papas na língua

Portuguese

Pronunciation

 

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈpa.pɐz na ˈlĩ.ɡwɐ/

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈpa.pɐz na ˈlĩ.ɡwɐ/
  • (Rio de Janeiro) IPA^(key): /ˈpa.pɐʒ na ˈlĩ.ɡwɐ/
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈpa.paz na ˈlĩ.ɡwa/

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /ˈpa.pɐʒ nɐ ˈlĩ.ɡwɐ/

Noun

papas na língua f pl (plural only)

1. the discernment that holds someone from being excessively sincere (mostly used negatively to indicate that someone lacks it); the ability to hold one's tongue

   Não tem papas na língua. Sempre critica a todos.

   He can't hold his tongue. He always criticizes everyone.