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Weekly Expression #26: Quebrada

Weekly Expression #26: Quebrada

In Portuguese, the word “Quebrada” most of the times is used to describe something broken (like a desk) or a fracture, for example. In this episode, you’ll see that there’s a whole other meaning in a different situation. Hit the play!

Portions in Portuguese:

(1:35) André: “Uma boca em cada esquina, homens bêbados no bar. Periferia é assim em qualquer quebrada que se vá” (Guilherme was the Beatbox guy).

(2:00) André: Cara, eu acho que as “quebrada” lá da sua casa nova… cê tem que tomar um pouco de cuidado.

Guilherme: Que(s) “quebrada” cara, o meu bairro é super tranquilo.

André: É?

Music by: Apocalipse 16 – Paz nas QuebradasApocalipse 16 – Minha oração and Nego Drama – Racionais Mc’s

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