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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Deixa lá
Never mind
A expressão deixa lá ou deixa lá isso apela a desviar a atenção de algo que não valha o nosso tempo ou esforço.
Examples:
- Deixa lá isso, amanhã é outro dia.
- Forget about it; tomorrow is another day.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
luxury privilegetreat oneself
Dar-se ao luxo
"Dar-se ao luxo" means allowing yourself an extra (whether it's time, money, or options) that most other people don't have access to. It implies…
difficultiesstruggling
Estar a braços com
The expression "estar a braços com" conveys the idea of being deeply involved in a difficult or demanding situation. It's often used when someone…
complicated situationsproblematic moments
Aí é que a porca torce o rabo
The expression "aí é que a porca torce o rabo" refers to the moment when things get complicated. It's used when a situation suddenly…
catch upconversation
Pôr a conversa em dia
The expression "pôr a conversa em dia" is used when two people get together to catch up and share stories and news about what’s…
mental fatiguephysical exhaustion
Feito num 8
The expression "ficar feito num 8" means being tired or even exhausted, whether mentally or physically.
ability challengelack skill
Não ter unhas
The expression "não ter unhas" suggests that someone doesn't have the skill or ability to handle a challenge. It implies that the task is…
