How to Say ‘I'm joking’ in Portuguese
Estou na tanga
eshtoo na tanga
[eshtoo na tanga]
💬 Usage Tip: A playful idiom, not to be taken seriously.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Perfect for lightening the mood, but ensure your humor is clear.
Phrase Breakdown
Estou
[eshtoo]
I'm joking
Used to indicate that what was said was not serious.
Calma, estou na tanga contigo.
Relax, I'm joking with you.
na
[na]
in the
To be in a specific state or place.
Estamos na escola agora.
We are at school now.
tanga
[tanga]
joke
Refers to something said or done to provoke laughter.
A história era só uma tanga.
The story was just a joke.
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