What does Dar volta mean?

Literally “give a turn,” slang for to outsmart or evade (like get around rules). For example: "Ele sempre dá volta às regras – é malandro. (He always finds a way around the rules – he’s sly.)"

Where does the slang word Dar volta come from?

Dar volta is a slang term from Angola. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Angola and across Africa.

Dar volta

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 1 definition

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Dar volta definition 1

Literally “give a turn,” slang for to outsmart or evade (like get around rules).

"Ele sempre dá volta às regras – é malandro. (He always finds a way around the rules – he’s sly.)"

by KASINARY Admin Elder · Jul 17, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇦🇴 Angola
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: July 2025

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