What does Praia mean?

Ir à praia/divertir-se (Go to beach/have fun) For example: "Vamos fazer praia no fim de semana (Let's hit the beach on weekend)"

Where does the slang word Praia come from?

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

Praia

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Praia definition 1

Ir à praia/divertir-se (Go to beach/have fun)

"Vamos fazer praia no fim de semana (Let's hit the beach on weekend)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Praia 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

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🇲🇿 About Mozambique Slang

Mozambican slang blends Portuguese with Emakhuwa, Ndau, and other Bantu languages, shaped by Maputo's urban youth and Afro-house culture.

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Praia 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

Bera-mar (Beira-mar) (Beach)

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