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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Pois pois
Yeah, right…
Pois pois é uma forma sarcástica de expressar dúvida ou descrença. Esta expressão pode ser usada para fazer pouco de afirmações exageradas ou mentiras óbvias ou simplesmente dita entre amigos com tom de brincadeira.
Example:
- – Eu nunca me engano! – Pois pois…
- – I’m never wrong! – Yeah, right…
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
effectivenessverb usage
Resultar
The verb "resultar" is used to say that something is effective and works as expected or as planned.
avoidanceproblem-solving
Chutar para canto
The expression "chutar para canto" means to deliberately avoid dealing with something or to ignore it on purpose. It's often used when someone skirts…
discouraging excusesuseless efforts
É escusado
The expression "escusas de" or "é escusado" means that something is pointless, unnecessary, or won't change the outcome. It's often used to dismiss excuses…
overcrowdedpacked spaces
À pinha
The expression "à pinha" is used to describe a space that is very full or overcrowded.
emotional outburstthrow tantrum
Fazer uma birra
"Fazer uma birra" is used when someone (kids or adults) gets really upset because they didn't get what they wanted and makes a scene.…
expressing resignationmissed opportunity
Chapéu
The interjection "chapéu!" is used when something is suddenly lost or when you miss an opportunity. It suggests resignation.
