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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Tudo depende
It all comes down to…
Tudo depende de introduz e enfatiza o fator chave do qual um resultado depende.
Examples:
- – Dessas duas ofertas de emprego, qual vais escolher? – Tudo depende de quem pagar mais.
- – Which of these two job offers will you choose? – It all boils down to who pays more.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
connectionscushy jobfavoritism
Tacho
“Tacho” means a comfortable, advantageous job or post, usually suggesting favoritism, connections, or weak merit.
critical decision
Ou vai ou racha
The expression "ou vai ou racha" means you have to make a decision right away, with no room for hesitation. It's often used in…
memory recallquick response
Na ponta da língua
The expression "na ponta da língua" has two meanings. It can refer to the frustration someone feels when they're trying to remember something but…
conflict escalationtension increase
Lançar achas na fogueira
The expression "lançar achas na fogueira" means making an already tense and problematic situation even worse instead of trying to calm things down.
question meaningsubject usage
Questão
"Questão" can mean "question" or "topic/subject". The context determines which one.
pretendingrole-playing
Fazer-se de
The term "fazer-se de" implies hiding your true self. For example, it refers to someone who takes on a certain persona or attitude to…
