Report a problem
The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Era o que faltava
This is all I needed
Era só o que faltava exprime indignação e usa-se quando algo parece excessivo, injusto ou absurdo.
Example:
- – Hoje cozinhas e lavas a louça. – Era só o que faltava! Ou uma coisa ou outra.
- – Today you’re cooking and washing the dishes. – No way! I do either one or the other.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
negative traitsneaky behavior
Chico-esperto
"Chico-esperto" refers to someone who tries to deceive others in a dishonest or opportunistic way. It definitely has a negative tone and is used…
excessive talkingnonstop speech
Falar pelos cotovelos
The expression "falar pelos cotovelos" is used to describe someone who talks excessively and just won't stop.
constant hesitationdecision uncertainty
Vai não vai
The expression "vai não vai" conveys hesitation, indecision, or constant back-and-forth. It's often used to express uncertainty during the decision-making process.
bad choicesdifficult decisions
Venha o diabo e escolha
The expression "venha o diabo e escolha" is used when you're faced with a situation where all the options are bad.
correcting misunderstanding
Não é por aí
The expression "não é por aí" is used to correct a mistaken idea or to suggest that the reason or explanation given isn't accurate.
intense desiremouth watering
Água na boca
"Ficar com água na boca" means that someone really wants something, usually food, but it can also be used figuratively for anything that's especially…
