siuuu
siuuu is a Portuguese exclamation used to celebrate a victory or achievement.
This onomatopoeic expression is often shouted by Portuguese-speaking football fans during games as a celebratory exclamation.
When do people say it?
The phrase was popularized by the footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and is commonly used to celebrate success or triumphs.
Did you know?
- Though it originated from a specific player's reaction, the phrase is now often used ironically by Portuguese youth to mock someone who is celebrating a completely insignificant or trivial event.
- In Portuguese digital slang, the length of the 'u' in siuuu can act as a scale for the scale of the achievement, with more vowels representing a greater triumph.
- In Portuguese-speaking sports culture, the shout has evolved into a collective chant where crowds time the siuuu to hit exactly when the player lands.
Examples in context
- Ganhei o jogo, siuuu!I won the game, siuuu!
- Consegui a nota máxima, siuuu!I got the top grade, siuuu!
- Marquei o gol da vitória, siuuu!I scored the winning goal, siuuu!
Example conversation
Rodrigo and Mariana are playing a video game together.
- RodrigoVenci esta partida, siuuu!I won this match, siuuu!
- MarianaParabéns, Rodrigo, você jogou muito bem.Congratulations, Rodrigo, you played very well.
- RodrigoObrigado, Mariana, foi uma partida difícil.Thanks, Mariana, it was a tough match.
- MarianaMas você merece celebrar essa vitória!But you deserve to celebrate this victory!
