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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Sem mais nem menos
From nowhere, just like that
A expressão sem mais nem menos é usada quando algo acontece de repente, sem aviso ou explicação. Transmite surpresa ou abruptidade.
Example:
- A Joana deixou de falar comigo sem mais nem menos. Não entendo.
- Joana stopped talking to me from nowhere. I don’t get it.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
imply meaningpick on
Implicar
The verb "implicar" changes its meaning depending on the sentence structure. "Implicar com" is used when someone is picking on or bothering someone else.…
expressing boredomexpressing frustration
Que seca!
The expression "que seca!" conveys boredom and frustration.
conditional adviceindirect suggestion
Se fosse a ti
"Se fosse a ti" means "if I were in your shoes." It's used to give advice or make a suggestion in a gentle, indirect…
control situation
Ter a faca e o queijo na mão
The expression "ter a faca e o queijo na mão" means being fully in control of a situation. It implies that the person has…
work hard
Dar ao litro
The expression "dar ao litro" means to work hard or put in a lot of effort. It's used when someone is giving their all,…
direct speechno filters
Sem peneiras
The expression "sem peneiras" refers to someone who speaks or acts in a very direct, unfiltered way. It suggests a blunt honesty that ignores…
