How to Say ‘Go fuck yourself’ in Portuguese
Vá se foder
vah seh foh-dehr
[vah seh foh-dehr]
💬 Usage Tip: Vá is the command form of ir for você. You'll see the same pattern in insults and ordinary commands: vá para casa, vá embora.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: This is very aggressive and directed straight at someone. It lands much harsher than a general foda-se.
Phrase Breakdown
Vá
[vah]
Go fuck yourself
A vulgar phrase used to express strong contempt or anger towards someone.
"Vá se foder" e não me incomode mais.
Go fuck yourself and don't bother me again.
se
[seh]
yourself
Used in many contexts to refer to the person being addressed.
Cuide de "se" mesmo.
Take care of yourself.
foder
[foh-dehr]
Fuck
A vulgar term for sexual intercourse often used to express anger or disgust.
Ele disse para "foder" os planos.
He said to screw the plans.
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