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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Nem mais nem menos
Spot on
A expressão nem mais nem menos afirma precisão, sem exageros ou omissões.
Example:
- O filme foi mesmo como eu esperava, nem mais nem menos.
- The movie was just what I expected, spot on.
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Esticar a corda.
Keep going
dissimulatingpretending
Fazer de conta
The expression "fazer de conta" means to act as if something were true. It involves pretending and distorting reality. It's common both in playful…
slang money
Guito
"Guito" is slang for money. Other informal terms include "cacau", "massa", "pasta", "carcanhol", and "cheta".
expressing surpriseyouth slang
Que cena!
"Que cena!" expresses surprise and disbelief. It's a reaction to something unexpected and is commonly used among younger people.
emotional indifferenceexpressing apathy
Nem me aquece nem me arrefece
"Nem me aquece nem me arrefece" shows complete indifference toward something that has no impact at all, whether emotionally or in any other way.
defensive attitudetake personally
Enfiar o barrete
The expression "enfiar o barrete" means taking a general criticism or comment personally. It implies a defensive attitude.
constant occurrencefrequency
A toda a hora
The expression "a toda a hora" means that something happens very often or without stopping.
