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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Até (actually)
Actually
A palavra até, dependendo da sua posição na frase, pode expressar surpresa ou enfatizar um resultado diferente do esperado.
Examples:
- Até gostei das minhas férias na Hungria.
- I actually enjoyed my vacation in Hungary.
- O concerto do carro até não foi caro.
- The car repair wasn’t that expensive after all.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
damage donesituation outcontrol
Caldo entornado
The expression "está o caldo entornado" is used when something goes wrong and gets out of control or beyond repair.
negative consequencesvulnerability
Pôr-se a jeito
The expression "pôr-se a jeito" means to become vulnerable to criticism, problems, or negative consequences, often because of carelessness or naivety.
back out
Cortar-se
The expression "cortar-se" is used when someone backs out or cancels something at the last minute. It usually has a critical tone.
agreementemphasis
Completamente
The expression "completamente" is used to agree with someone or something without any hesitation or reservation, just like "sem dúvida".
current newsrecent changes
Novidades
"Novidades" is a broad term that refers to recent changes and events. "Notícias" specifically refers to current information provided by newspapers and other media…
chancerandom action
Ao calha
The expression "ao calha" means to do or say something randomly. Similar expressions include "à sorte" and "ao acaso".
