Where it is said
- the Northeast· strongly associated
- Minas Gerais· also used here
- the Southeast· also used here
How it is used
All-purpose exclamation of surprise, dismay or mild disgust; it is a clipped euphemism for 'Virgem Maria', so it stays inoffensive. Both dictionaries mark it Northeastern and popular in register.
Examples
Vixe, tu viu quanto custa isso?
Wow, did you see how much that costs?
Vixe, esqueci totalmente da reunião!
Oh my, I totally forgot about the meeting!
Vixe, ela falou isso pra ele mesmo?
OMG, she really said that to him?
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