minha nossa senhora

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Portuguese

Alternative forms

Etymology

Literally: "my our lady!" This usually refers to Mary (mother of Jesus).

Interjection

minha nossa senhora!

  1. oh my God!; good Lord!; Jesus! (said in shock, awe or dismay)

Usage notes

Sometimes, this phrase is sometimes used with a name of a female saint:

  • "minha nossa senhora de Fátima!"
  • "minha nossa senhora de Lourdes!"

Usually, no name is added, just: "minha nossa senhora!"

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