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How to Say ‘I'm joking’ in Portuguese

Estou na tanga

eshtoo na tanga

[eshtoo na tanga]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: This one is slangy and can vary by group, so check how locals around you use it. It's very informal and not something to use in polite or professional situations.

Phrase Breakdown

Estou

[eshtoo]

I'm joking

Used to indicate that what was said was not serious.

Example

Calma, estou na tanga contigo.

Relax, I'm joking with you.

[na]

in the

To be in a specific state or place.

Example

Estamos na escola agora.

We are at school now.

tanga

[tanga]

joke

Refers to something said or done to provoke laughter.

Example

A história era só uma tanga.

The story was just a joke.

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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