What does Banha riu mean?

Banhar no rio; tomar banho natural / Bathe in river; take natural bath For example: "Miúdu gosta banha riu / Crianças gostam banhar no rio / Children like bathing in river"

Where does the slang word Banha riu come from?

Banha riu is a slang term from São Tomé and Príncipe. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in São Tomé and Príncipe and across Africa.

Banha riu

🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Banha riu

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Banhar no rio; tomar banho natural / Bathe in river; take natural bath

"Miúdu gosta banha riu / Crianças gostam banhar no rio / Children like bathing in river"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇸🇹 About São Tomé and Príncipe Slang

Banha riu is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in São Tomé and Príncipe. São Tomé and Príncipe slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 1945 São Tomé and Príncipe slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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