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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Chamar-lhe um figo
Delicious
A expressão chama-lhe um figousa-se para elogiar algo especialmente saboroso ou agradável. É usada informalmente para expressar forte aprovação.
Example:
- Este arroz está-me a saber pela vida. Chama-lhe um figo!
- I’m loving this rice. It’s delicious!
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
convenience timingexpressing uncertainty
Se calhar
"Se calhar" means "maybe," expressing uncertainty or possibility. "Calhar bem" (or "calhar mal") is about convenience: something happens at a good or bad time.
hopewaiting
Esperar
"Esperar por" means to wait for someone or something. "Esperar que" expresses hope or expectation.
expressing surpriseyouth slang
Que cena!
"Que cena!" expresses surprise and disbelief. It's a reaction to something unexpected and is commonly used among younger people.
expressing boredomexpressing frustration
Que seca!
The expression "que seca!" conveys boredom and frustration.
slang money
Guito
"Guito" is slang for money. Other informal terms include "cacau", "massa", "pasta", "carcanhol", and "cheta".
expressing ironyobviousness
Pudera
The expression "pudera" is used when something isn't surprising given the circumstances. Sometimes, it can be used ironically.
