
Foul language: Common swear words and phrases
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Key Phrases
Merda
Shit
Vá se foder
Go fuck yourself
Desgraçado
Bastard
Skills You'll Learn
Expressing frustration
Expressar frustração
Insulting someone
Insultar alguém
Using strong language in arguments
Usar linguagem forte em discussões
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Merda
mehr-dah
Shit
💬 Commonly used to indicate frustration or anger. Just like in English!
🇵🇹 Not as taboo as in English, but avoid in formal settings.
See breakdown →Porra
poh-rah
Damn
💬 Can be used casually among friends to express surprise.
🇵🇹 Originates from a vulgar term, but lost its strength over time.
See breakdown →Filho da puta
fee-lyoo dah poo-tah
Son of a bitch
💬 A very strong insult, used with caution.
🇵🇹 Typically reserved for times of extreme anger.
See breakdown →Vá se foder
vah seh foh-dehr
Go fuck yourself
💬 A very harsh expression. Use at your own risk!
🇵🇹 Considered very rude and offensive.
See breakdown →Caralho
kah-rah-lyoo
Fuck (strong)
💬 Versatile curse word, often used as a strong exclamation.
🇵🇹 It has roots in maritime slang.
See breakdown →Puta
poo-tah
Whore
💬 Highly offensive when used to directly insult someone.
🇵🇹 Traditionally an insult directed at women.
See breakdown →Que se foda
keh seh foh-dah
Fuck it
💬 Use to express that you don’t care about something anymore.
🇵🇹 A common phrase to shrug off frustration.
See breakdown →Arrombado
ah-ron-bah-doo
Asshole
💬 Refers to someone who's annoying or unpleasant.
🇵🇹 In Brazil, it’s used quite casually among friends.
See breakdown →Desgraçado
dehz-grah-sah-doo
Bastard
💬 Literally means 'disgraced', commonly used for someone who's misbehaved.
🇵🇹 Carries less sting than its English counterpart.
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