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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Dia sim dia não
Every other day
A expressão dia sim dia não refere-se a uma alternância regular a cada dois dias.
Example:
- Costumo jogar ténis dia sim dia não.
- I usually play tennis every other day.
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Esticar a corda.
Keep going
motivational slangperformance encouragement
Bora lá partir isto tudo
The phrase "bora lá partir isto tudo!" is slang for "vamos arrasar!" It's used to pump someone up before a big moment, like a…
double standardsunequal treatment
Dois pesos e duas medidas
"Dois pesos e duas medidas" means double standards. It's used when similar situations or people are judged by different criteria, in other words, when…
ending conversationexpressing frustration
Chega!
In this context, "chega!" means "enough!" and is used to put an end to a conversation or behavior.
cooking termsrecipe instructions
Quanto baste
The abbreviation "q b" stands for "quanto baste". It's often used in recipes to show that the amount of an ingredient, like salt or…
casual filler
Sei lá
"Sei lá" is a casual way of saying "I don't know". It can also be used like filler when you're hesitating or listing things.
conditional adviceindirect suggestion
Se fosse a ti
"Se fosse a ti" means "if I were in your shoes." It's used to give advice or make a suggestion in a gentle, indirect…
