How to Say ‘I don't give a damn.’ in Portuguese
Não quero saber.
NOW KEH-roo sah-BAYR
[NOW KEH-roo sah-BAYR]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally "I don't want to know". It contains no swear word, but it's used to mean you couldn't care less.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: It can sound dismissive, so watch your tone with strangers.
Phrase Breakdown
Não
[NOW]
Not
A word used to form a negative clause or phrase.
Você não pode sair.
You cannot leave.
quero
[KEH-roo]
I want
A direct way to say what you want; less soft than “Queria.”
Quero um médio.
I want a medium one.
saber
[sah-BAYR]
to know
Infinitive verb meaning to know or to find out; often used when politely asking for information.
Em “Gostava de saber”, “saber” mostra que quer obter informação.
In “Gostava de saber,” “saber” shows that you want to get information.
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