BRAZILIAN LGBT+ *SLANG* VOCAB LIST
Alright, a little context before we start:
Our LGBT+ slangs are sort of similar to the american ones in the sense that we might use terms what are or used to be offensive.
That happens because the LGBT+ people in Brazil have taken it back, in an attempt to rid it from the stigma and hate. Please do not be offended by the translations if where you live they’re only meant to be hurtful, different places have different cultures and the vast majority of the brazilian LGBT+ community uses these.
We have a “secret LGBT dialect” called Pajubá. It’s not a real dialect, it’s more of an addition of words of various african origins to the portuguese language. That happened because Brazil did have slavery for around 300 years, so it’s not surprising that the african languages influenced a few groups. Those specifically influenced by the Pajubá being the LGBT+ community and the people who practiced(and still practice) afro-brazilian/african-derived religions(religiões de matriz africana).
THIS WILL DEFINITELY HAVE A PART 2!!
- I’ll be keeping this one on the mild side, because we do tend to get pretty graphic. If you want a NSFW version, let me know.
- You may find that our orthography might be all over the place when it comes to slang. It is. I’ll write in the most common ways you may find these words being written.
- In this case we sometimes use words in the masculine form to refer to women and vice versa. The words I mention will be marked on how they’re gendered, not with/about who they can be used. I’ll talk about gender neutrality soon.
- LGBT+ slang is always changing, so, in a few months, some of these might not be used as much or may be considered cringy.
- I’ll add fun facts to some.
- These are for INFORMAL USE ONLY. PLEASE.
- The terms that could be considered offensive will be marked with a *.
Be sure to read ‘til the end!
(f) feminine, (m) masculine, (n) gender-neutral, (d) diminutive, (a) augmentative
*A BICHA(f), bichinha(f, d) - faggot, or queen/girl/bitch/bish.
Originally used to refer to gay men, but can really be used to refer to any of your friends who are comfortable with being called like that;
Mostly used to refer to older gay men, but can refer to a loud queen as well;
A ABIGAIL(f) - an older gay man.
O PICUMÃ/PICUMAN(m) - wig, hair, or even extensions;
Originally comes from “transviado”(“perverted from the ‘right’ path”). Originally used to refer to gay men, but can really be used to refer to any of your friends who are comfortable with being called like that;
*A SAPATÃO/SAPATONA(f, a) - lesbian.
Means “big shoe”, from taking a “masculine” approach to things, since men’s shoes are usually bigger than women’s;
Comes from sapatona/sapatão;
A GILETE(f) - bisexual person.
Because it “shaves both ways”;
Comes from “amiga”, which is in the feminine form, but can be used with EVERYONE. Can be used in a cunty way too;
* A POC(f) - basic or ratchet gay.
Can be used with anyone really;
(FAZER/DAR A)ELSA/ELZA(f) - stealing.
This is NOT about Elsa from Frozen;
(FAZER/DAR A)PÊSSEGA(f) - pretending you’re stupid or being an airhead.
Pêssega literally means peach, but in the feminine form;
(FAZER/DAR A)EGÍPCIA(f) - being indifferent to someone or acting like you’re better than everyone.
This is about how egyptian figures would be painted with their faces turned sideways, looking away from someone;
(FAZER/DAR A)KÁTIA CEGA(f) - pretending you didn’t see something.
Kátia Cega was a brazilian singer, who, as you can guess by the name, was blind;
(FAZER/DAR A)SANDY(f) - being or pretending to be a prude.
Sandy is a brazilian singer who was famous for her prudish image, until she gave an interview talking about anal sex;
O(or QUE) ÍCONE(m) - iconic;
A FAROFA(f) - “fast food” pop songs.
They’re probably talking about Rihanna, Gaga, or Anitta;
AMORE(n) - italian for “love” or “beloved”, but in portuguese can mean “baby”, “honey” etc.
Usually used in a cunty way;
A FADA(f) - a person you care for, usually a woman.
Can be used with celebrities, your friends, or even someone who found that Gretchen meme you were looking for. Rumor has it it originated from Britney Spears fans bc she has a fairy tattoo.
Some cringy ones some ppl still use:
O(or QUE) LACRE(m) - bomb;
A LACRADORA(f)/O LACRADOR(m) - someone who’s bomb;
LACROU/LACREI(these are verbs) - “I did something bomb”;
LACRASHOW - I literally cannot do it anymore this is TOO CRINGY!!!!!!!!!!!
