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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Se tanto
If that much
A expressão se tanto expressa ceticismo e dúvida sobre um valor declarado, sugerindo que pode ser ainda menos
Example:
- – Ele ganha uma miséria, penso que são 900€ ao mês. – Se tanto!
- – He earns a pittance, I think it’s €900 a month. – If that much!
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abbreviation usageindefinite number
N (vários)
In this context, "n" is short for "número" and stands for an unspecified number of items.
hasty workpoor quality
Feito a martelo
The expression "feito a martelo" suggests that something was done in a hurry and carelessly. It implies poor quality and a lack of finesse.
ignoring problem
Assobiar para o lado
The expression "assobiar para o lado" is used when someone deliberately ignores something. It means that a person avoids acknowledging a problem, and by…
good vibespositive energy
Boa onda
The expression "boa onda" is used to say that someone or something has a positive and pleasant energy.
question meaningsubject usage
Questão
"Questão" can mean "question" or "topic/subject". The context determines which one.
age humorhealth complaints
Fator P.I.
"P. I." in "Fator P.I." is a common acronym for "Puta da Idade", in other words: "bloody age." It's used humorously to blame age…
