vai à merda
What does “vai à merda” mean in English?
It's an angry dismissal, similar to telling someone to go to hell or fuck off. Literally, it translates to 'go to shit.'
Literally “go to shit”
Typically aimed at someone in a direct insult, it's roughly equivalent to telling someone to 'fuck off' in English. Its strength can vary slightly with regional pronunciation differences.
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Related Portuguese words
vai tomar no cu
5/5 · ExtremeThis is a strong way to dismiss someone, telling them to go fuck themselves. It has a sexually degrading tone, implying a harsh insult.
cu
3/5 · VulgarThis is a crude term for 'anus' that often pops up in insults. It can also refer to someone's backside in a vulgar way.
foda-se
4/5 · StrongIt's a strong dismissal or exclamation, similar to saying 'fuck it.'
cagada
3/5 · VulgarIt refers to a mistake, mess, or botched action. Literally, it translates to 'act of shitting.'
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