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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Zé-povinho
Common joe
Zé-povinho é um termo que representa o cidadão comum, especialmente aqueles com pouco poder social e económico. É frequentemente usado de forma crítica ou irónica em comentários políticos para destacar injustiças e defeitos do sistema.
Example:
- Os políticos são uns incompetentes e no final é o Zé-povinho quem paga a fatura.
- Politicians are incompetent and in the end it’s the poor who pay the bill.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
overcrowdedpacked spaces
À pinha
The expression "à pinha" is used to describe a space that is very full or overcrowded.
awarenessnoticing
Dar conta
The expression "dar conta" means to become aware of something through observation or reflection.
dissimulatingpretending
Fazer de conta
The expression "fazer de conta" means to act as if something were true. It involves pretending and distorting reality. It's common both in playful…
exceptional qualityunique
Fora de série
The expression "fora de série" is used to describe someone or something that stands out in a remarkable way and goes beyond what's usual.
anticipationfuture events
Estar ansioso por
The expression "estar ansioso por" conveys anticipation and excitement, often about something that's going to happen.
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…
