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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Nem me aquece nem me arrefece
I couldn’t care less
Nem me aquece nem me arrefece expressa total indiferença perante algo que não tem qualquer impacto, seja emocionalmente ou de outra forma qualquer.
Examples:
- O que os outros dizem sobre mim nem me aquece nem me arrefece.
- What others say about me doesn’t bother me one bit.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
mental fatiguephysical exhaustion
Feito num 8
The expression "ficar feito num 8" means being tired or even exhausted, whether mentally or physically.
effort justificationworth it
Vale a pena
"Vale a pena" is used when the effort or cost of doing something is justified by the benefit it brings.
contradictionstrong negation
Nem tão pouco mais ou menos
The expression "nem tão pouco mais ou menos" is a strong denial or refutation. It emphasizes that something is absolutely not the case and…
negative situationsprogressive worsening
De mal a pior
The expression "de mal a pior" describes a situation where things keep getting progressively worse, whether it’s in health, finances, relationships, or other circumstances.
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…
positive smellsmell reactions
Cheirinho
Both expressions are reactions to a smell, but with opposite meanings. "Que cheirinho!" is used when you smell something pleasant. "Que cheirete!" applies to…
