How to Say ‘Son of a bitch’ in Portuguese
Filho da puta
fee-lyoo dah poo-tah
[fee-lyoo dah poo-tah]
💬 Usage Tip: A very strong insult, used with caution.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Typically reserved for times of extreme anger.
Phrase Breakdown
Filho
[fee-lyoo]
Son of a bitch
An offensive term used to insult someone or express frustration with someone who is considered annoying or malevolent.
Aquele "Filho da puta" estragou tudo!
That son of a bitch ruined everything!
da
[dah]
of
Used to show possession or connection.
Ele é o "Filho da sua mãe".
He is the son of his mother.
puta
[poo-tah]
Bitch
A derogatory term typically used to insult women, but in this phrase used as part of an insult.
Ela agiu como uma "Puta".
She acted like a bitch.
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