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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Com a pulga atrás da orelha
Feeling suspicious
A expressão com a pulga atrás da orelha é usada quando alguém suspeita ou desconfia de alguma coisa. Implica cautela e renitência
Example:
- Eles ofereceram-me uma viagem ao Brasil mas eu estou com a pulga atrás da orelha. Bom demais para ser verdade.
- They offered me a trip to Brazil but I am skeptical. Too good to be true.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
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.
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.
expressing doubtsarcasm
Pois pois
"Pois pois" is a sarcastic way to show doubt or disbelief. You can use this expression to mock exaggerated claims or obvious lies, or…
ending conversationexpressing frustration
Chega!
In this context, "chega!" means "enough!" and is used to put an end to a conversation or behavior.
decision makingexclusive options
Das duas uma
The phrase "das duas uma" introduces two mutually exclusive options.
illogical ideasnonsense meaning
Sem pés nem cabeça
The expression "sem pés nem cabeça" is used to describe something that doesn't make sense, is illogical, incoherent, or absurd. It's used when a…
