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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Cara de pau
Shameless
A expressão cara de pau refere-se a alguém que é ousado e atrevido, alguém que age sem vergonha ou pudor mostrando desconsideração pelas outras pessoas.
Examples:
- Ele teve a cara de pau de pedir um aumento depois de faltar uma semana.
- He had the nerve to ask for a raise after missing a whole week!
- Fingiu que não era nada com ele… que cara de pau!
- He pretended it had nothing to do with him… shameless!
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
convenience timingexpressing uncertainty
Se calhar
"Se calhar" means "maybe," expressing uncertainty or possibility. "Calhar bem" (or "calhar mal") is about convenience: something happens at a good or bad time.
getting pissed
Ficar nas horas
The expression "ficar nas horas" is used when someone gets really angry or furious. A common variation is "ficar nas horas do diabo".
avoid extremesbalanced approach
Nem 8 nem 80
The expression "nem 8 nem 80" encourages avoiding extremes and finding a balanced middle ground.
decisive moment
Hora H
"Hora h" refers to a decisive moment, often the critical point when something happens.
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.
emotional resentmentpersonal offense
Ficar sentido
"Ficar sentido" means to feel hurt or offended because of disappointment, neglect, or a personal slight. It suggests that someone is taking something personally.
