NEW FILL-IN
• A2 Beginner
Conduzir no Porto
NEW LISTEN
• A2 Beginner
Conduzir no Porto
NEW FILL-IN
• B2 Advanced
Uma voz que não reconheço
NEW LISTEN
• B2 Advanced
Uma voz que não reconheço
NEW COMPLETION
• A2+ Upper Beginner
Um vinho jovem
NEW FILL-IN
• A2 Beginner
Uma cozinha a brilhar
NEW MATCH
• A2 Beginner
Na cozinha
NEW LISTEN
• A2 Beginner
Uma cozinha a brilhar
NEW CHOICE
• B1 Intermediate
Chico-esperto
NEW FILL-IN
• A2+ Upper Beginner
O despertador que não tocou
NEW ORDERING
• A2+ Upper Beginner
Sem sinal por alguns momentos
NEW LISTEN
• A2+ Upper Beginner
O despertador que não tocou
NEW MATCH
• A2+ Upper Beginner
Temas da atualidade
NEW FILL-IN
• B1 Intermediate
Encontro às cegas
NEW COMPLETION
• A2+ Upper Beginner
Cada um com o seu estilo
NEW LISTEN
• B1 Intermediate
Encontro às cegas
The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Status
B1
decision makingkey factor
Tudo depende
"Tudo depende de" introduces and highlights the key factor that a result depends on.
B1
careless actionslack control
A torto e a direito
The expression "a torto e a direito" means doing things carelessly. It suggests a lack of control or planning.
B1
essential meaning
No fundo
The phrase "no fundo" introduces what really matters or is essential, beyond other more superficial aspects.
B1
indirect refusalsoft disagreement
Nem por isso
The phrase "nem por isso" is an indirect way of saying "no". It softens disagreement or lack of enthusiasm and is often...
B1
casual speechexpressing possibility
Às duas por três
The phrase "às duas por três" introduces a possibility, just like the phrases "se calhar" and "na volta".
B1
improvisationlast minute
Em cima do joelho
The expression "em cima do joelho" refers to doing something in a hurry without proper preparation. It suggests carelessness or improvisation.
B1
surprise reaction
Tens cada uma
The expression "tens cada uma" is used as a reaction to something surprising, ridiculous, or hard to believe.
B1
exceeding expectationsfalling short
Ir além v. Ficar aquém
"Ir além" means to exceed or go beyond what was expected, while "ficar aquém" is the opposite: it means not meeting expectations.
B1
effectivenessverb usage
Resultar
The verb "resultar" is used to say that something is effective and works as expected or as planned.
B1
appearance praiseclothing compliment
Fica-te bem
The phrase "fica-te bem" is used to compliment someone's appearance. It's typically used to refer to clothing and overall style.
B1
distance distinctionlocation adverbs
Ali vs Lá
"Ali" refers to something that isn't near the speaker or the listener, but is still relatively close compared to "lá".
B1
inconvenient timinglate arrival
Tarde e a más horas
The expression "tarde e a más horas" is an emphatic way of saying that someone arrived not just late, but at an...
B1
expressing opposition
Só que
"Só que" is a casual alternative to "mas" and is used to express disagreement with an initial idea.
B1
emphatic denial
Nem pouco mais ou menos
The expression "nem pouco mais ou menos" is an emphatic way to deny something and is used to reject insinuations or assumptions.
B1
imply meaningpick on
Implicar
The verb "implicar" changes its meaning depending on the sentence structure. "Implicar com" is used when someone is picking on or bothering...
B1
hopewaiting
Esperar
"Esperar por" means to wait for someone or something. "Esperar que" expresses hope or expectation.
B1
constant movement
De um lado para o outro
The term "de um lado para o outro" refers to a constant pendulum-like movement. It suggests dynamism, and sometimes restlessness or agitation.
B1
decision makingexclusive options
Das duas uma
The phrase "das duas uma" introduces two mutually exclusive options.
