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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Altamente
Awesome
Altamente é calão para mostrar entusiasmo e aprovação. É usada principalmente entre os mais jovens para reagir positivamente a notícias, planos ou experiências. Outras expressões equivalentes incluem fixe, espetáculo, espetacular e porreiro.
Example:
- Vais ao Japão? Altamente!
- Are you going to Japan? That’s awesome!
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Esticar a corda.
Keep going
boredomemotional state
Aborrecido
Depending on the context, "aborrecido" can mean "boring" or "annoyed/irritated."
avoidanceproblem-solving
Chutar para canto
The expression "chutar para canto" means to deliberately avoid dealing with something or to ignore it on purpose. It's often used when someone skirts…
expressing desireverb apetecer
Apetecer
"Apetecer" followed by an object pronoun ("me", "te", "lhe") expresses a wish or desire.
expressing resignationmissed opportunity
Chapéu
The interjection "chapéu!" is used when something is suddenly lost or when you miss an opportunity. It suggests resignation.
difficulty
Não é pêra doce
The phrase "não é pêra doce" is used to say that something is difficult and requires sacrifice. It has a humorous tone.
overstepping limitspush luck
Esticar a corda
The expression "esticar a corda" means taking a situation too far. It's used when someone pushes too much, crosses boundaries, or takes advantage of…
