To finish the week, we’ll look at three more expressions used to show surprise in Portuguese.
1. Puxa / puxa vida! (poo-shah / poo-shah vee-dah): Jeez! Man! Gosh!
This expression is meant to show surprise, indignation, or frustration.
Examples:
Puxa! Esta cidade é bem cara. Man! This city is expensive.
Puxa vida! Você esqueceu de novo? Jeez! You forgot again?
2. Caraca! (kah-rah-kah): Gee whiz! Wow! Gosh!
This expression is also used to show surprise, indignation, or shock. When used for true surprise by Cariocas, the “r” sound comes out sounding like a Spanish rolled “r.”
Examples:
Caraca! A vista da bahia é incrivel! Gosh! The view of the bay is amazing!
Caraca! A agua está fria! Wow! The water is cold!
3. Ai meu Deus do céu! (i me-oo day-oos doo say-oo): Oh my god!
The literal translation of this expression is “Oh my god in heaven.” It’s used to show surprise or shock.
Examples:
Mãe, eu perdi todo o meu dinheiro. Mom, I lost all my money.
Ai meu Deus do céu! Oh my god!
O fogo destriui a casa toda. The fire destroyed the entire house.
Ai meu Deus do céu! Oh my dear god!
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At phrase “A vista da bahia é incrivel!” if you want to say “bay” you must write “baía”. Bahia is the name of a state.