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
negative traitsneaky behavior
Chico-esperto
"Chico-esperto" refers to someone who tries to deceive others in a dishonest or opportunistic way. It definitely has a negative tone and...
B1
defensive attitudetake personally
Enfiar o barrete
The expression "enfiar o barrete" means taking a general criticism or comment personally. It implies a defensive attitude.
B1
sabotageset up
Fazer a folha a alguém
The expression "fazer a folha a alguém" means to deliberately harm or sabotage someone, usually behind their back, with the intention of...
B1
bad moodmorning irritability
Acordar com os pés de fora
The expression "acordar com os pés de fora" means waking up in a bad mood for no apparent reason. It describes someone...
B1
avoiding distractionsprioritizing tasks
Ter mais que fazer
The expression "ter mais que fazer" means having more important things to deal with, so you don't waste time on something that's...
B1
mental distractionspaced out
Estar na lua
"Estar na lua" means being distracted or mentally absent. It's used when someone isn't paying attention to what's going on around them.
B1
direct speechfrankness
Sem papas na língua
The expression "sem papas na língua" or "não ter papas na língua" refers to someone who speaks very directly, without softening their...
B1
indulge someonesatisfy desires
Fazer a vontade
The expression "fazer a vontade" means to give someone what they want or to fulfill their wishes.
B1
intense desiremouth watering
Água na boca
"Ficar com água na boca" means that someone really wants something, usually food, but it can also be used figuratively for anything...
B1
social influence
Quem pode, pode
The expression "quem pode, pode" highlights that people with power, resources, or influence can do whatever they want. It's often used with...
B1
lack controlpowerlessness
De mãos atadas
"De mãos atadas" means being unable to do anything about a situation, as if your hands were literally tied. It's used to...
B1
bargaincheap price
Uma pechincha
In Portuguese, "uma pechincha" refers to something that's very cheap or something whose real value is much higher than its cost.
B1
competitionrivalry
Muitos cães ao mesmo osso
"Muitos cães ao mesmo osso" describes a situation where many people are competing for the same thing, often leading to rivalries or...
B1
food preferences
Não vou em bacalhau
The expression "ir em" is a casual way to talk about preferences and choices, especially when it comes to food, though it's...
B1
mental fatiguephysical exhaustion
Feito num 8
The expression "ficar feito num 8" means being tired or even exhausted, whether mentally or physically.
B1
emotional reaction
Atirar-se ao ar
The expression "atirar-se ao ar" means to get really angry or furious about something.
B1
deceptionfall for
Ir em cantigas
The expression "ir na cantiga" or "ir em cantigas" means that someone lets themselves be fooled by someone else. "Não ir em...
