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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Pudera
Obviously
A expressão pudera é usado quando algo não é surpreendente dadas as circunstâncias. Por vezes pode expressar ironia.
Example:
- – O Carlos ganhou muito peso! – Pudera! Ele não para de comer.
- – Carlos has gained a lot of weight! – Of course! He can’t stop eating.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
disappoint someonepersonal affront
Fazer uma desfeita
"Fazer uma desfeita" means to let someone down and often involves a personal offense.
emotional reaction
Atirar-se ao ar
The expression "atirar-se ao ar" means to get really angry or furious about something.
conditional adviceindirect suggestion
Se fosse a ti
"Se fosse a ti" means "if I were in your shoes." It's used to give advice or make a suggestion in a gentle, indirect…
agreement confirmationmaking plans
Combinado
The expression "combinado" is used to confirm an agreement or finalize plans. It shows that both parties are on the same page.
embarrassing failurefall flat
Espalhar-se ao comprido
The expression "espalhar-se ao comprido" means to fall in an awkward way, often embarrassingly or dramatically. Figuratively, it can also mean to fail badly…
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…
