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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Coitado!
Poor thing!
A expressão coitado! demonstra empatia e comiseração pelo sofrimento ou má sorte de alguém. Pode também ser usado de forma irónica dependendo do contexto.
Example:
- O João estudou tanto e chumbou no exame. Coitado!
- John studied so hard and failed his exam. Poor guy!
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
convenience suggestiontask efficiency
Com a mão na massa
"Já que estás com a mão na massa" is used to suggest that someone take care of an extra task while they're already doing…
quick transformationsudden change
Da noite para o dia
The expression "da noite para o dia" refers to a sudden and unexpected change. It suggests something happening abruptly.
age humorhealth complaints
Fator P.I.
"P. I." in "Fator P.I." is a common acronym for "Puta da Idade", in other words: "bloody age." It's used humorously to blame age…
pretendingrole-playing
Fazer-se de
The term "fazer-se de" implies hiding your true self. For example, it refers to someone who takes on a certain persona or attitude to…
expressing ironyobviousness
Pudera
The expression "pudera" is used when something isn't surprising given the circumstances. Sometimes, it can be used ironically.
private conflictspublic argument
Lavar a roupa suja
The expression "lavar a roupa suja" is used when someone talks about private conflicts in public.
