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Slang from São Paulo

Sure, here are some common slang words and expressions used exclusively in São Paulo:

  1. Ficar de boa - To relax or take it easy
  2. Rolezinho - A group outing or hanging out with friends
  3. Trampo - Work or job
  4. Pô - Shortened version of "Porra," which can be used to express annoyance or surprise
  5. Breja - Beer
  6. Rango - Food or meal
  7. Chuchu beleza - Everything is okay or cool
  8. Na moral - Honestly, seriously, for real
  9. Tá osso - It's tough or difficult
  10. Sinistro - Something bad or unpleasant
  11. Quebrada - A neighborhood or community, can also refer to a group of friends
  12. Pega leve - Take it easy, relax
  13. Mó - Shortened version of "maior," which means bigger or greater
  14. Pique esquenta - Getting angry or worked up
  15. Deu ruim - It went wrong, something went badly
  16. Cara de pau - Shameless or audacious
  17. Zica - Something bad or unlucky
  18. Dar mole - To give someone a chance or opportunity
  19. Bagulho - Something, can be used to refer to a thing or a person
  20. Treta - Drama or conflict
  21. Tipo assim - Like, sort of, approximately
  22. Véi - Shortened version of "velho," which means old man, or can be used as a term of endearment for friends
  23. Azarar - To flirt or hit on someone
  24. Caiu a ficha - To finally understand or realize something
  25. Deixar na mão - To leave someone hanging or let someone down
  26. Bala - Money, can also be used to refer to a gun
  27. Barato - Cheap or affordable
  28. Rapaziada - Group of friends, crew
  29. Firmeza total - Everything is cool or okay
  30. Na boa - No worries, it's all good

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