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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Tens cada uma
You must be kidding
A expressão tens cada uma é uma reação a algo surpreendente, ridículo ou difícil de acreditar.
Example:
- – As bananas estavam em promoção e comprei 10kg. – Tens cada uma!
- – Bananas were on sale and I bought 10kg. – Yu can’t be serious!
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
sabotageset up
Fazer a folha a alguém
The expression "fazer a folha a alguém" means to deliberately harm or sabotage someone, usually behind their back, with the intention of ruining their…
effort justificationworth it
Vale a pena
"Vale a pena" is used when the effort or cost of doing something is justified by the benefit it brings.
expressing anticipationlooking forward
Estou ansioso
In this context, "estar ansioso por" means looking forward to something good that's going to happen, like plans, events, or reunions.
losing controlstress reaction
Entrar em parafuso
The expression "entrar em parafuso" means getting really stressed out, nervous, or losing control, often because of pressure or unexpected events.
expressing doubtvalue skepticism
Se tanto
The phrase "se tanto" expresses skepticism and doubt about a stated value, suggesting it might actually be even lower.
boredomemotional state
Aborrecido
Depending on the context, "aborrecido" can mean "boring" or "annoyed/irritated."
