burro
What does burro mean? burro is a Portuguese moderate that translates to “donkey / idiot / ass” in English.
Literal Translation
donkey
Meaning & Usage
"donkey / idiot / ass"
Stupid person; compares person to donkey.
Examples in the Wild
Não seja burro! (Don't be an ass/idiot!)
When to Use It
Context
- Casual conversations with friends
- Informal settings where profanity is accepted
- Direct confrontation (use with caution)
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Standard insult across Romance languages. 'Burrice' = stupidity. Less vulgar than sexual terms.
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Woman who sells sex; highly offensive gendered slur.
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“son of a bitch / motherfucker”
Attack on parentage; implies illegitimacy and low birth.
buceta
“cunt / pussy”
Vulgar slang for female genitalia.
foder
“to fuck / to screw up”
Sexual intercourse; to ruin/mess up.
poxa
“oh man / geez / shoot”
Mild expression of disappointment.
baitola
“faggot”
Another strong slur for gay men.
cona
“cunt”
Vulgar term for female genitalia (European Portuguese).
imbecil
“imbecile / moron”
Stupid or incompetent person.