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
complainingexaggeration
Por tudo e por nada
The expression "por tudo e por nada" is used to criticize people who complain or get annoyed about anything, for no real...
B1
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).
B1
having planssetting goals
Ter em vista
"Ter em vista" means having a goal, plan, or intention in mind.
B1
expressing coincidenceexpressing opposition
Por acaso
"Por acaso" introduces disagreement or opposition to an idea. In another context, it can express coincidence or randomness.
B1
exploiting othersseizing opportunity
Aproveitar
"Aproveitar" means taking advantage of an opportunity or making good use of resources. "Aproveitar-se" is taking advantage of someone, with an exploitative...
B1
consequence indicator
Aí
In this context, "aí" means "then/in that case." It introduces the consequence of an action or the step needed to achieve a...
B1
expressing limitationverb emphasis
Poder Posso
This structure repeats the verb to emphasize a possibility, but then sets a limit or introduces a drawback—it's like saying, "yes, but..."
B1
excessive situationexpressing indignation
Era o que faltava
"Era só o que faltava" expresses outrage and is used when something seems excessive, unfair, or absurd.
B1
contextual meaningexpressing refusal
Já agora
Depending on the context, "já agora" can mean "by the way," introducing something related to what was just said. It can also...
B1
emotional resentmentpersonal offense
Ficar sentido
"Ficar sentido" means to feel hurt or offended because of disappointment, neglect, or a personal slight. It suggests that someone is taking...
B1
question meaningsubject usage
Questão
"Questão" can mean "question" or "topic/subject". The context determines which one.
B1
equivalencenoticing
Ela por ela
"Ela por ela" means that two options are equivalent, with only minimal or irrelevant differences. "Dar por ela" is used when someone...
B1
expressing desireverb apetecer
Apetecer
"Apetecer" followed by an object pronoun ("me", "te", "lhe") expresses a wish or desire.
B1
back out
Cortar-se
The expression "cortar-se" is used when someone backs out or cancels something at the last minute. It usually has a critical tone.
B1
agreementemphasis
Completamente
The expression "completamente" is used to agree with someone or something without any hesitation or reservation, just like "sem dúvida".
B1
conditional adviceindirect suggestion
Se fosse a ti
"Se fosse a ti" means "if I were in your shoes." It's used to give advice or make a suggestion in a...
B1
intense activitymaximum speed
Sempre a abrir
"Sempre a abrir" means going full speed or "all out." It describes times of intense, fast-paced activity, often with great results.
B1
disbeliefslang
Treta
"Treta" or "tretas" means lie or nonsense. It's used to show skepticism and disbelief.
