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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Sorte a tua
Lucky you
Sorte a tua significa “foi sorte”, ou “tiveste sorte” e diz-se como reação a algo de positivo que aconteceu a outra pessoa. Pode ter um tom de contentamento ou de inveja.
Example:
- – Passei o exame. – Sorte a tua!
- – I passed the exam! – Lucky you!
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
cause effect
Tanto é que
The phrase "tanto é que" introduces a fact that proves or supports a previous statement.
memory recallquick response
Na ponta da língua
The expression "na ponta da língua" has two meanings. It can refer to the frustration someone feels when they're trying to remember something but…
extreme wealth
Podre de rico
The phrase "podre de rico" is an emphatic way of saying that someone is extremely wealthy. It often carries a tone of envy and…
emotional resentmentpersonal offense
Ficar sentido
"Ficar sentido" means to feel hurt or offended because of disappointment, neglect, or a personal slight. It suggests that someone is taking something personally.
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…
emotional indifferenceexpressing apathy
Nem me aquece nem me arrefece
"Nem me aquece nem me arrefece" shows complete indifference toward something that has no impact at all, whether emotionally or in any other way.
