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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Dar-se bem
Get along well
A expressão dar-se bem significa ter uma boa relação com alguém ou adaptar-se facilmente a uma situação. Dar-se mal significa o contrário.
Example:
- Eles dão-se bem na escola.
- They get along well at school.
- Ele dá-se mal no trabalho.
- He doesn’t get along at work.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
missed opportunitysudden loss
Foi-se
"Foi-se" means a sudden loss or a missed opportunity. Common alternatives include "já era", "ardeu", "esquece", and "fodeu-se" (slang).
expressing possibilityfuture plans
Sou capaz
The expression "sou capaz" is often used to mean "I can" or "it's quite possible that." It's used to indicate that something is possible…
defensive attitudetake personally
Enfiar o barrete
The expression "enfiar o barrete" means taking a general criticism or comment personally. It implies a defensive attitude.
conditional usage
Desde que
"Desde que" can indicate the beginning of something, or it can set a condition. The meaning depends on the context.
avoidanceproblem-solving
Chutar para canto
The expression "chutar para canto" means to deliberately avoid dealing with something or to ignore it on purpose. It's often used when someone skirts…
improvisationlast minute
Em cima do joelho
The expression "em cima do joelho" refers to doing something in a hurry without proper preparation. It suggests carelessness or improvisation.
