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véi
🇧🇷 Portuguese slang from Brazil
What does “véi” mean?
dude, man
Example
“Véi, tô cansado demais.”
Man, I'm so tired.
Good to know
From "velho" (old man). Typical of Brasília, Goiás and the Center-West.
Who you can say it to
With friends, not your boss
🫂 Friends
The textbook way to say it: amigo
Heard in a conversation
Phone lost on the bus
Thiago Sério? E caiu a ficha quando?
Seriously? And when did it sink in?
Bia Só na catraca de saída, véi. Fui pagar e... nada no bolso.
Only at the exit turnstile, man. I went to pay and... nothing in my pocket.
Thiago Sei lá, liga do meu. Papo reto: se tocar, alguém atende.
Dunno, call it from mine. Straight talk: if it rings, someone will pick up.
More from Brazil
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- manobro
- 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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