Browse African Slang

Rubor facial (Face blush)

“Good scene,” used to say something is cool or a good thing.

“Good wave,” meaning good vibe or cool person. Usage: Gosto de sair com a Joana, ela é boa onda. (I like hanging with Jo...

Directly “that means it’s good,” used jokingly after explaining slang or just to agree.

Moto-táxi (Motorcycle taxi)

Slang for a big party or big deal (from “bodona” meaning big belly jokingly). Usage: Hoje à noite tem bodona na casa do ...

Comida (Food - slang)

Futebol / assunto (Football / matter)

Ousado / corajoso (Bold / daring)

Apoio financeiro estudantil (Student financial aid)

Estudante com bolsa (Scholarship student)

Estar cheio / animado (To be packed / lively)

Inhame / tubérculo (Yam / tuber)

De boa aparência (Beautiful/handsome)

Chefe / pessoa importante (Boss / important person)

Segurança de discoteca (Club security)

Tigela de comida saudável (Healthy food bowl)

Colloquial for “brother” (like *mano* or *broda*).

Tempestade de ideias (Storm of ideas)

Criação de marca (Brand creation)

Dar falsas esperanças (Give false hopes)

Resumo do projeto (Project summary)

Instruções / resumo (Instructions / summary)

Luminosidade da pele (Skin glow)

Diversão / piada (Play / joke)

Acessório / joia (Accessory / jewelry)

Irmão / amigo (Brother / friend)

Bronzeador (Bronzer)

Refeição entre pequeno-almoço e almoço (Meal between breakfast and lunch)

Erro no jogo (Game error)

Apresentar erro (To bug out)

Ganhar massa (To gain mass)

Festejar / divertir-se (To party / have fun)

Casa fortificada / mansão (Fortified house / mansion)

Hambúrguer (Hamburger)

Pouco inteligente (Stupid)

Muito / em grande quantidade (A lot / very much)

Combining Portuguese and slang: “cool a lot” meaning really awesome.

Mix of bué (very) with “mango” as random word, meaning something is super random or out of place. Usage: Ele apareceu de...

Combining two slang words: means “really cool” or “super awesome.”

Alternative spelling of *bué*, same meaning “a lot.” Sometimes written bwe online.

Bastidores (Behind the scenes)

Festa noturna (Night party)

Decoração inflável (Inflatable decoration)

Banco de reservas (Bench)

Grupo musical (Musical band)

Internet de alta velocidade (High-speed internet)

Herança cultural africana (African cultural heritage)

Local de bebidas (Drinking place)

Pelos faciais (Facial hair)