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foul language
[/faʊl ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/]
noun
linguagem obscena
1.
offensive, vulgar, or profane words and expressions; swearing or cursing
The coach was criticized for using foul language during the game.
O técnico foi criticado por usar linguagem obscena durante o jogo.
2.
disrespectful or abusive speech
There is no place for foul language in the workplace.
Não há lugar para linguagem vulgar no ambiente de trabalho.
NYC Slang
dirty talk; sailor's mouth
Synonyms
profanity
vulgar language
obscene language
cursing
swearing
abusive language
Antonyms
polite language
respectful speech
clean language
proper language
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
linguagem obscena
most common formal translation
Rio de Janeiro
palavrão
colloquial term for curse words individually
São Paulo
linguagem imprópria
alternative formal expression
Portugal
linguagem obscena
formal usage; also 'palavras de trás da porta' for crude expressions
Related Idioms & Phrases
watch your language
mind your tongue
clean up your act
strong language
curse like a sailor
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