NEW LISTEN
• A2 Beginner
Uma rotina quase perfeita
NEW FILL-IN
• A2+ Upper Beginner
O vício da leitura
NEW COMPLETION
• A2+ Upper Beginner
Jogos em família
NEW LISTEN
• A2+ Upper Beginner
O vício da leitura
NEW FILL-IN
• B1 Intermediate
O mistério das aves migratórias
NEW IDIOM
• B1 Intermediate
A morte do artista
NEW MATCH
• B1 Intermediate
Pequenos mistérios do dia a dia
NEW FILL-IN
• A2 Beginner
O vestido perfeito
NEW LISTEN
• B1 Intermediate
O mistério das aves migratórias
NEW MATCH
• A2 Beginner
O que é que visto hoje?
NEW FILL-IN
• A2 Beginner
Um fim de semana em Aveiro
NEW LISTEN
• A2 Beginner
O vestido perfeito
NEW ORDERING
• A2 Beginner
A viagem começa aqui
NEW FILL-IN
• B1 Intermediate
Depois da festa
NEW LISTEN
• A2 Beginner
Um fim de semana em Aveiro
NEW MATCH
• B1 Intermediate
Cinco tipos personalidade
The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Status
B1
ConsequencesDownfallSelf-Sabotage
A morte do artista
A morte do artista usa-se quando alguém, por ação ou decisão própria, causa o fim abrupto de algo que corria bem
B1
by a whiskerclose callnear miss
Por uma unha negra
This expression describes a very narrow margin—something that happened, or didn't happen, almost by a miracle.
B1
memorymental blank
Ter uma branca
"Ter uma branca" means having a sudden mental blank — losing momentary access to a word, thought, or piece of information. Informal.
B1
carelessnesscriticismlow quality
Às três pancadas
"Às três pancadas" describes something done carelessly or without quality. Used to criticize poor work or improvised solutions. Depreciative tone.
B1
criticismidlenesslaziness
À sombra da bananeira
"À sombra da bananeira" describes someone coasting through life without working or contributing, while others put in the effort. Informal, usually critical.
B1
Distant placeRemoteness
No cu de judas
"No cu de Judas" describes a place that is very far away and hard to reach. Vulgar, common in informal spoken Portuguese.
B1
empty-handedeverydaysocial etiquette
De mãos a abanar
"De mãos a abanar" means arriving or leaving with nothing — no result, no purchases, or showing up to a visit without...
B1
disappointmentexpectationsrefusal
Tirar o cavalinho da chuva
This expression is used to dash expectations in a clear and informal way.
B1
connectionscushy jobfavoritism
Tacho
“Tacho” means a comfortable, advantageous job or post, usually suggesting favoritism, connections, or weak merit.
B1
inconsistencymismatchsuspicion
Não bate certo
“Não bate certo” means something doesn’t make sense, doesn’t fit, or seems inconsistent.
B1
double-edgedmixed outcomespros and cons
Um pau de dois bicos
The expression is used to talk about a situation with one positive side and one negative side, or one that can bring...
B1
annoyancecomplainingrepetition
Vira o disco e toca o mesmo
“Vira o disco e toca o mesmo” can be used when someone keeps bringing up the same topic over and over again,...
B1
negative reactionoffense taken
Levar a mal
"Levar a mal" means to take something as an insult and feel hurt by it. It's used to describe a negative reaction...
B1
anger reactionlose temper
Perder as estribeiras
"Perder as estribeiras" means losing control and reacting with anger or irritation, often suddenly, in stressful or frustrating situations.
B1
luxury privilegetreat oneself
Dar-se ao luxo
"Dar-se ao luxo" means allowing yourself an extra (whether it's time, money, or options) that most other people don't have access to....
B1
caught red-handedembarrassing situations
Apanhado com as calças na mão
Being "apanhado com as calças na mão" means getting caught off guard or in the act. It's mostly used in awkward situations.
B1
big spendermoney management
Mãos largas
"Mãos largas" is usually used in a critical way: it describes someone who spends money too easily and without much self-control.
B1
effort justificationworth it
Vale a pena
"Vale a pena" is used when the effort or cost of doing something is justified by the benefit it brings.
