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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Ali vs Lá
Over there (nearby) / There (faraway)
Ali refere-se a algo que não está ao pé do falante nem do ouvinte, mas ainda assim relativamente próximo quando comparado com lá.
Examples:
- O Paulo está ali na sala ao lado.
- Paulo is in the next room.
- O Paulo está lá na França.
- Paulo is in France.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
emotional agitationlosing control
Dar em maluco
The expression "dar em maluco" is used to describe someone who is emotionally upset or under pressure and about to lose control of the…
emotional reaction
Atirar-se ao ar
The expression "atirar-se ao ar" means to get really angry or furious about something.
insignificancesocial status
Zé-Ninguém
The expression "zé-ninguém" refers to someone insignificant or powerless. It's often used in a dismissive way to belittle someone's authority or importance.
sudden eventsunexpected actions
Sem mais nem menos
The expression "sem mais nem menos" is used when something happens suddenly, without warning or explanation. It conveys surprise or abruptness.
expressing contrastironic tone
Tudo menos
The expression "tudo menos" means that something turned out very different from what was expected or wanted. It suggests contrast and surprise, and often…
decision makingexclusive options
Das duas uma
The phrase "das duas uma" introduces two mutually exclusive options.
