Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

puto

Noun (in slang usage), Adjective (when used to convey emotion)

/ˈpu.tu/

Definition

A term used in Portuguese-speaking countries with various meanings, often depending on the context.

Examples

“Ele está tão puto com a situação que não quer falar com ninguém.” (He is so angry about the situation that he doesn’t want to talk to anyone.)
“O filme era tão bom que eu fiquei puto de não ter assistido antes!” (The movie was so good that I was angry I hadn’t watched it sooner!)

Meaning

In Brazil, ‘puto’ generally refers to a male prostitute, but in some contexts can imply anger or annoyance. It is also used colloquially to express intense emotions such as surprise or excitement.