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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Que lata!
What a nerve!
A expressão que lata! significa surpresa ou irritação com a audácia ou impertinência de alguém. É preciso ter lata! é outra variante.
Example:
- Ele apareceu sem ser convidado. Que lata!
- He showed up uninvited. What a nerve!
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
casual filler
Sei lá
"Sei lá" is a casual way of saying "I don't know". It can also be used like filler when you're hesitating or listing things.
connectionscushy jobfavoritism
Tacho
“Tacho” means a comfortable, advantageous job or post, usually suggesting favoritism, connections, or weak merit.
contradictionstrong negation
Nem tão pouco mais ou menos
The expression "nem tão pouco mais ou menos" is a strong denial or refutation. It emphasizes that something is absolutely not the case and…
double standardsunequal treatment
Dois pesos e duas medidas
"Dois pesos e duas medidas" means double standards. It's used when similar situations or people are judged by different criteria, in other words, when…
slang approval
Altamente
"Altamente" is slang used to show excitement and approval. It's mainly used by younger people to react positively to news, plans, or experiences. Other…
expressing disbelief
Poupa-me
The expression "poupa-me" is used as a reaction to something absurd that someone says or does. It's used for nonsense, far-fetched plans, or excuses…
