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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Fazer-se de
To pretend, to play a role
A expressão fazer-se de implica camuflagem. Por exemplo, alguém que adota uma persona ou atitude para manipular percepções e dessa forma atingir um objetivo.
Examples:
- A Ana faz-se sempre de santinha.
- Ana always acts as if she’s a saint.
- Estás a fazer-te de estúpido?
- Are you playing dumb?
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
decision makingkey factor
Tudo depende
"Tudo depende de" introduces and highlights the key factor that a result depends on.
emotional stateexpressing irritation
Pelos cabelos
The expression "pelos cabelos" describes someone who is extremely annoyed or overwhelmed by something.
boredomemotional state
Aborrecido
Depending on the context, "aborrecido" can mean "boring" or "annoyed/irritated."
inconsistencymismatchsuspicion
Não bate certo
“Não bate certo” means something doesn’t make sense, doesn’t fit, or seems inconsistent.
memory recallquick response
Na ponta da língua
The expression "na ponta da língua" has two meanings. It can refer to the frustration someone feels when they're trying to remember something but…
mess upnervous mistake
Meter os pés pelas mãos
The expression "meter os pés pelas mãos" is used when someone acts clumsily or makes a mistake because they're nervous or not very competent.
