slang in Portuguese
slang in Portuguese is gíria, jargão, calão — slang means very informal words and phrases not used in standard, formal speech or writing.
slang in Portuguese
gíria
Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.
jargão
Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.
calão
Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.
What does "slang" mean?
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noun Very informal words and phrases not used in standard, formal speech or writing.
"Teenagers invent new slang faster than dictionaries can keep up."
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noun The specialized vocabulary of a particular group or profession.
"Doctors use their own slang that can baffle patients."
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slang in a sentence
- Teenagers invent new slang faster than dictionaries can keep up.
- He peppered his speech with British slang after a year living in London.
- Doctors use their own slang that can baffle patients.
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What is "slang" in Portuguese?
"slang" in Portuguese is gíria, jargão, calão. slang means: Very informal words and phrases not used in standard, formal speech or writing.
How do you use "slang" in a sentence?
Example: "Teenagers invent new slang faster than dictionaries can keep up." In Portuguese, "slang" is gíria, jargão, calão.
Are there other ways to say "slang" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "slang": gíria, jargão, calão.
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