<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nHey, what\u2019s up?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is often said or written as \u201cE a\u00ea\u201d. Used to start a conversation between two people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Example:
\u2013 Ol\u00e1, bom dia.
\u2013 E a\u00ed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is also common for people to use this expression without any apparent reason. In this case, it is used to introduce a question or to start a conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Example: E a\u00ed, voc\u00ea conseguiu terminar seus afazeres?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Estar em maus len\u00e7\u00f3is<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo be in a bad enough state that there could be some serious negative repercussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples: Estou em maus len\u00e7\u00f3is, n\u00e3o tenho dinheiro para pagar minhas contas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Estar na pista<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo be single.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Example: Terminei o meu namoro. Agora estou na pista.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Fala s\u00e9rio!<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nNo way! Get out of town!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It can be used when the person does not believe or does not want to believe in what someone else has just said. It can also express discontent, used as a form of irony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minha m\u00e3e me colocou de castigo. Fala s\u00e9rio!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Achei 100 reais na rua.
\u2013 Fala s\u00e9rio!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Fazer tempestade em copo d\u2019\u00e1gua<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo overreact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Example: Sua m\u00e3e n\u00e3o vai brigar com voc\u00ea porque quebrou o prato, voc\u00ea est\u00e1 fazendo uma tempestade em copo d\u2019\u00e1gua.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Gringo<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nForeigners. It is used in a nice way though, not insulting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Example: Conheci um gringo muito simp\u00e1tico, ele \u00e9 da It\u00e1lia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Irado<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSomething very nice, very positive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Example: O show da banda foi irado!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Isso a\u00ed<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nExpression of approval, also used as an agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Ent\u00e3o a reuni\u00e3o ficou marcada para \u00e0s 14:00?
\u2013 Isso a\u00ed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Voc\u00ea escreveu tudo corretamente. Isso a\u00ed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>J\u00e1 \u00e9<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAnother way to say \u2018yes\u2019, usually when something has been agreed upon or decided. Other Carioca slang with the same meaning includes: demorou; falou; partiu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Nos vemos amanh\u00e3 \u00e0s 7:00.
\u2013 J\u00e1 \u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Levar (or Tomar) um toco<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo be rejected, usually in a romantic context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Example: Pedi um beijo para a menina e levei um toco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Maneiro<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAn adjective meaning something interesting, cool, beautiful. Often used when a person is faced with a situation or object they like. Another word to express the same level of contentment is: show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples: Muito maneiro o seu t\u00eanis. \/ Aquela menina \u00e9 muito maneira.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>M\u00e3o de vaca<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA popular expression used to describe an individual who does not like to spend money. Someone who tries their best to save money and doesn\u2019t like to split costs with others. \u201cP\u00e3o-duro\u201d and \u201cmesquinho\u201d mean the exact same thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Example: Deixa de ser m\u00e3o de vaca e compra uma bolsa nova.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Maria vai com as outras<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA person who has no opinion, no personality. Someone who is a people pleaser and is easily convinced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Example: Deixe de ser Maria vai com as outras e diga o que realmente acha sobre o assunto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Merm\u00e3o<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThis is a typical carioca slang. It is the coming together of the expression \u201cmeu irm\u00e3o\u201d (my brother). It can be said to anyone, whether the person is your friend or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Example: Merm\u00e3o, a praia estava muito boa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Meter o p\u00e9 ou Ralar peito<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo leave, to go away, to go home, to leave the place you were.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples: Fui \u00e0 praia ontem, mas meti o p\u00e9 antes de anoitecer. \/ J\u00e1 estou cansado, vamos ralar peito?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>M\u00f3<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAn informal and condensed way to say \u201cmaior\u201d (most). It is an expression used to intensify something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples: O sol hoje estava m\u00f3 quente. \/ Aquela menina \u00e9 m\u00f3 legal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Night ou Noitada<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo go to a nightclub or to go out and party with friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples: Vamos para a night hoje? \/ Quando faremos uma noitada juntos?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Ningu\u00e9m merece<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAn expression of distaste to an occurrence. It is usually said when something unpleasant happens and you would not wish it on your worst enemy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples: Hoje est\u00e1 muito calor, ningu\u00e9m merece! \/ Ningu\u00e9m merece ter que ficar ouvindo este barulho.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Pagar mico<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo embarrass yourself in public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Example: Paguei um mico hoje de manh\u00e3, ca\u00ed no meio da rua.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Parada<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAnother way to say \u201cthing\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples: Voc\u00ea pode pegar aquela parada para mim? \/ \u00c9 aquela parada, n\u00e3o podemos falar sobre este assunto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n