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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Questão
Question / Issue, subject
Questão pode significar “pergunta” (pedido de esclarecimento) ou “tema/assunto” (ponto em debate). O contexto decide.
Examples:
- Alguém tem alguma questão?
- Does anyone have any questions?
- Isso é uma questão importante!
- That’s an important issue!
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
exceeding expectationsfalling short
Ir além v. Ficar aquém
"Ir além" means to exceed or go beyond what was expected, while "ficar aquém" is the opposite: it means not meeting expectations.
abbreviation usageindefinite number
N (vários)
In this context, "n" is short for "número" and stands for an unspecified number of items.
boldnessshameless behavior
Cara de pau
The expression "cara de pau" refers to someone who is bold and shameless, someone who acts without embarrassment or restraint and shows a lack…
conditional clauseexpressing exceptions
A não ser que
The expression "a não ser que" introduces a situation that prevents something from happening. It's used to express exceptions or limitations.
get alongrelationship
Dar-se bem
The expression "dar-se bem" means getting along well with someone or easily adapting to a situation. "Dar-se mal" means the opposite.
audacityimpertinence
Que lata!
The expression "que lata!" is used to show surprise or annoyance at someone's boldness or rudeness. "É preciso ter lata!" is another variation.
