How to Say ‘Son of a bitch’ in Portuguese
Filho da puta
FEEL-yoo duh POO-tuh
[FEEL-yoo duh POO-tuh]
💬 Usage Tip: [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].
🇵🇹 In Portugal: 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.
Phrase Breakdown
Filho
[FEEL-yoo]
son
Literally means 'son'. In this insult phrase, it forms part of a very strong vulgar expression.
Chamou-lhe filho da puta durante a discussão.
He called him a son of a bitch during the argument.
da
[duh]
of the
A contraction-like sequence meaning 'of the' in this phrase. It links the words in the insult.
Chamou-lhe filho da puta durante a discussão.
He called him a son of a bitch during the argument.
puta
[POO-tuh]
whore / bitch
Literally means 'whore' or 'prostitute'. In this phrase it creates a very offensive insult.
Chamou-lhe filho da puta durante a discussão.
He called him a son of a bitch during the argument.
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