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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “In Brazilian Portuguese…” is a common card of the Brazilian Memes pack, number 182 of the collection, and the 1st best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “In Brazilian Portuguese…” meme mean?
The meme dresses up a piece of Brazilian culture as a grammar rule. Buying someone a salgado, a small savory snack, becomes proof of endless love.
Where does the “In Brazilian Portuguese…” meme come from?
According to the site Catraca Livre, the format was started by Twitter user Rodrigo (@rodrigoplss) on February 10, 2015. His tweet said that in Brazilian Portuguese you don't say “I love you”, you say “te pago um salgado”, which means endless love, and that he found it beautiful. The template was then reused with other expressions. In June 2016, Portuguese users adapted it to their own language, which many Brazilians took as appropriation, setting off a “meme war” between the two countries.
- 2015On February 10, Rodrigo (@rodrigoplss) tweets the salgado joke.
- 2016In June, Portuguese users reuse the format and the #BRXPT meme war begins.
How to use the “In Brazilian Portuguese…” meme
- In Brazilian Portuguese, you don't say “I miss you”, you say “tá sumido”.
- In Brazilian Portuguese, you don't say “see you soon”, you say “a gente se vê por aí”.
- In Brazilian Portuguese, you don't say “I love you”, you say “te pago um salgado”.
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The “In Brazilian Portuguese…” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 182 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Brazilian Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “In Brazilian Portuguese…” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; In Brazilian Portuguese… comes out of the Brazilian Memes pack as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
Free · no account needed
Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What does te pago um salgado mean?
Literally “I'll buy you a salgado”: in the joke, it is the Brazilian way of saying endless love.
Who created this meme?
According to Catraca Livre, Twitter user Rodrigo (@rodrigoplss), on February 10, 2015.
What was the Brazil vs Portugal meme war?
A playful exchange in June 2016 under #BRXPT, after Portuguese users reused the format.
How do I get the In Brazilian Portuguese… meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “In Brazilian Portuguese…” is a common card of the Brazilian Memes pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the In Brazilian Portuguese… card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: BR x PT: Brasil e Portugal entram em guerra de memes (Catraca Livre) · checked on November 6, 2026.
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