merda
What does merda mean? merda is a Portuguese moderate that translates to “shit / crap” in English.
Literal Translation
shit
Meaning & Usage
"shit / crap"
Excrement; standard exclamation for frustration.
Examples in the Wild
Merda! Atrasado de novo! (Shit! Late again!)
When to Use It
Context
- Casual conversations with friends
- Informal settings where profanity is accepted
- As a spontaneous exclamation
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Identical usage to Spanish 'mierda' and French 'merde.' 'Monte de merda' = piece of shit (insult). 'Fazer merda' = to screw up. 'Vai à merda' = go to hell. 'Puta merda' = holy shit (compound intensification).
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