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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Torcer o nariz
Turn up one’s nose
A expressão torcer o nariz é usada quando alguém reage negativamente a uma ideia ou sugestão. Transmite ceticismo e relutância.
Example:
- Tentei convencer a Carla a vir viver para Lisboa, mas ela torceu o nariz.
- I tried to convince Carla to come and live in Lisbon, but she turned her nose up at the idea.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
double standardsunequal treatment
Dois pesos e duas medidas
"Dois pesos e duas medidas" means double standards. It's used when similar situations or people are judged by different criteria, in other words, when…
expressing frustration
Ainda por cima
The expression "ainda por cima" is used to introduce something unfavorable to a situation that was already bad. It often carries a tone of…
short-livedtemporary moments
Sol de pouca dura
The expression "sol de pouca dura" is used figuratively to describe something fleeting, especially moments of happiness, promises, or trends that quickly fade away.
cooking termsrecipe instructions
Quanto baste
The abbreviation "q b" stands for "quanto baste". It's often used in recipes to show that the amount of an ingredient, like salt or…
emotional agitationlosing control
Dar em maluco
The expression "dar em maluco" is used to describe someone who is emotionally upset or under pressure and about to lose control of the…
causal conjunctionlogical consequence
Daí
In this context, "daí" introduces a logical consequence or justification.
