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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Hora H
Right on time
Hora h refere-se a um momento decisivo, frequentemente o ponto crítico quando algo acontece. Está na hora indica que o momento para agir chegou.
Examples:
- Chegaste mesmo na hora h.
- You arrived just in time.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
equivalencenoticing
Ela por ela
"Ela por ela" means that two options are equivalent, with only minimal or irrelevant differences. "Dar por ela" is used when someone realizes or…
chicken out
Cortar-se
The expression "cortar-se" means to back down, give up, or hesitate to do something, usually because of fear, shyness, or sudden insecurity. It's often…
slang approval
Altamente
"Altamente" is slang used to show excitement and approval. It's mainly used by younger people to react positively to news, plans, or experiences. Other…
bad luckexpressing frustration
Que galo!
The expression "que galo!" is used to show frustration when something annoying happens. It conveys a sense of irritation or disbelief in response to…
dismissive responseirrelevance
E daí?
The expression "e daí?" is used to dismiss a comment or suggest that the information shared is irrelevant or unimportant. Another similar expression is…
careless actionslack control
A torto e a direito
The expression "a torto e a direito" means doing things carelessly. It suggests a lack of control or planning.
