Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Portuguese term or phrase:
filha da puta
English translation:
f . . . in' bitch
Added to glossary by
Barbara Cochran, MFA
Aug 25, 2021 15:14
2 yrs ago
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Portuguese term
filha da puta
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Sorry about this. I know how to translate f...ho de p.ta, but daughter of a bitch doesn't really work, or does it?
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@MARK | Egon Lessa |
Change log
Aug 25, 2021 15:16: Matheus Chaud changed "May Offend" from "Not Checked" to "Checked"
Aug 30, 2021 12:45: Barbara Cochran, MFA Created KOG entry
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f . . . in' bitch
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Note added at 36 mins (2021-08-25 15:50:54 GMT)
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If the expression is referring to a guy, I would then say "f . . . n' bastard.
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Note added at 36 mins (2021-08-25 15:50:54 GMT)
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If the expression is referring to a guy, I would then say "f . . . n' bastard.
Note from asker:
Good point. |
Peer comment(s):
agree |
Ana Vozone
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Obrigada, Ana!
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agree |
Bruno Pavesi
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Obrigada, Bruno.
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agree |
Katarina Peters
: the usual term is "son of a bitch" for men
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Yes,"f . . . n' bastard", "son of a bitch" . . . Thanks, Katarina.
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Mario Freitas
: Yes, it's the best option
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Muita obrigada, Mario.
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
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what a bitch
Que tal simplesmente deixar o "son" de lado?
5 mins
bastard
Unless you are determined to capture the offensive tone of the source, I would go with the toned-down "bastard", since you're right -- daughter of a bitch does not work as a substitute for son of a bitch.
56 mins
Mofo, bastard, bitch
Is it in reference to a man or a woman? In Brazilian colloquial speech, "filha da puta" can refer to men as well. So the context would help.
2 hrs
slattern (plus any attributive adjective deemed adequate) :-)
slattern
Reference comments
15 mins
Reference:
@MARK
Are there any actual "daughters" involved? In Brazil, in verbal speech, people usually say "filha da p" to people of all genres, because it's easier, especially in Rio de Janeiro. The words just connect better when you speak. I don't know if that's the case, just thought this could help.
Note from asker:
Yes, there is a woman, who is addressed by the insult. |
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