Browse African Slang

From “together,” meaning “let’s do it/ all together.”

Tristeza por amor / saudade (Heartbreak / missing someone)

Dinheiro (Money)

Torção no cabelo (Hair twist)

Carro velho / sucata (Old car / junk)

Means “it’s happening” or “it works.”

Literally “it’s sweet,” meaning it’s all good or going easy. Usage: O teste tava doce – estudei tudo que caiu. (The test...

Literally “it hurts,” slang for “it sucks” or “it’s hard.”

“It’s favoring,” meaning things are going well. Usage: Hoje tá favor – até o chefe veio bem humorado. (Today things are ...

“It’s arrow,” meaning it’s direct or straightforward (like gets to the point). Usage: A resposta dele foi tá flecha – di...

Literally “it’s cute,” but slang meaning something is cool/nice (similar vibe to “nice one”).

“You’re crazy” (Portuguese) but said in response to something absurd or daring.

Portuguese for “you see,” used like “ya know?” or “get it?” after explaining something.

Cidade costeira (Coastal city)

Camiseta casual (Casual t-shirt)

Tatuagem (Tattoo)

Amuleto de proteção (Protection amulet)

Ritual de passagem feminina (Female rite of passage)

Dança de celebração (Celebration dance)

Dança de agradecimento (Thanksgiving dance)

Dança de guerra ritual (Ritual war dance)

Conceito da festa (Party theme)

Abrigo portátil (Tent)

Moda do momento (Current trend)

Tratamento psicológico (Therapy)

Aula conceitual (Theory class)

Técnica de extensão (Extension technique)

Jogador principal (Starting player)

Vertigem (Dizziness)

Grupo de fãs (Fan group)

Tarefa para casa (Homework)

Mistura cultural (Cultural mix)

Aprendiz profissional (Professional trainee)

Percurso (Route)

Mudança tecnológica (Technological change)

Receber sangue (Blood transfusion)

Transporte coletivo (Public transport)

Sessão de prática (Practice session)

Em alta/tendência (Trending)

Caminho natural (Trail)

Grupo de estudantes (Student group)

Calçado esportivo (Sneakers)