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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
A torto e a direito
Left and right
A expressão a torto e a direito significa fazer as coisas de forma descuidada. Implica falta de controlo ou planeamento.
Example:
- Ele não tem cuidado nenhum, faz tudo a torto e a direito.
- He’s not careful at all, he does everything left and right.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
chicken out
Cortar-se
The expression "cortar-se" means to back down, give up, or hesitate to do something, usually because of fear, shyness, or sudden insecurity. It's often…
private conversationside note
À parte
The expression "à parte" means separately or in private. It's used when something is set aside or discussed away from the main group. However,…
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…
killing timetime wasting
Encher chouriços
The expression "encher chouriços" refers to keeping busy with pointless tasks just to pass the time.
cause effect
Tanto é que
The phrase "tanto é que" introduces a fact that proves or supports a previous statement.
difficultiesstruggling
Estar a braços com
The expression "estar a braços com" conveys the idea of being deeply involved in a difficult or demanding situation. It's often used when someone…
