massa
awesome, cool, great
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈma.sɐ/
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Cultural Note
Very popular Brazilian slang, especially in the Northeast of Brazil (Bahia, Pernambuco, Ceará). It literally means 'dough' or 'paste' but is used as an enthusiastic synonym for 'cool' or 'awesome.' More regional than 'legal,' which is used nationwide. Not used in Portugal.
📝 Example Sentences
Que massa! Vamos à praia amanhã!
Awesome! Let's go to the beach tomorrow!
O show foi massa demais, cara.
The concert was so awesome, dude.
Essa música nova tá massa.
This new song is really cool.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | massa |
| comparative | mais massa |
| superlative | mais massa de todos |