cacete
What does cacete mean? cacete is a Portuguese strong that translates to “dick / fuck / hell” in English.
Literal Translation
club / truncheon / penis
Meaning & Usage
"dick / fuck / hell"
Originally wooden club; slang for penis; used as exclamation.
Examples in the Wild
Cacete! Deixei a chave no carro! (Damn! I left the key in the car!)
When to Use It
Context
- Informal settings where profanity is accepted
- Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
- As a spontaneous exclamation
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Around elders or authority figures
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Interchangeable with 'caralho' in many contexts. 'Cacete!' = damn! 'Machuca pra cacete' = hurts like hell/fucking hurts. 'Te dou um cacete' = I'll kick your ass (literally 'I'll give you a club').
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