filho da puta
What does filho da puta mean? filho da puta is a Portuguese severe that translates to “son of a bitch / motherfucker” in English.
Literal Translation
son of the whore
Meaning & Usage
"son of a bitch / motherfucker"
Attack on parentage; implies illegitimacy and low birth.
Examples in the Wild
Aquele filho da puta roubou meu celular! (That son of a bitch stole my phone!)
When to Use It
Context
- Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
- Only among very close friends who share this register
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Around elders or authority figures
- Public spaces — will cause genuine offense
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Universal insult across Lusophone world. Can be affectionate between very close friends ('Seu filho da puta!' = You sly dog!) but highly aggressive with strangers. In Portugal, sometimes shortened to 'filho da mãe' (son of the mother) as euphemism.
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“whore / bitch / slut”
Woman who sells sex; highly offensive gendered slur.
buceta
“cunt / pussy”
Vulgar slang for female genitalia.
imbecil
“imbecile / moron”
Stupid or incompetent person.
baitola
“faggot”
Another strong slur for gay men.
foda-se
“fuck it / fuck off / who cares”
Expression of dismissal or indifference.
merda
“shit / crap”
Excrement; standard exclamation for frustration.
bosta
“crap / shit”
Turd, especially animal excrement; less severe than 'merda.'
porra
“fuck / shit / damn / hell”
The most versatile word in Brazilian Portuguese. Literally 'cum/semen' but functions as noun, verb, adjective, and interjection.