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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Cheirinho
Smells so good / bad
Ambas as expressões reagem a um cheiro, mas com tons opostos. Que cheirinho! diz-se perante cheiros e aromas agradáveis. Que cheirete! aplica-se à situação oposta.
Examples:
- Pão acabado de fazer… Que cheirinho!
- Freshly baked bread… Smells so good!
- Que cheirete é este?
- What is that smell?
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
embarrassing failurefall flat
Espalhar-se ao comprido
The expression "espalhar-se ao comprido" means to fall in an awkward way, often embarrassingly or dramatically. Figuratively, it can also mean to fail badly…
facing challengeshard time
Vi-me nelas
The expression "vi-me nelas" is used when someone faces challenges or difficulties, often unexpectedly.
health cautionsafety warning
Cuidado!
"Cuidado!" is an urgent warning used to alert someone to immediate danger. The phrase "ter cuidado" calls for paying attention and being cautious, both…
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…
polite requestsmall quantity
Um nadinha
"Um nadinha" means a small amount of something.
insomnia
Passar a noite em branco
The expression "passar a noite em branco" means staying up all night without sleeping. It's often used when someone is restless, working late, or…
