madia leva

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Galician[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Provably from mao (bad) día (day) leva (he/she carries).

Pronunciation[edit]

Interjection[edit]

madia leva!

  1. of course! (emphatic, frequently ironic)
    Synonym: Vaiche boa!
    —O Xoán vive ben. —Madia leva! É rico!
    —John lives well! —Of course he lives! He's rich!
  2. don't mention it; you're welcome

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