valeu

thanks (slang); cheers

Intermediate Interjection
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Pronunciation

/vaˈlew/

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Cultural Note

Valeu is Brazilian slang for 'thanks' — extremely common in casual speech, especially among younger people. It comes from the verb 'valer' (to be worth) and literally suggests 'it was worth it'. The combo 'valeu, falou!' (thanks, bye!) is a classic Brazilian farewell. This expression is not used in Portugal.

📝 Example Sentences

Valeu, cara!

Thanks, dude!

Valeu pela carona.

Thanks for the ride.

Valeu, falou!

Thanks, see ya!

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beleza

cool; all right; beauty

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falou!

see ya!; later! (slang farewell)

Interjection

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thank you (said by a male)

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