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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Rua
Get out; get lost
As expressões rua, fora, e desaparece são formas alternativas de expressar a mesma ideia: dizer a alguém de forma assertiva para sair. Estas expressões são normalmente usadas em momentos de tensão.
Example:
- Já chega. Rua! Não quero mais ouvir as tuas desculpas.
- That’s enough. Get out! I don’t want to hear your excuses anymore.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
cooking termsrecipe instructions
Quanto baste
The abbreviation "q b" stands for "quanto baste". It's often used in recipes to show that the amount of an ingredient, like salt or…
memorymental blank
Ter uma branca
"Ter uma branca" means having a sudden mental blank — losing momentary access to a word, thought, or piece of information. Informal.
negative situationsprogressive worsening
De mal a pior
The expression "de mal a pior" describes a situation where things keep getting progressively worse, whether it’s in health, finances, relationships, or other circumstances.
distance distinctionlocation adverbs
Ali vs Lá
"Ali" refers to something that isn't near the speaker or the listener, but is still relatively close compared to "lá".
excess emphasishumorous tone
Tudo e mais alguma coisa
"Tudo e mais alguma coisa" highlights excess and abundance, often with a humorous or critical tone.
expressing boredomexpressing frustration
Que seca!
The expression "que seca!" conveys boredom and frustration.
