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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Já estava a ver
I was wondering
A expressão já estava a ver que… introduz a expressão uma suspeita ou preocupação que no final não aconteceu. Transmite alívio.
Example:
- Já estava a ver! Nunca mais chegavas e comecei a pensar que te tinhas esquecido do nosso encontro.
- I was wondering! You never came and I started thinking you’d forgotten the our meeting.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
exactnessprecision
Nem mais nem menos
The phrase "nem mais nem menos" expresses accuracy, without exaggeration or omission.
expressing surpriseword usage
Até (actually)
The word "até" can express surprise or emphasize an unexpected result, depending on where it appears in the sentence.
convenience timingexpressing uncertainty
Se calhar
"Se calhar" means "maybe," expressing uncertainty or possibility. "Calhar bem" (or "calhar mal") is about convenience: something happens at a good or bad time.
get alongrelationship
Dar-se bem
The expression "dar-se bem" means getting along well with someone or easily adapting to a situation. "Dar-se mal" means the opposite.
bargaincheap price
Uma pechincha
In Portuguese, "uma pechincha" refers to something that's very cheap or something whose real value is much higher than its cost.
agreementconfirmation
Lá está
The expression "lá está" is used to confirm or reinforce a point that’s already been made. It’s often used to agree with a statement…
