
* [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Resources|Resources]] | |||
* [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]] | |||
* [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Computer|Computer]] | |||
* [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Sightseeing|Sightseeing]] | |||
* [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Knowing-a-person|Knowing a person]] | |||
* [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/False-Cognates-(English-and-Portuguese)|False Cognates (English and Portuguese)]] | |||
* [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Laundry|Laundry]] | |||
* [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Hobbies|Hobbies]] | |||
* [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Fire-Department|Fire Department]] | |||
* [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions|Feelings and Emotions]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 19:57, 27 March 2023
Just like English, Portuguese has two main variants: European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese. Unlike British and American English, however, Portuguese is very different. There are several false friends between the two dialects as well as false friends between Portuguese and English.
Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese are very different and in some cases incomprehensible! Check out our top European and Brazilian Portuguese slang words used in Portugal and Brazil.
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson:At a Party, Animal, Bar & Business.
Words[edit | edit source]
Brazilian Portuguese Slang Words[edit | edit source]
| Brazilian Portuguese | Translation |
|---|---|
| Beleza | deal! |
| Legal | cool |
| Valeu | Thanks |
| Gatinha | babe |
| Bacana | awesome |
| E aí? | What’s up? |
| Isso | right, that’s it, yes, yeah |
| Rola | male genitalia |
| Piranha | promiscuous woman |
| Xana | female genitalia |
European Portuguese Slang Words[edit | edit source]
| European Portuguese | Translation |
|---|---|
| Pá | gap filler |
| Meu | bro |
| Fixe | cool, nice |
| Imperial/Fino | tall and thin glass of beer |
| Gajo | guy |
| Gaja | girl |
| Giro / gira | beautiful, attractive |
| Porreiro | awesome |
| Portuguese | Translation |
|---|---|
| Antes tarde do que nunca | Better late than never |
| Poxa | Damn |
| Cara | Dude |
| Galera! | Guys! |
| Tô sem saco | I’m not in the mood |
| Vale a pena | It is worth it |
| Uma hora vai | It will happen eventually |
| Vamos nessa | Let’s go |
| Bora | Let’s go |
| Vamos sair | Let’s hang out |
| Irado | Nice, cool |
| Nada mal! | Not bad |
| Beleza | Ok, Sweet |
| Pão duro | Pennt pincher |
| Na mosca | Right on the bull’s eye |
| Se dar bem | Succeed |
| Dá uma olhada | Take a look |
| Valeu | Thanks, Bye |
| Vamos ver | Time will tell |
| Levar um bolo | To be ghosted |
| Qual a boa? | What’s the good news? |
| E aí | What’s up |
| Tira onda | You rock |
Videos[edit | edit source]
Portuguese slang words to speak like a Brazilian[edit | edit source]
European Portuguese Slang and (soft) Swear Words[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Resources
- Colors
- Computer
- Sightseeing
- Knowing a person
- False Cognates (English and Portuguese)
- Laundry
- Hobbies
- Fire Department
- Feelings and Emotions