banter in Portuguese

banter in Portuguese is caçoada, brincadeira, resenha — banter means light, good-humoured teasing conversation exchanged between people who know each other well.

banter in Portuguese

caçoada

noun

Sharp, good-humoured, playful, typically spontaneous conversation.

brincadeira

noun

Sharp, good-humoured, playful, typically spontaneous conversation.

resenha

noun

Sharp, good-humoured, playful, typically spontaneous conversation.

bulir

verb

(transitive) To tease (someone) mildly.

caçoar

verb

(transitive) To tease (someone) mildly.

What does "banter" mean?

noun Light, good-humoured teasing conversation exchanged between people who know each other well.
"There was a lot of friendly banter between the two teams before kickoff."
verb To exchange playful, teasing remarks with someone.
"The old friends bantered about whose cooking was worse."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

banter in a sentence

There was a lot of friendly banter between the two teams before kickoff.
The radio hosts kept up a stream of easy banter between songs.
The old friends bantered about whose cooking was worse.
She bantered with the waiter while deciding what to order.

Similar words in Portuguese

chaff give-and-take kid

Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "banter" in Portuguese?

"banter" in Portuguese is caçoada, brincadeira, resenha. banter means: Light, good-humoured teasing conversation exchanged between people who know each other well.

How do you use "banter" in a sentence?

Example: "There was a lot of friendly banter between the two teams before kickoff." In Portuguese, "banter" is caçoada, brincadeira, resenha.

Are there other ways to say "banter" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "banter": caçoada, brincadeira, resenha, bulir, caçoar.

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