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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Isso é que era
That would be great
A expressão isso é que era expressa um desejo ou entusiasmo por um cenário imaginado. Tem um tom sonhador e é uma reação a ideias apelativas mas improváveis. Expressões equivalentes incluem era bom e era doce.
Examples:
- – Queres ir jantar fora hoje à noite?
– Isso é que era. - – Do you want to go out for dinner tonight?
– That’d be lovely.
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Esticar a corda.
Keep going
deep troublefinancial problems
Estar em maus lençóis
The expression "estar em maus lençóis" means being in serious trouble or in a tough, tricky 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…
complainingexaggeration
Por tudo e por nada
The expression "por tudo e por nada" is used to criticize people who complain or get annoyed about anything, for no real reason and…
expressing desireunreal wishes
Quem me dera
The expression "quem me dera" conveys a longing for something that's unattainable or unlikely to happen.
draw attentionstand out
Dar nas vistas
The expression "dar nas vistas" is used to describe someone or something that stands out in a noticeable way.
convenience timingexpressing uncertainty
Se calhar
"Se calhar" means "maybe," expressing uncertainty or possibility. "Calhar bem" (or "calhar mal") is about convenience: something happens at a good or bad time.
