AU

[ah-oo]
interjection/noun
ouch; ow
1. An exclamation expressing sudden pain or discomfort
Au! That hurt!
Au! Isso doeu!
2. A cry or sound made when experiencing physical pain
The child let out an 'au' when he stubbed his toe
A criança soltou um 'au' quando bateu o dedo do pé
Common interjection in Brazilian Portuguese used by children and adults alike when experiencing pain. Similar to English 'ouch' or 'ow', it's an authentic expression heard in casual speech, playgrounds, and everyday interactions.
NYC Slang
ow; ouch
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ouchowaiauch

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
au
Most common interjection for expressing pain
Portugal
ai
Portuguese prefer 'ai' but 'au' is also understood
Rio de Janeiro
au
Standard usage, sometimes elongated as 'auuuu'
São Paulo
au
Standard usage in everyday speech

Related Words

dorferimentoexclamaçãogrito

Related Idioms & Phrases

dar um au
soltar um au
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