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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Acertar em cheio
Hit the mark
A expressão acertar em cheiosignifica atingir o alvo com precisão, seja de forma literal ou figurativa. Pode ser usada por exemplo quando alguém faz um comentário certeiro ou atinge um objetivo exatamente como planeado. Transmite a ideia de precisão e sucesso.
Examples:
- Ele atirou a bola e acertou em cheio na cabeça no Manel!
- He threw the ball and hit Manel right in the head!
- A tua resposta está certa. Acertaste em cheio!
- Your answer is right. You’ve hit the nail on the head!
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
extreme wealth
Podre de rico
The phrase "podre de rico" is an emphatic way of saying that someone is extremely wealthy. It often carries a tone of envy and…
question meaningsubject usage
Questão
"Questão" can mean "question" or "topic/subject". The context determines which one.
current newsrecent changes
Novidades
"Novidades" is a broad term that refers to recent changes and events. "Notícias" specifically refers to current information provided by newspapers and other media…
expressing contrastironic tone
Tudo menos
The expression "tudo menos" means that something turned out very different from what was expected or wanted. It suggests contrast and surprise, and often…
anticipationexpressing relief
Já estava a ver
The phrase "já estava a ver que..." introduces a suspicion or worry that, in the end, didn’t happen. It expresses relief.
by a whiskerclose callnear miss
Por uma unha negra
This expression describes a very narrow margin—something that happened, or didn't happen, almost by a miracle.
