What does Subir mean?

Progredir / melhorar (To progress / improve) For example: "Estou a subir na vida (I'm moving up in life)"

Where does the slang word Subir come from?

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

Subir

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Progredir / melhorar (To progress / improve)

"Estou a subir na vida (I'm moving up in life)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

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

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