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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Não ter pedal
Lacking the stamina
Não ter pedal significa não ter a resistência, o ritmo ou a capacidade de acompanhar os outros. Usa-se especialmente em contexto de desportos ou trabalho árduo.
Example:
- Acho que não tens pedal para me acompanhares.
- I don’t think you have the stamina to keep up with me.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
inconsistencymismatchsuspicion
Não bate certo
“Não bate certo” means something doesn’t make sense, doesn’t fit, or seems inconsistent.
conditional clauseexpressing exceptions
A não ser que
The expression "a não ser que" introduces a situation that prevents something from happening. It's used to express exceptions or limitations.
conversation startertopic transition
Por falar nisso
"Por falar em" is used to bring up something related to the current topic or even to transition to a different subject.
convenienceeasy access
À mão
The expression "à mão" means that something is easily accessible and within reach. It implies convenience.
regular alternation
Dia sim dia não
The term "dia sim dia não" refers to something that alternates regularly every two days.
easy task
É canja
The phrase "é canja" is a casual way of saying that something is very easy. It suggests that the task requires little effort compared…
