chifre
horn (symbol of being cheated on)
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈʃi.fɾi/
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Cultural Note
The chifre (horn) metaphor for infidelity dates back centuries in Lusophone culture. 'Levar chifre' (to get horns) means to be cheated on; 'botar chifre' means to cheat on someone. A 'corno/corna' is the cheated-on person. This imagery appears in carnival songs, memes, and everyday humor.
📝 Example Sentences
Ele levou chifre e nem sabia.
He was cheated on and didn't even know.
Ninguém merece levar chifre.
Nobody deserves to be cheated on.