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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.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
bargaincheap price
Uma pechincha
In Portuguese, "uma pechincha" refers to something that's very cheap or something whose real value is much higher than its cost.
emotional outburstthrow tantrum
Fazer uma birra
"Fazer uma birra" is used when someone (kids or adults) gets really upset because they didn't get what they wanted and makes a scene.…
decision makingkey factor
Tudo depende
"Tudo depende de" introduces and highlights the key factor that a result depends on.
direct speechfrankness
Sem papas na língua
The expression "sem papas na língua" or "não ter papas na língua" refers to someone who speaks very directly, without softening their words.
social influenceworkplace favor
Meter uma cunha
The expression "meter uma cunha" means that someone uses another person's social status and influence (usually a friend or family member) to achieve a…
polite requestsmall quantity
Um nadinha
"Um nadinha" means a small amount of something.
