casca de bala

Portuguese

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Etymology

Literally, “candy wrapper”, from the lyrics of the popular song Casca de Bala by Brazilian singer Thullio Milionário.

Pronunciation

(Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈkas.kɐ d͡ʒi ˈba.lɐ/
- (Rio de Janeiro) IPA^(key): /ˈkaʃ.kɐ d͡ʒi ˈba.lɐ/
- (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈkas.ka de ˈba.la/

(Portugal) IPA^(key): /ˈkaʃ.kɐ dɨ ˈba.lɐ/ [ˈkaʃ.kɐ ðɨ ˈβa.lɐ]

Noun

casca de bala f (plural cascas de bala)

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see casca,‎ de,‎ bala.

Noun

casca de bala m or f by sense (plural cascas de bala)

(Brazil, informal) a close friend
- [2024 October 2 (last accessed), “‘Casca de Bala’ Significado da Gíria nas Redes Sociais [Meaning of slang expression ‘casca de bala’ on social media]”, in Qual Significado‎^[1]:
  Esta gíria sugere uma relação de grande lealdade e cumplicidade, similar a expressões como “amigo presente em todos os momentos” ou “unha e carne”.
  Exemplos de Uso de “Casca de Bala”
  Em família: “Meu irmão é minha casca de bala, sempre está comigo quando preciso.”
  This slang term suggests a relationship of great loyalty and fellowship, similar to expressions such as “best friend forever” or “my flesh and blood”. / Usage examples of casca de bala / Family: “My brother is my casca de bala, always with me when I need him.”]