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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Da noite para o dia
Overnight, suddenly
A expressão da noite para o dia aplica-se a uma mudança rápida e inesperada. Implica uma alteração brusca.
Example:
- Ela mudou de ideias da noite para o dia.
- She changed her mind overnight.
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Esticar a corda.
Keep going
luxury privilegetreat oneself
Dar-se ao luxo
"Dar-se ao luxo" means allowing yourself an extra (whether it's time, money, or options) that most other people don't have access to. It implies…
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…
immediate actionpromptness
Na hora
The expression "na hora" is used when something is done right away, without any delay or hesitation. It emphasizes being ready to act.
conversation startertopic transition
Por falar nisso
"Por falar em" is used to bring up something related to the current topic or even to transition to a different subject.
slang money
Guito
"Guito" is slang for money. Other informal terms include "cacau", "massa", "pasta", "carcanhol", and "cheta".
bad choicesdifficult decisions
Venha o diabo e escolha
The expression "venha o diabo e escolha" is used when you're faced with a situation where all the options are bad.
