Portuguese Essentials + Angola Slang
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Quick Quiz
Match the meaning. 10 questions. Neon glory awaits.
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- Don’t pronounce every letter: “está” ≈ shtá; “obrigado” ≈ obrigádu.
- Closed vowels: “português” (ê), “senhor” (ô).
- CH / X = “sh” sound: “chá”, “próximo”.
- Tap Listen on cards for PT-PT audio; use Slow to repeat clearly.
- Greet first: Bom dia / Boa tarde / Boa noite, then ask.
- Por favor (please) and Obrigado/Obrigada (thank you m/f) are standard in Portugal and Angola.
- Speak slowly and smile — it works better than speaking louder.
- Direct communication can sound “blunt” — it’s cultural, not rude.
bué
a lot / very. “Está bué de calor!” = “It’s very hot!”
cota / kotá
older/respected person. Friendly/respectful: “Talk to the cota at the shop.”
maka
problem / trouble. “No maka, we’ll fix it.”
kumbu
money. “Do you have kumbu for the taxi?”
bazar
to leave / head out. “It’s late, let’s bazar.”
ginguba
peanut. “I want roasted ginguba.”
gasosa
bribe (slang). Avoid; keep things official/legal.
Note: slang is informal — use with friends or when context fits.
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