cantada
pick-up line / cheesy come-on
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/kɐ̃.ˈta.dɐ/
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Cultural Note
Cantadas are a beloved part of Brazilian humor. They range from sweet to absurdly cheesy. 'Dar uma cantada' means to use a pick-up line on someone. Brazilians often share and laugh about cantadas — there are entire websites dedicated to them.
📝 Example Sentences
Ele soltou uma cantada horrível.
He used a terrible pick-up line.
As cantadas dele são tão ruins que fazem rir.
His pick-up lines are so bad they're funny.