buttocks, bottom, butt
1. The rounded part of the human body that forms the bottom; the gluteal region
The child fell on his bottom while playing.
A criança caiu no bumbum enquanto brincava.
2. Used informally or in childish/affectionate contexts to refer to the buttocks
The baby's diaper needs changing on his bum.
O bumbum do bebê precisa de fralda limpa.
Bumbum is a distinctly Brazilian Portuguese term, most commonly used in informal, childish, or playful contexts. It gained wider cultural prominence through Brazilian music, especially samba and funk carioca, where hip movement and body awareness are central to the dance. The word is considered informal and mildly vulgar in formal settings but is widely accepted in casual conversation among friends and family. Unlike English 'butt' or 'ass,' bumbum carries less crude connotation and is frequently used when speaking to or about children.
NYC Slang
booty, butt, bottom
Related Idioms & Phrases
bumbum de baleia - large, prominent buttocks (literally 'whale bottom')
mexer o bumbum - to shake one's hips/bottom (often in dancing)
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