xingamentos
The English phrase "swears" can be translated into Portuguese as xingamentos.
xingamentos refers to words used to insult someone or to express anger. For example, Merda! is a widely used Portuguese swear word equivalent to the English word "shit." and Caralho! is a strong Portuguese swear word that translates to the English equivalent of "f**k.". Filho da Puta! is an offensive swear phrase literally meaning "son of a bitch."
Which one should you use?
The word palavrões is a common synonym for xingamentos, often used to refer specifically to 'bad words' or profanity.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of xingamentos is xingamento. The verb form of the noun xingamentos is xingar.
Did you know?
- Portuguese has a unique cultural phenomenon called xingamentos carinhosos or 'affectionate insults'. In some regions, friends use traditional xingamentos as terms of endearment to show intimacy.
- The intensity of a xingamento in Portugal can differ significantly from Brazil, even when using the same word.
- The word xingar can also mean 'to scold' or 'to reprimand' someone without necessarily using vulgarities, depending on the social context.
Examples in context
- Eu não gosto de xingamentos.I don't like insults.
- Ele usou muitos xingamentos durante a briga.He used many swears during the fight.
Example conversation
Juliana and Felipe are discussing a heated argument they overheard.
- JulianaA discussão foi muito pesada.The argument was very heavy.
- FelipeSim, os xingamentos foram horríveis.Yes, the insults were horrible.
- JulianaFelipe, você ouviu o que ele disse?Felipe, did you hear what he said?
- FelipeOuvi, foi muito desagradável.I heard, it was very unpleasant.
