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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Ficar sentido
To resent
Ficar sentido significa ressentir alguma coisa devido a desilusão, negligência ou ofensa pessoal. Implica que alguém leva algo a mal.
Examples
- O João não foi à festa de anos da Joana e ela ficou sentida com ele.
- João didn’t go to Joana’s birthday party and she resented it.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
expressing doubtvalue skepticism
Se tanto
The phrase "se tanto" expresses skepticism and doubt about a stated value, suggesting it might actually be even lower.
abbreviation usageindefinite number
N (vários)
In this context, "n" is short for "número" and stands for an unspecified number of items.
difficulty
Não é pêra doce
The phrase "não é pêra doce" is used to say that something is difficult and requires sacrifice. It has a humorous tone.
emotional stateexpressing irritation
Pelos cabelos
The expression "pelos cabelos" describes someone who is extremely annoyed or overwhelmed by something.
direct speechno filters
Sem peneiras
The expression "sem peneiras" refers to someone who speaks or acts in a very direct, unfiltered way. It suggests a blunt honesty that ignores…
luxury privilegetreat oneself
Dar-se ao luxo
"Dar-se ao luxo" means allowing yourself an extra (whether it's time, money, or options) that most other people don't have access to. It implies…
