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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Sol de pouca dura
Short-lived
A expressão sol de pouca dura é usada figurativamente para descrever algo efémero, especialmente momentos de alegria, promessas ou tendências que desaparecem rapidamente.
Examples:
- Ele apaixonou-se rápido, mas aquilo foi sol de pouca dura.
- He fell in love quickly, but it was short-lived.
- A fama do Rui foi sol de pouca dura — já ninguém se lembra dele.
- Rui’s fame was short-lived — no one remembers him anymore.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
difficult situationtough choice
Entre a espada e a parede
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look alikestylish appearance
Ter pinta
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careless actionslack control
A torto e a direito
The expression "a torto e a direito" means doing things carelessly. It suggests a lack of control or planning.
age humorhealth complaints
Fator P.I.
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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…
calm conflictreduce tension
Pôr água na fervura
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