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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Meter os pés pelas mãos
To mess things up
A expressão meter os pés pelas mãos aplica-se quando alguém age de forma desajeitada ou comete um erro devido a nervosismo ou incompetência.
Example:
- Na entrevista, meti os pés pelas mãos logo no início.
- I got all mixed up at the start of the interview.
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Esticar a corda.
Keep going
negative traitsneaky behavior
Chico-esperto
"Chico-esperto" refers to someone who tries to deceive others in a dishonest or opportunistic way. It definitely has a negative tone and is used…
health cautionsafety warning
Cuidado!
"Cuidado!" is an urgent warning used to alert someone to immediate danger. The phrase "ter cuidado" calls for paying attention and being cautious, both…
delayed action
Já era sem tempo
The expression "já era sem tempo" is used when something you've been waiting for finally happens. It conveys a mix of relief and frustration.
expressing desireunreal wishes
Quem me dera
The expression "quem me dera" conveys a longing for something that's unattainable or unlikely to happen.
defensive attitudetake personally
Enfiar o barrete
The expression "enfiar o barrete" means taking a general criticism or comment personally. It implies a defensive attitude.
casual speechexpressing possibility
É capaz
The phrase "é capaz" is used to casually suggest that something is possible. It implies that something might be true, especially when the situation…
