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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Treta
Nonsense, bullshit
Treta ou tretas implica “mentira” ou “conversa fiada”. Expressa ceticismo e descrença.
Example:
- – A Ana disse que se vai despedir no final do mês. – Isso é treta! Não acredito.
- – Ana said she’s quitting at the end of the month. – That’s bullshit! I don’t believe it.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
losing controlstress reaction
Entrar em parafuso
The expression "entrar em parafuso" means getting really stressed out, nervous, or losing control, often because of pressure or unexpected events.
good vibespositive energy
Boa onda
The expression "boa onda" is used to say that someone or something has a positive and pleasant energy.
expressing surpriseword usage
Até (actually)
The word "até" can express surprise or emphasize an unexpected result, depending on where it appears in the sentence.
bedtime humorchildish speech
Xixi cama
The expression "xixi cama" refers to the way children talk and is used humorously by adults to signal that it's time to go to…
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…
having planssetting goals
Ter em vista
"Ter em vista" means having a goal, plan, or intention in mind.
