Portuguese Expression · Intermediate
olho gordo
evil eye
Pronunciation: say olho gordo
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "evil eye".
Example
Estava tomando meu café, quando de repente deixei cair, graças ao olho gordo dele!
I was drinking my coffee, when I suddenly dropped it, thanks to his evil eye!
Practice tips
- Practice olho gordo out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese expression is for intermediate-level learners.