cagalhão
What does “cagalhão” mean in English?
This is a coarse term for a large piece of shit. It's typically used to describe something particularly nasty or undesirable.
Literally “turd”
You'd encounter it in informal contexts, similar to calling something a 'big turd' in English. It's more common in Portugal and carries a familiar tone.
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Related Portuguese words
caganeira
2/5 · CoarseIt's a coarse term for diarrhoea. People use it to refer to the condition in a casual or humorous way.
cagar
3/5 · VulgarIt means to shit, used in a straightforward way to refer to the act of defecating. It can also be used figuratively in various contexts.
cagada
3/5 · VulgarIt refers to a mistake, mess, or botched action. Literally, it translates to 'act of shitting.'
cagado
3/5 · VulgarIt means screwed or dirty, but can also refer to being very lucky in certain contexts. The literal translation is 'shat on.'
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