curtir

[kur-TIR]

verb

to tan (leather); to enjoy; to like

1. To treat leather or hide by soaking in tannin or other chemicals to preserve it

The artisan will tan the hide to make it soft.

O artesão vai curtir o couro para deixá-lo macio.

2. To enjoy, have a good time, or like something (informal, especially in Brazil)

I really enjoyed the party last night.

Eu curtir muito a festa ontem à noite.

3. To hang out or spend time with someone (informal, Brazilian Portuguese)

Let's hang out this weekend.

Vamos curtir junto no fim de semana.

NYC Slang

vibe with; dig; enjoy

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

curtir

Common colloquial usage meaning to enjoy or like something

Rio de Janeiro

curtir

Widely used in informal speech; cultural icon of Rio slang

São Paulo

curtir

Common usage in informal contexts among younger speakers

Portugal

curtir

Less common in European Portuguese; traditional tanning meaning preferred

curtir a vida - to enjoy life

curtir a noite - to party/enjoy the nightlife

curtir um som - to enjoy/listen to music

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