Ami, copain (Friend, pal) For example: "C'est mon poto depuis l'école. (He's been my friend since school.)"

Where does the slang word Poto come from?

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

Poto

🇬🇦 Gabon Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

TOP DEFINITION

Poto definition 1

Ami, copain (Friend, pal)

"C'est mon poto depuis l'école. (He's been my friend since school.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇦 Gabon
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Poto 🇨🇫 Central African Republic

Europe/France (Europe/France)

"A ke na poto (He went to Europe)"

Poto 🇸🇨 Seychelles

Zanmi pwos (Close friend)

"Mon poto depi lekol (My close friend since school)"

🇬🇦 About Gabon Slang

Gabon slang captures the everyday language, street expressions, and cultural vocabulary of its people.

KASINARY has 1045 Gabon slang words collected from native speakers.

Browse all Gabon slang (1045 words)

🌍 "Poto" Across Africa

This word is also used in 3 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Poto 🇨🇫 Central African Republic

Europe/France (Europe/France)

Poto 🇸🇨 Seychelles

Zanmi pwos (Close friend)

Poto 🇹🇬 Togo

Ami (Friend)

🇬🇦 More Gabon Slang

Boss move Action de patron (Boss move) CB Carte bancaire (Bank card) Ethnic fusion Mélange ethnique (Ethnic blend) Jaunisse Maladie du foie (Liver disease) Allumer Séduire puis rejeter (To lead on then reject) Highway Autoroute (Highway)

View all 1045 Gabon slang words

Related Gabon Slang Words

Sissia 🇬🇦 Gabon

Sœur, amie proche (Sister, close female friend)

Abri-bus 🇬🇦 Gabon

Arrêt de bus couvert (Covered bus stop)

Blaireau 🇬🇦 Gabon

Personne désagréable (Unpleasant person)

Boulevard 🇬🇦 Gabon

Large avenue (Wide avenue)

Toli 🇬🇦 Gabon

Histoire, ragot (Story, gossip)

Nzebi 🇬🇦 Gabon

Ethnie du sud-est (Southeast ethnic group)

Castle 🇬🇦 Gabon

Bière Castle (Castle beer)

Rond 🇬🇦 Gabon

Argent (Money)

More from Khulekani Dladla

Bolingo

(Lingala) The word for 'love' in Lingala, a language spoken in D.R. Congo. It's often hear…

bira 🇿🇼

Umgidi (traditional ceremony)

Bridal shower 🇿🇼

Shower yemwenga (bridal shower)

Bachelor party 🇿🇼

Pati yevakomana (bachelor party)

Lobola negotiations 🇿🇼

Nhaurirano dzeroora (lobola negotiations)

Discussion (0 comments)

Be the first to share your thoughts on Poto.

Keep exploring African slang

Random Word Browse P 🇬🇦 Gabon Slang 🌍 All 54 Countries