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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Carcanhol
Money
Os termos carcanhol, massa, cacau, guito e pastel referem-se todos a dinheiro.
Example:
- Eu bem gostava de ir mais vezes a restaurantes, mas falta-me guito.
- I’d love to go to restaurants more often, but I’m short of money.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
constant movement
De um lado para o outro
The term "de um lado para o outro" refers to a constant pendulum-like movement. It suggests dynamism, and sometimes restlessness or agitation.
complicated problemtricky situation
Um 31
The expression "um 31" refers to a complicated or confusing situation. It's used for problems, confusion, or a tough dilemma.
accepting opportunitieslimited choices
Tudo o que vem à rede
The metaphorical expression "tudo o que vier à rede é peixe" is used when someone isn't in a position to choose and has to…
appearance praisefashion compliment
Ficar a matar
The expression "ficar a matar" means that something really suits someone, especially clothes, accessories, or a new look. It's a fun and emphatic way…
double standardsunequal treatment
Dois pesos e duas medidas
"Dois pesos e duas medidas" means double standards. It's used when similar situations or people are judged by different criteria, in other words, when…
casual speechexpressing possibility
É capaz
The phrase "é capaz" is used to casually suggest that something is possible. It implies that something might be true, especially when the situation…
