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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Aqui há gato!
Something’s fishy
A expressão aqui há gato significa que algo parece suspeito ou fora do normal. É usada quando há razões para acreditar que algo não bate certo ou não faz sentido.
Example:
- Ele apagou todas as mensagens antes de me mostrar o telemóvel. Aqui há gato!
- He deleted all the messages before showing me his phone. Something’s fishy!
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
by a whiskerclose callnear miss
Por uma unha negra
This expression describes a very narrow margin—something that happened, or didn't happen, almost by a miracle.
convenienceeasy access
À mão
The expression "à mão" means that something is easily accessible and within reach. It implies convenience.
insomnia
Passar a noite em branco
The expression "passar a noite em branco" means staying up all night without sleeping. It's often used when someone is restless, working late, or…
lack staminasports context
Não ter pedal
"Não ter pedal" means not having the stamina, pace, or ability to keep up with others. It's especially used in the context of sports…
discouraging excusesuseless efforts
É escusado
The expression "escusas de" or "é escusado" means that something is pointless, unnecessary, or won't change the outcome. It's often used to dismiss excuses…
boredomemotional state
Aborrecido
Depending on the context, "aborrecido" can mean "boring" or "annoyed/irritated."
