How do you say "Damn!" in Portuguese?

"Damn!" in Portuguese is "Porra!". This phrase is commonly used in Portugal.

What does "Porra!" mean in English?

"Porra!" means "Damn!" in English.

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How to Say ‘Damn!’ in Portuguese

Porra!

POR-uh

[POR-uh]

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

Phrase Breakdown

Porra

[POR-uh]

damn / fuck

A very common Portuguese swear word used to show anger, frustration, surprise, or emphasis. Vulgar but extremely frequent in informal speech.

Example

Porra, esqueci-me das chaves outra vez.

Damn, I forgot my keys again.

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