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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Combinado
Deal
A expresso combinado é usada para confirmar um acordo ou concluir planos. Mostra que ambas as partes estão de acordo.
Example:
- – Queres tomar um café esta semana? – Boa idea, combinado!
- – Do you want to have coffee this week? – Good idea, deal!
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
discouraging excusesuseless efforts
É escusado
The expression "escusas de" or "é escusado" means that something is pointless, unnecessary, or won't change the outcome. It's often used to dismiss excuses…
natural abilityskill aptitude
Ter jeito
The expression "ter jeito" means having a natural talent or ability for something.
correcting misunderstanding
Não é por aí
The expression "não é por aí" is used to correct a mistaken idea or to suggest that the reason or explanation given isn't accurate.
convenience timingexpressing uncertainty
Se calhar
"Se calhar" means "maybe," expressing uncertainty or possibility. "Calhar bem" (or "calhar mal") is about convenience: something happens at a good or bad time.
direct communicationstraight talk
Pão pão, queijo queijo
The expression "pão pão, queijo queijo" refers to speaking clearly and directly. It's used to describe people who say things as they are, without…
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.
