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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Que cena!
Unbelievable!
Que cena! expressa surpresa e incredulidade. É uma reação a algo inesperado e comum entre um público mais jovem.
Example:
- Eles comeram e foram-se embora do restaurante sem pagar. Que cena!
- They ate and left the restaurant without paying. Unbelievable!
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
question meaningsubject usage
Questão
"Questão" can mean "question" or "topic/subject". The context determines which one.
annoyancecomplainingrepetition
Vira o disco e toca o mesmo
“Vira o disco e toca o mesmo” can be used when someone keeps bringing up the same topic over and over again, usually in…
hopewaiting
Esperar
"Esperar por" means to wait for someone or something. "Esperar que" expresses hope or expectation.
common citizenpolitical critique
Zé-povinho
"Zé-povinho" is a term that refers to the average person, especially those with little social or economic power. It's often used critically or ironically…
approximation
Tipo
"Tipo" means category. However, in informal speech, it can also mean "approximately" or "more or less".
drastic differencepositive transformation
Como da água para o vinho
The expression "é como da água para o vinho" highlights a dramatic difference or transformation between two things, often for the better.
