Meaning
To go out and party excessively, indulging in fun and revelry.
Cultural Background
In Brazil, 'farra' is often associated with 'churrasco' (BBQ) and 'cerveja gelada'. It's a social glue that brings together people from different backgrounds. In Portugal, the phrase is frequently used during the 'Queima das Fitas' (university graduation festivals), where students celebrate for a week straight. In Luanda, the 'farra' often involves 'Kizomba' and 'Kuduro' music. It's a vibrant, high-energy social event that can last all weekend. The concept of 'farra' is deeply tied to the idea of 'gastronomia'—you can't have a good farra without plenty of food and drink.
Use with 'viver'
Saying 'Ele vive caindo na farra' is a very natural way to describe a party animal.
Watch the gender
Never say 'no farra'. It's a dead giveaway that you're a beginner.
Meaning
To go out and party excessively, indulging in fun and revelry.
Use with 'viver'
Saying 'Ele vive caindo na farra' is a very natural way to describe a party animal.
Watch the gender
Never say 'no farra'. It's a dead giveaway that you're a beginner.
Carnival context
During Carnival, this phrase is almost a requirement. Use it to show you're embracing the culture!
Test Yourself
Complete a frase com a forma correta do verbo 'cair' no passado.
Ontem à noite, nós ________ na farra e só voltamos de manhã.
The sentence refers to 'Ontem à noite' (yesterday night), requiring the Pretérito Perfeito of 'nós'.
Qual é o significado mais próximo de 'cair na farra'?
O que significa quando alguém diz que vai 'cair na farra'?
The idiom refers to uninhibited partying.
Escolha a melhor resposta para completar o diálogo.
A: 'Você viu o Paulo? Ele parece muito cansado hoje.' B: 'Pois é, ele ________ no fim de semana.'
Being tired on Monday is a common consequence of 'cair na farra' over the weekend.
Em qual destas situações é APROPRIADO usar 'cair na farra'?
Selecione a situação correta:
The phrase is informal and festive, making it perfect for Carnival plans with friends.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesOntem à noite, nós ________ na farra e só voltamos de manhã.
The sentence refers to 'Ontem à noite' (yesterday night), requiring the Pretérito Perfeito of 'nós'.
O que significa quando alguém diz que vai 'cair na farra'?
The idiom refers to uninhibited partying.
A: 'Você viu o Paulo? Ele parece muito cansado hoje.' B: 'Pois é, ele ________ no fim de semana.'
Being tired on Monday is a common consequence of 'cair na farra' over the weekend.
Selecione a situação correta:
The phrase is informal and festive, making it perfect for Carnival plans with friends.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questionsNo, it's just informal. It's like saying 'hitting the town' in English.
Not really. It implies something much louder and more energetic.
'Festa' is any party. 'Farra' is specifically a wild, noisy, or excessive celebration.
Yes, it's widely understood and used in Portugal, though 'gandaia' is more common in Brazil.
Yes, 'caí na farra' is very common when telling stories about your weekend.
Related Phrases
Cair na gandaia
synonymTo go out and party/wander the streets.
Cair na real
contrastTo face reality.
Cair na asneira
similarTo make a foolish mistake.
Enfiar o pé na jaca
similarTo overdo it (usually with alcohol).
