How to Say ‘Motherfucker’ in Portuguese
Cabrão
kah-brah-oong
[kah-brah-oong]
💬 Usage Tip: The ending ão is nasal in European Portuguese, roughly like (owng) said through the nose. Also, unstressed vowels get reduced hard, so cabrão won't sound as open and clear as the spelling suggests.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Very common in Portugal and can be either highly insulting or, among close friends, almost playful. Don't assume the friendly use is safe for learners to copy.
Phrase Breakdown
Cabrão
[kah-brah-oong]
Asshole
A derogatory term for a contemptible or detestable person.
Ele é um "Cabrão" por agir assim.
He's an asshole for acting like that.
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