condefé

Portuguese

Alternative forms

• condafé

Etymology

Probably from quando (“when”) + é (“is”) + fé (“faith”).

Pronunciation

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /kõ.dɛˈfɛ/

Adverb

condefé (not comparable)

1. (Brazil, informal, eye dialect) suddenly; unexpectedly

   Synonyms: do nada, repentinamente, sem mais nem menos, subitamente

Usage notes

• Used in Caipira, Central-Western, North and Northeastern Brazilian Portuguese.