Bué definition 1
Meaning 'a lot' or 'very.' Extremely common in São Tomé (borrowed from Angolan slang). Santomeans use bué to intensify anything
"Gostei bué da praia do Ilhéu das Rolas. (I really loved the beach at Ilhéu das Rolas.)"
Bué definition 2
Muitu/bastanti (Muito/bastante) (A lot/very)
"Ta bué karu! (It's very expensive!)"
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- 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe
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- August 2025
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Means “very” or “a lot” (origin Kimbundu). This is one of the most iconic Angolan slangs, now used bué often even in Portugal. Usage: Estou bué feliz hoje! (I’m really happy today!)
Slang adopted in Bissau meaning 'a lot/very'. Originating from Angola/Portugal, bué is used by youth to intensify anything.
"Gostu di Bissau bué. (I like Bissau a lot.)"
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This word is also used in 3 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.
Muito / em grande quantidade (A lot / very much)
Slang adopted in Bissau meaning 'a lot/very'. Originating from Angola/Portugal, bué is used by youth to intensify anything.
A slang adverb meaning 'a lot' or 'very.' While more common in Angola, Mozambican youth also understand it from music/Internet
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