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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Chapéu
Too late!
A interjeição chapéu! é usada numa situação de perda súbita ou oportunidade perdida. Implica resignação.
Example:
- Queria comprar o frigorífico mas a promoção acabou a semana passada. Chapéu!
- I wanted to buy the fridge but the promotion ended last week. Now it’s gone!
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
private conflictspublic argument
Lavar a roupa suja
The expression "lavar a roupa suja" is used when someone talks about private conflicts in public.
carelessnesscriticismlow quality
Às três pancadas
"Às três pancadas" describes something done carelessly or without quality. Used to criticize poor work or improvised solutions. Depreciative tone.
deep troublefinancial problems
Estar em maus lençóis
The expression "estar em maus lençóis" means being in serious trouble or in a tough, tricky situation.
control situation
Ter a faca e o queijo na mão
The expression "ter a faca e o queijo na mão" means being fully in control of a situation. It implies that the person has…
expressing disbelief
Poupa-me
The expression "poupa-me" is used as a reaction to something absurd that someone says or does. It's used for nonsense, far-fetched plans, or excuses…
limited knowledgeuncertainty
Tanto quanto sei
The phrase "tanto quanto sei" expresses limited knowledge or uncertainty. It shows that the speaker is sharing what they believe to be true, while…
