Jump! (Spanish/Portuguese)
My boyfriend Pepe, who is Spanish, sailed in a regatta to Portuguese speaking Madeira. Partying on arrival until the early hours, the police stopped them on their way back to the hotel. After a quick chat the police said brinca, brinca! Pepe and his group stood there puzzled. Again, brinca, brinca! Pepe and his friends started jumping up and down, according to the police instructions, as brincar in Spanish means 'to skip'. The police burst out laughing and they continued jumping, a little worried. After some time they finally put the message across. Brinca in Portuguese means, go, play! Always a good story in the pub!
Sent by: Pammie
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"Brinca in Portuguese means, go, play!"
Yes, brinca can mean play but "brinca, brinca!" is a sarcastic expression that translates to "don't tease else you are in trouble"or "you are fooling around without conscience", situation calls it.
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