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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Pelos cabelos
Pelos cabelos » Fed up, irritated
A expressão pelos cabelosdescreve alguém que está extremamente irritado ou sobrecarregado com alguma coisa.
Example:
- Já estou pelos cabelos de te ouvir.
- I’m sick of listening to you.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
decisive moment
Hora H vs Está na hora
"Hora h" refers to a decisive moment, often the critical point when something happens. "Está na hora" means the time to act has arrived.
careless actionslack control
A torto e a direito
The expression "a torto e a direito" means doing things carelessly. It suggests a lack of control or planning.
bargaincheap price
Uma pechincha
In Portuguese, "uma pechincha" refers to something that's very cheap or something whose real value is much higher than its cost.
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…
negative traitsneaky behavior
Chico-esperto
"Chico-esperto" refers to someone who tries to deceive others in a dishonest or opportunistic way. It definitely has a negative tone and is used…
quick transformationsudden change
Da noite para o dia
The expression "da noite para o dia" refers to a sudden and unexpected change. It suggests something happening abruptly.
