e demais

[ee duh-MAHIS]
interjection/exclamation
and that's it; and so on; and the rest
1. Used to indicate that something is excessive, too much, or beyond acceptable limits
He kept complaining and complaining, and that was too much.
Ele ficou reclamando, reclamando, e demais.
2. Used colloquially to express exasperation or to indicate that a situation has gone over the top
First he was late, then he forgot his wallet, and then he wanted me to pay for everything—it was just too much!
Primeiro chegou atrasado, depois esqueceu a carteira, aí quer que eu pague tudo... e demais!
3. An emphatic way to say 'that's enough' or 'that's the limit'
No more excuses! That's enough!
Chega de desculpas! E demais!
This is a very Brazilian Portuguese expression, particularly common in Rio de Janeiro and among younger speakers. It conveys a sense of frustration, exasperation, or the feeling that something has crossed the line from acceptable to unacceptable. It's informal and used in casual conversation to express emotional reactions to excessive situations.
NYC Slang
and that's it; that's just too much; come on
Synonyms / Sinônimos
demaisé demaisé o cúmulochegabasta
Antonyms / Antônimos
poucoinsuficiente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
e demais
Commonly used in informal speech to express exasperation
Rio de Janeiro
e demais
Very common in colloquial speech, often with emphasis
São Paulo
e demais
Frequent in casual conversation among younger speakers
Portugal
é demais
Less commonly used; Portuguese speakers more likely use 'é demasiado' or 'chega'

Related Words

demasiadoexcessoexagerolimitepaciência

Related Idioms & Phrases

É demais para uma pessoa só
Isto é demais!
E demais mesmo!
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