To be jealous
A expressão ter dor de cotovelo é uma forma idiomática para dizer que alguém está com inveja.
Examples:
- A Catarina tem dor de cotovelo da irmã.
- Catarina is jealous of her sister.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
internal dialogueself reflection
Conversar com os botões
The expression "conversar com os botões" brings to mind someone talking to themselves, often in a calm or introspective way. It's a poetic way…
something fishysuspicion
Aqui há gato!
The expression "aqui há gato" means that something seems suspicious or out of the ordinary. It's used when there are reasons to believe that…
expressing disbelief
Poupa-me
The expression "poupa-me" is used as a reaction to something absurd that someone says or does. It's used for nonsense, far-fetched plans, or excuses…
correcting misunderstanding
Não é por aí
The expression "não é por aí" is used to correct a mistaken idea or to suggest that the reason or explanation given isn't accurate.
bedtime humorchildish speech
Xixi cama
The expression "xixi cama" refers to the way children talk and is used humorously by adults to signal that it's time to go to…
chicken out
Cortar-se
The expression "cortar-se" means to back down, give up, or hesitate to do something, usually because of fear, shyness, or sudden insecurity. It's often…
