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Portuguese slang that's actually useful – Matador Network

December 9, 2014

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Going to a foreign country and pulling out your “pocket” language guide at a bar or any public setting in general is a no-no. Ya just can’t do that, especially not in Brazil, where smoothness and charisma is embedded into our bloodstreams. If you’re going to visit the land of Lapa, Carnaval, and the World Cup, 1) you better not talk about that day, and 2) here’s some Brazilian slang you should know.

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