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Very, really (intensifier)

Signification

An informal intensifier meaning 'very' or 'really', emphasizing an adjective.

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Contexte culturel

The birthplace of many slang terms. 'Mó' is extremely common here. Used frequently in the urban sprawl of SP to sound casual. It is a marker of belonging to the younger generation. Used in comments to show enthusiasm.

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Keep it short

Don't overthink it. Just put 'mó' before the adjective.

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Register check

Never use this with your boss or in a formal letter.

Signification

An informal intensifier meaning 'very' or 'really', emphasizing an adjective.

💡

Keep it short

Don't overthink it. Just put 'mó' before the adjective.

⚠️

Register check

Never use this with your boss or in a formal letter.

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Sound local

Using 'mó' is a quick way to sound more like a native Brazilian speaker.

Teste-toi

Fill in the blank with 'mó'.

O filme estava ____ chato.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :

Mó is the correct slang intensifier here.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the correct usage of 'mó'.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Eles são mó legais.

Mó is invariable, but the adjective can be plural.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Como foi a viagem? B: Foi ____ cansativa!

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :

Mó fits the informal context perfectly.

Match the situation to the register.

When should you use 'mó'?

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Chatting with a friend

Mó is strictly for informal, casual settings.

🎉 Score : /4

Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

4 exercices
Fill in the blank with 'mó'. Fill Blank B1

O filme estava ____ chato.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :

Mó is the correct slang intensifier here.

Which sentence is correct? Choose B2

Choose the correct usage of 'mó'.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Eles são mó legais.

Mó is invariable, but the adjective can be plural.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Como foi a viagem? B: Foi ____ cansativa!

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :

Mó fits the informal context perfectly.

Match the situation to the register. situation_matching A2

When should you use 'mó'?

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Chatting with a friend

Mó is strictly for informal, casual settings.

🎉 Score : /4

Questions fréquentes

4 questions

No, only for adjectives.

It is invariable.

It is very specific to Brazil.

No, just very informal.

Expressions liées

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Gente boa

similar

Nice person

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Muito

contrast

Very

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Pra caramba

similar

A lot/very

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Super

similar

Very

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