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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Já era sem tempo
It was about time
A expressão já era sem tempo é usada quando uma ação ou mudança há muito esperada finalmente ocorre. Expressa uma mistura de sentimentos de alívio e frustação.
Example:
- Finalmente gravei este vídeo. Já era sem tempo!
- I finally recorded this video. It was about time!
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
health cautionsafety warning
Cuidado!
"Cuidado!" is an urgent warning used to alert someone to immediate danger. The phrase "ter cuidado" calls for paying attention and being cautious, both…
lack staminasports context
Não ter pedal
"Não ter pedal" means not having the stamina, pace, or ability to keep up with others. It's especially used in the context of sports…
expressing lucklucky you
Sorte a tua
"Sorte a tua" means "it was luck" or "you got lucky," and it's used as a reaction when something good happens to someone else.…
exactnessprecision
Nem mais nem menos
The phrase "nem mais nem menos" expresses accuracy, without exaggeration or omission.
by a whiskerclose callnear miss
Por uma unha negra
This expression describes a very narrow margin—something that happened, or didn't happen, almost by a miracle.
back out
Cortar-se
The expression "cortar-se" is used when someone backs out or cancels something at the last minute. It usually has a critical tone.
