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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
O mau da fita
The villain, the bad guy
A expressão o mau da fita vem da gíria do cinema e refere-se ao vilão ou antagonista de uma história. No uso quotidiano, descreve alguém que é culpabilizado ou visto como o malfeitor.
Example:
- Tenho que ser sempre eu o mau da fita?
- Do I always have to be the bad guy?
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
expressing frustration
Ainda por cima
The expression "ainda por cima" is used to introduce something unfavorable to a situation that was already bad. It often carries a tone of…
cooking termsrecipe instructions
Quanto baste
The abbreviation "q b" stands for "quanto baste". It's often used in recipes to show that the amount of an ingredient, like salt or…
overcrowdedpacked spaces
À pinha
The expression "à pinha" is used to describe a space that is very full or overcrowded.
social influence
Quem pode, pode
The expression "quem pode, pode" highlights that people with power, resources, or influence can do whatever they want. It's often used with a hint…
empty placelack activity
Às moscas
The expression "às moscas" describes a place that is empty or has no activity, like a store with no customers.
double standardsunequal treatment
Dois pesos e duas medidas
"Dois pesos e duas medidas" means double standards. It's used when similar situations or people are judged by different criteria, in other words, when…
