Vá à merda
Go to hell
Language note: A less aggressive way to tell someone off.
Culture note: Commonly used in heated arguments.
Context: Your friend laughs and suggests grabbing a coffee to calm down.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Vá
[vah]
Go to hell
A rude way of telling someone to leave or that you no longer care about what they do or say.
Diga ao teu chefe para "Vá à merda".
Tell your boss to go to hell.
à
[ah]
to
Indicates direction or destination.
Vou "à" loja mais tarde.
I'm going to the store later.
merda
[MEHR-dah]
Shit
In this context, used as part of an insult telling someone to leave or expressing contempt.
Esta tarefa é uma "merda".
This task is shit.
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