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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Podre de rico
Filthy rich
A expressão podre de rico é uma forma enfática de dizer que alguém é extremamente rico. A expressão tem muitas vezes um tom de inveja e ironia.
Example:
- A Gabriela é podre de rica.
- Gabriela is filthy rich.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
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.
dissimulatingpretending
Fazer de conta
The expression "fazer de conta" means to act as if something were true. It involves pretending and distorting reality. It's common both in playful…
money slang
Carcanhol
The terms "carcanhol", "massa", "cacau", "guito", and "pastel" all refer to money.
enthusiastic reactionexpressing desire
Isso é que era
The phrase "isso é que era" expresses a wish or excitement about an imagined scenario. It has a dreamy tone and is a reaction…
anticipationfuture events
Estar ansioso por
The expression "estar ansioso por" conveys anticipation and excitement, often about something that's going to happen.
constant occurrencefrequency
A toda a hora
The expression "a toda a hora" means that something happens very often or without stopping.
