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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Pão pão, queijo queijo
Straight to the point, no beating around the bush
A expressão pão pão, queijo queijo, refere-se a falar de forma clara e direta. É usada para descrever pessoas que dizem as coisas como são, sem rodeios.
Example:
- O João é pão pão, queijo queijo. Não tem paciência para rodeios.
- João calls a spade a spade. He has no patience for beating around the bush.
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Esticar a corda.
Keep going
flirtingromantic interest
Fazer-se a
The expression "fazer-se a" refers to someone who shows romantic interest in another person. It suggests actively pursuing someone, often with charm or flirtatious…
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,…
food compliment
Chamar-lhe um figo
The expression "chama-lhe um figo" is used to praise something that's especially tasty or enjoyable. It's an informal way to show strong approval.
quantitysufficiency
Chega e sobra
The expression "chega e sobra" means that something is more than enough for a particular need.
contextual meaningexpressing refusal
Já agora
Depending on the context, "já agora" can mean "by the way," introducing something related to what was just said. It can also express refusal…
insomnia
Passar a noite em branco
The expression "passar a noite em branco" means staying up all night without sleeping. It's often used when someone is restless, working late, or…
