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mano
🇧🇷 Portuguese slang from Brazil
What does “mano” mean?
bro
Example
“Mano, que show incrível!”
Bro, what an amazing show!
Good to know
From "irmão" (brother). Very typical of São Paulo and of rap/funk.
Who you can say it to
With friends, not your boss
🫂 Friends
The textbook way to say it: amigo
Heard in a conversation
The morning after the match
Rafa Caraca, Gabi! Viu o jogo ontem?
Wow, Gabi! Did you see the game last night?
Gabi Vi, mano! Aquele golaço no final foi sinistro!
I did, bro! That stunning goal at the end was insane!
Rafa Pô, mas aquele pênalti foi um vacilo do juiz.
Come on, but that penalty was a bad call by the ref.
🤙 How other countries say “dude, bro”
More from Brazil
- caradude, guy
- véidude, man
- galeraeveryone, the gang
- zoarto tease, mess with
- zoeirajoking around, banter
- mermãobro
- minagirl
- parçabuddy, partner
Songs from Brazil
- Ai Se Eu Te Pego · Michel TelóLevel A1
- Mas Que Nada · Jorge Ben JorLevel A2
- Ainda Bem · Marisa MonteLevel A2
- Não Quero Dinheiro · Tim MaiaLevel A2
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