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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
A toda a hora
All the time, constantly
A expressão a toda a hora significa que algo acontece com muita frequência ou sem interrupção.
Examples:
- O Miguel envia-me mensagens a toda a hora.
- Miguel sends me messages all the time.
- Ela diz palavrões a toda a hora.
- She swears all the time.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
reveal secretspill beans
Descair-se
"Descair-se" means to accidentally reveal something, often information that was supposed to be kept secret.
carelessnesscriticismlow quality
Às três pancadas
"Às três pancadas" describes something done carelessly or without quality. Used to criticize poor work or improvised solutions. Depreciative tone.
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…
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…
awarenessnoticing
Dar conta
The expression "dar conta" means to become aware of something through observation or reflection.
inconsistencymismatchsuspicion
Não bate certo
“Não bate certo” means something doesn’t make sense, doesn’t fit, or seems inconsistent.
