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[–] lvxferre@mander.xyz 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Nah, likely Angolan. Angolan Portuguese speakers sometimes also use "ué", and the genus in question is African.

[–] oysterenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Brazilian here. We do use "ué". Usually, it means "What the heck?"

Edit: typo thx :)

[–] lvxferre@mander.xyz 8 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

B[r]azilian here. We do use “ué”.

I am aware "ué" is also commonly used here, as the "also" in my comment shows. And my point still stands, this stuff is likely from Angola, given the genus in question is African:

Ficou claro agora?

[–] oysterenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago

Thanks for the info. I'm just letting you know (I'm case you didn't already know) that in Brazil we do use "ué". I know nothing about birds, so I wouldn't know. I'm not missing the point; I'm adding to the conversation. Thank you, either way.