The world of online gaming has become more and more popular in recent years, being one of the main hobbies of the younger generations. It doesn’t require people to leave the house and, for some, that can be seen as an advantage. Online gaming can connect people all around the world and, like most groups of people who share the same interest, slang and abbreviations are often used to improve the gaming experience and, most of all, to not waste time using full sentences.
As online gaming has become more widespread, the use of those expressions can also be found in common everyday conversations (especially among young people). Let’s see some examples:
GOOD GAME
BOM JOGO
Thank you, everyone! GG!
Obrigada, pessoal! Bom jogo!
It’s often used after the game is over. Can also be used sarcastically when you and your team lost
RAGEQUIT
SAIR DA PARTIDA COM RAIVA
Did you see? Mike just ragequitted!
Você viu? Mike acabou de sair da partida com raiva!
OP (OVERPOWERED)
FORTE DEMAIS; FORTE SEM MEIO TERMO
Of course he chose the character that is OP.
É claro que ele escolheu o personagem que é forte demais.
Can be used for characters, weapons or abilities.
NOOB
NOVATO; JOGADOR INEXPERIENTE
Sorry, I’m kind of a noob at this game!
Desculpa, eu sou meio que novata nesse jogo!
LOOT
ITENS QUE AJUDAM NO JOGO
We have to kill the enemy to get our loot!
Temos que matar o inimigo para ganhar nossos itens!
Loots can be obtained by killing an enemy, finishing missions or they can just be found in-game.
AFK (AWAY FROM KEYBOARD)
LONGE DO TECLADO
I’m gonna be AFK, wait for me to come back!
Eu vou ficar longe do teclado, me espera voltar!
Used when you need to be away from the game, but will come back.
WP (WELL PLAYED)
BEM JOGADO; JOGOU BEM
You totally ruled this round! Well played!
Você dominou totalmente esta rodada! Jogou bem!
NERF
ENFRAQUECIDO
Sorry, that guy just nerfed me.
Desculpa, aquele cara me enfraqueceu.
Used when something (a player, an item, an ability, etc.) makes a player weaker (using in-game skills or items).
BUFF
FORTALECIDO
Don’t worry! I just drank a potion and now I’m buffed!
Não se preocupe! Eu acabei de beber uma poção e estou fortalecido!
It’s the opposite of nerf.
RUSH
CORRER PARA FINALIZAR UM OBJETIVO SEM UM PLANO; IR ANTES DE TODOS
Please, don’t rush! Wait for us!
Por favor, não vá antes de todos! Espere por nós!
PRO-PLAYER
JOGADOR MUITO HABILIDOSO; JOGADOR PROFISSIONAL
Do you know Faker? He’s a famous League of Legends pro-player.
Você conhece o Faker? Ele é um famoso jogador profissional de League of Legends.
Can be used for players that aren’t professional, but as a compliment for their skills.
