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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
E daí?
So what?
A expressão e daí? é usada para desconsiderar um comentário ou implicar que a informação partilhada é irrelevante ou sem importância. Outra expressão equivalente é e depois?.
Example:
- – A Ana está sempre a viajar… – E daí?
- – Ana is always traveling… – So what?
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
negative construction
Não dá
"Não dá" or "não vai dar" means that something won't be possible or isn't going to happen. It's used to show that something isn't…
mental distractionspaced out
Estar na lua
"Estar na lua" means being distracted or mentally absent. It's used when someone isn't paying attention to what's going on around them.
abbreviation usageindefinite number
N (vários)
In this context, "n" is short for "número" and stands for an unspecified number of items.
precaution
Pelo sim pelo não
"Pelo sim pelo não" means taking precautions—doing something "just in case" you end up needing it.
overcrowdedpacked spaces
À pinha
The expression "à pinha" is used to describe a space that is very full or overcrowded.
negative consequencesvulnerability
Pôr-se a jeito
The expression "pôr-se a jeito" means to become vulnerable to criticism, problems, or negative consequences, often because of carelessness or naivety.
