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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.
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 Slang Words
| 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
| English | Portuguese |
|---|---|
| Better late than never | Antes tarde do que nunca |
| Damn | Poxa |
| Dude | Cara |
| Guys! | Galera! |
| I’m not in the mood | Tô sem saco |
| It is worth it | Vale a pena |
| It will happen eventually | Uma hora vai |
| Let’s go | Vamos nessa |
| Let’s go | Bora |
| Let’s hang out | Vamos sair |
| Nice, cool | Irado |
| Not bad | Nada mal! |
| Ok, Sweet | Beleza |
| Pennt pincher | Pão duro |
| Right on the bull’s eye | Na mosca |
| Succeed | Se dar bem |
| Take a look | Dá uma olhada |
| Thanks, Bye | Valeu |
| Time will tell | Vamos ver |
| To be ghosted | Levar um bolo |
| What’s the good news? | Qual a boa? |
| What’s up | E aí |
| You rock | Tira onda |