é mole

Portuguese

Etymology

Literally, “is it soft?”

Pronunciation

 

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈɛ ˈmɔ.li/

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈɛ ˈmɔ.li/
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈɛ ˈmɔ.le/

Phrase

é mole?

1. (Brazil, idiomatic, colloquial) can you believe it? (rhetorical question asked in disbelief or dismay)

   Synonym: é mole ou quer mais?