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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Por falar nisso
Speaking of / By the way
Por falar em usa-se para trazer à conversa algo relacionado com o assunto corrente ou até mesmo para fazer uma transição para um outro tópico.
Example:
- Por falar em viagens, não queres passar um fds em Madrid no próximo mês?
- Speaking of traveling, don’t you want to spend a weekend in Madrid next month?
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
be tiredbreak down
Dar o berro
The expression "dar o berro" means to break down or to reach your limits. It can be used for both objects (usually machines) and…
difficulty
Não é pêra doce
The phrase "não é pêra doce" is used to say that something is difficult and requires sacrifice. It has a humorous tone.
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…
dependencyfree riding
À mama
The expression "à mama" suggests that someone is getting something without effort and at the expense of others. It's often used critically and implies…
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…
expressing possibilityfuture plans
Sou capaz
The expression "sou capaz" is often used to mean "I can" or "it's quite possible that." It's used to indicate that something is possible…
