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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Lá está
Indeed
A expressão lá está confirma ou reforça um ponto já estabelecido. É frequentemente usada para concordar com uma afirmação ou para reafirmar algo já dito.
Example:
- Lá está, se não praticas o Português, a coisa não vai melhorar.
- There you go, if you don’t practice Portuguese, things won’t get better.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
expressing resignationmissed opportunity
Chapéu
The interjection "chapéu!" is used when something is suddenly lost or when you miss an opportunity. It suggests resignation.
ironic dismissalweak reasoning
A lógica da batata
The phrase "é a lógica da batata" is an ironic way to dismiss someone's reasoning as weak or unconvincing. It can also be used…
avoiding responsibilityshifting blame
Sacudir a água do capote
The expression "sacudir a água do capote" is used when someone refuses to take responsibility and blames others instead. It's commonly used in informal…
negative reactionoffense taken
Levar a mal
"Levar a mal" means to take something as an insult and feel hurt by it. It's used to describe a negative reaction or to…
grown upself reliant
Maior e vacinado
The expression "maior e vacinado" means that someone is an adult and able to take care of themselves.
direct communicationstraight talk
Pão pão, queijo queijo
The expression "pão pão, queijo queijo" refers to speaking clearly and directly. It's used to describe people who say things as they are, without…
