caralho
/kaˈɾaʎu/
interjection
B2
o (masc.) a (fem.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Meaning
Usage notes
A strong exclamation of surprise or anger in both Brazil and Portugal, and literally a crude word for the male organ. Very vulgar, though extremely frequent in casual speech («que caralho é esse?»). Avoid in polite settings. Milder alternatives: «nossa!», «caramba», «puxa vida».
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