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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Estou ansioso
To be looking forward to
Neste contexto, estar ansioso por significa estar desejoso ou ansiar por algo bom que vai acontecer (planos, eventos, reencontros).
Example:
- Estou ansioso pelas férias.
- I’m looking forward to the vacation.
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Esticar a corda.
Keep going
inconsistencymismatchsuspicion
Não bate certo
“Não bate certo” means something doesn’t make sense, doesn’t fit, or seems inconsistent.
missed opportunitysudden loss
Foi-se
"Foi-se" means a sudden loss or a missed opportunity. Common alternatives include "já era", "ardeu", "esquece", and "fodeu-se" (slang).
anticipationanxiety
Estar em pulgas
The expression "estar em pulgas" describes someone who is restless, anxious, or excited, often unable to stay still. It conveys a sense of anticipation…
luxury privilegetreat oneself
Dar-se ao luxo
"Dar-se ao luxo" means allowing yourself an extra (whether it's time, money, or options) that most other people don't have access to. It implies…
memory recallquick response
Na ponta da língua
The expression "na ponta da língua" has two meanings. It can refer to the frustration someone feels when they're trying to remember something but…
pretendingrole-playing
Fazer-se de
The term "fazer-se de" implies hiding your true self. For example, it refers to someone who takes on a certain persona or attitude to…
