Movimento do mar (Ocean wave) For example: "Pegou uma onda gigante (Caught a giant wave)"

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

onda

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Movimento do mar (Ocean wave)

"Pegou uma onda gigante (Caught a giant wave)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

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

↻ Similar Words

Onda 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

Vaga di mar (Vaga do mar) (Sea wave)

"Onda ta forti oji. (Waves are strong today.)"

Honda 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Mota diki (Small car)

"Honda yangu (My small car)"

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Angolan slang is shaped by Kimbundu, Kikongo, and Portuguese, with Luanda's kizomba and kuduro music scenes driving new expressions.

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This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Onda 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

Vaga di mar (Vaga do mar) (Sea wave)

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