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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Um 31
A tricky situation
A expressão um 31 refere-se a uma situação complicada ou confusa. Aplica-se a problemas, confusão ou um dilema difícil de resolver.
Examples:
- Ontem meti-me num grande 31! Nem imaginas… Será que me podes ajudar?
- Yesterday I got into trouble! You have no idea… Can you help me?
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
ending conversationexpressing frustration
Chega!
In this context, "chega!" means "enough!" and is used to put an end to a conversation or behavior.
inconvenient timinglate arrival
Tarde e a más horas
The expression "tarde e a más horas" is an emphatic way of saying that someone arrived not just late, but at an inconvenient or…
limited knowledgeuncertainty
Tanto quanto sei
The phrase "tanto quanto sei" expresses limited knowledge or uncertainty. It shows that the speaker is sharing what they believe to be true, while…
convenience suggestiontask efficiency
Com a mão na massa
"Já que estás com a mão na massa" is used to suggest that someone take care of an extra task while they're already doing…
bad guyvillain
O mau da fita
The term "o mau da fita" comes from movie slang and refers to the villain or antagonist in a story. In everyday use, it…
private conflictspublic argument
Lavar a roupa suja
The expression "lavar a roupa suja" is used when someone talks about private conflicts in public.
