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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Se não for a bem…
The easy way or the hard way
A expressão se não for a bem, vai a mal significa que se algo não for feito de forma voluntária, será imposto. É frequentemente usada em contextos de autoridade, sinalizando determinação e potenciais consequências.
Example:
- Ele tem de fazer como eu digo. Se não for a bem, vai a mal.
- He has to do as I say. If not the easy way, then the hard way.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
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…
making mistakesscrew up
Meter o pé na poça
The expression "meter o pé na poça" means to make a mistake or get yourself into trouble, often by saying or doing something wrong.…
ignoring problem
Assobiar para o lado
The expression "assobiar para o lado" is used when someone deliberately ignores something. It means that a person avoids acknowledging a problem, and by…
chancerandom action
Ao calha
The expression "ao calha" means to do or say something randomly. Similar expressions include "à sorte" and "ao acaso".
consequence indicator
Aí
In this context, "aí" means "then/in that case." It introduces the consequence of an action or the step needed to achieve a goal.
fingers crossedgood luck
Fazer figas
The expression "fazer figas" is used to wish someone luck and show support before something uncertain or important, like a test or a big…
