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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Nem pouco mais ou menos
Not in the slightest
A expressão nem pouco mais ou menos é uma forma enfática de negar algo e é usada para rejeitar insinuações ou suposições.
Example:
- – Estás zangado comigo? – Eu, zangado? Nem pouco mais ou menos.
- – Are you angry with me? – Me angry? Not in the slightest.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
emotional outburstthrow tantrum
Fazer uma birra
"Fazer uma birra" is used when someone (kids or adults) gets really upset because they didn't get what they wanted and makes a scene.…
disappoint someonepersonal affront
Fazer uma desfeita
"Fazer uma desfeita" means to let someone down and often involves a personal offense.
appearance praiseclothing compliment
Fica-te bem
The phrase "fica-te bem" is used to compliment someone's appearance. It's typically used to refer to clothing and overall style.
avoiding responsibilityshifting blame
Sacudir a água do capote
The expression "sacudir a água do capote" is used when someone refuses to take responsibility and blames others instead. It's commonly used in informal…
difficult situationtough choice
Entre a espada e a parede
The expression "estar entre a espada e a parede" means being in a tough situation with no easy way out. It's usually used when…
dissimulatingpretending
Fazer de conta
The expression "fazer de conta" means to act as if something were true. It involves pretending and distorting reality. It's common both in playful…
