vai tomar no cu
What does “vai tomar no cu” mean in English?
This is a strong way to dismiss someone, telling them to go fuck themselves. It has a sexually degrading tone, implying a harsh insult.
Literally “go take it in the arse”
Commonly used in Brazil as a direct insult, similar to telling someone to fuck off. It's quite aggressive and carries significant weight in conversation.
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vai à merda
3/5 · VulgarIt's an angry dismissal, similar to telling someone to go to hell or fuck off. Literally, it translates to 'go to shit.'
vai-te foder
4/5 · StrongIt means 'go fuck yourself' and is a strong way to dismiss someone. It's a direct insult that conveys significant disdain.
cabrão
4/5 · StrongIt’s a strong insult similar to calling someone a bastard. Literally, it means 'male goat,' but that’s not how it’s used in conversation.
foda-se
4/5 · StrongIt's a strong dismissal or exclamation, similar to saying 'fuck it.'
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