foda
The English word 'badass' can be translated into Portuguese as foda.
In Brazil, foda is a strong slang term used to describe someone or something having an extreme appearance or quality that is considered admirable, similar to the English 'badass'.
Meaning: having an extreme appearance, etc., considered admirable (adj)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
foda is highly informal and carries a vulgar connotation, much like how 'badass' or 'fucking awesome' might be used in English.
Is it said differently in some regions?
If you are in northeastern Brazil, you might hear the slang term arretado, which means 'awesome', 'cool' or 'amazing'.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can modify the word to add emphasis or specify gender. Adding the suffix '-ão' creates the masculine form fodão, used to describe someone or something as extremely badass or very awesome. Additionally, the informal term irado is used in Brazilian Portuguese to mean 'awesome', 'great' or 'cool'.
Did you know?
- Although irado means 'awesome' or 'cool' in Brazilian slang, its literal dictionary meaning is 'enraged' or 'furious'.
- While foda means 'badass' in a positive sense, it can also be used to mean 'extremely difficult' or 'terrible' depending on the context. For example, a 'badass' exam is one that is nearly impossible to pass.
- The word foda is derived from the verb 'foder', which is the Portuguese equivalent of the English 'to fuck'.
Examples in context
- Aquele guitarrista é realmente foda, ele toca com uma energia impressionante!That guitarist is truly badass, he plays with incredible energy!
- Essa motocicleta é arretada, seu design é único!This motorcycle is badass, its design is unique!
- A festa ontem à noite estava irada, todos se divertiram muito!The party last night was badass, everyone had a great time!
- Aquele carro é muito foda.That car is so badass.
- Ele tem um estilo foda.He has a badass style.
- Essa música é foda!This song is badass!
Example conversation
Camila and Felipe are looking at a new motorcycle in a shop window.
- CamilaOlha aquela moto, Felipe, que foda!Look at that motorcycle, Felipe, it's so badass!
- FelipeRealmente, Camila, o design dela é incrível.Really, Camila, its design is incredible.
- CamilaEu adoraria ter uma assim.I would love to have one like that.
- FelipeCombina muito com você.It suits you perfectly.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries foda, CC BY-SA 4.0.
