Foul language (Advanced): Common swear words and phrases

🇵🇹 Very common and very rude, but often used at the situation rather than at a person — like after dropping something or getting bad news.

🇵🇹 Strong, blunt swearing. People also use it about a situation going wrong, not just literally about something disgusting.

💬 The [se] at the end isn't pronounced like English "see"; in Portugal it usually comes out more like a soft (suh/sh). Unstressed endings often get reduced like this.

🇵🇹 One of the strongest everyday swear words in European Portuguese. It's very common in angry or frustrated speech, but much harsher than a mild [damn].

🇵🇹 In Portugal this can sound a bit more colloquial and local than a direct equivalent like [estúpido]. It's insulting, but often less explosive than the heavier swear words on this list.

💬 The [ão] ending is nasal — not [ow]. Say something closer to (owng), with the sound staying in the nose.

🇵🇹 Very offensive if aimed at someone directly, but among close friends some insults like this can be used jokingly. Don't assume that playful use is safe unless you really know the group.

💬 [de] + [a] becomes [da], so [filho de a puta] turns into [filho da puta]. You'll see the same contraction in many common phrases, like [casa da Maria].

🇵🇹 A very strong insult when directed at a person. In some contexts it can also be an exclamation of anger or surprise, but it still sounds highly vulgar.

🇵🇹 Literally [clown], but as an insult it means someone ridiculous, fake, or disrespectful more than just "funny-looking."