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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Guito
Money
Guito é calão para dinheiro. Outras expressões informais incluem cacau, massa, pasta, carcanhol e cheta.
Example:
- Eu bem queria comprar um apartamento ali em Leça junto ao mar, mas falta-me guito.
- I really wanted to buy an apartment in Leça by the sea, but I don’t have the money.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
casual speechexpressing possibility
É capaz
The phrase "é capaz" is used to casually suggest that something is possible. It implies that something might be true, especially when the situation…
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…
insignificancesocial status
Zé-Ninguém
The expression "zé-ninguém" refers to someone insignificant or powerless. It's often used in a dismissive way to belittle someone's authority or importance.
insomnia
Passar a noite em branco
The expression "passar a noite em branco" means staying up all night without sleeping. It's often used when someone is restless, working late, or…
audacityimpertinence
Que lata!
The expression "que lata!" is used to show surprise or annoyance at someone's boldness or rudeness. "É preciso ter lata!" is another variation.
financial struggleimprovisation
À rasca
The expression "estar à rasca" (or "à rasquinha") is used when someone is in a tough spot, like when they’re out of money or…
