caralho
What it means
Strong exclamation or intensifier.
Literally “penis”. Short editorial gloss; not an etymological claim.
Pronunciation Heard as “ka ral yo”
Heard aliases are retrieval hints, not pronunciation instruction. Accent, tone, vowel length and consonant contrasts may be lost.
Used as
How it's used
Also vulgar anatomy; usage varies across Portuguese-speaking regions.
How strong is it? 4/5 · Strong
Also vulgar anatomy; usage varies across Portuguese-speaking regions. Ratings are editorial estimates, not universal or survey-calibrated.