Cota
Old man/parent
Language note: Casual and sometimes affectionate term for elders.
Culture note: May be used cheekily when speaking to one's parents.
Context: While planning, your friend mentions they need to ask their parent for permission.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Cota
[koh-tah]
old person, parent
Informal term for an older person or one’s parents.
Vou levar os cota ao jantar.
I'm taking my folks to dinner.
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