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cantada

[kɐ̃ˈtadɐ]
nounfemininepl: cantadas
a flirtatious remark or pickup line
1. a witty, often flattering or suggestive comment directed at someone to attract their romantic or sexual interest
He tried to impress her with a cheesy pickup line.
Ele tentou impressioná-la com uma cantada clichê.
2. a street compliment or catcall, especially when unsolicited
She received several catcalls while walking down the street.
Ela recebeu várias cantadas enquanto caminhava pela rua.
NYC Slang
pickup line, come-on, smooth talk
Synonyms
paqueraflertegracejopiropo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cantada
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
cantada
widely used in informal contexts
São Paulo
cantada
common in urban slang
Portugal
flerte/paquera
cantada is less common; Portuguese speakers prefer alternative terms

Related Idioms & Phrases

dar uma cantada
levar uma cantada
cair na cantada
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