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
difficulty
Não é pêra doce
The phrase "não é pêra doce" is used to say that something is difficult and requires sacrifice. It has a humorous tone.
B1
cooking termsrecipe instructions
Quanto baste
The abbreviation "q b" stands for "quanto baste". It's often used in recipes to show that the amount of an ingredient, like...
B1
internal dialogueself reflection
Conversar com os botões
The expression "conversar com os botões" brings to mind someone talking to themselves, often in a calm or introspective way. It's a...
B1
assertive dismissal
Rua
The expressions "rua", "fora", and "desaparece" are different ways of expressing the same idea: telling someone assertively to leave. These phrases are...
B1
difficultiesstruggling
Estar a braços com
The expression "estar a braços com" conveys the idea of being deeply involved in a difficult or demanding situation. It's often used...
B1
overcrowdedpacked spaces
À pinha
The expression "à pinha" is used to describe a space that is very full or overcrowded.
B1
insomnia
Passar a noite em branco
The expression "passar a noite em branco" means staying up all night without sleeping. It's often used when someone is restless, working...
B1
precisionsuccess
Acertar em cheio
The expression "acertar em cheio" means to hit the target accurately, either literally or figuratively. For example, you might use it when...
B1
money slang
Carcanhol
The terms "carcanhol", "massa", "cacau", "guito", and "pastel" all refer to money.
B1
excessive talkingnonstop speech
Falar pelos cotovelos
The expression "falar pelos cotovelos" is used to describe someone who talks excessively and just won't stop.
B1
direct communicationstraight talk
Pão pão, queijo queijo
The expression "pão pão, queijo queijo" refers to speaking clearly and directly. It's used to describe people who say things as they...
B1
sudden eventsunexpected actions
Sem mais nem menos
The expression "sem mais nem menos" is used when something happens suddenly, without warning or explanation. It conveys surprise or abruptness.
B1
complicated problemtricky situation
Um 31
The expression "um 31" refers to a complicated or confusing situation. It's used for problems, confusion, or a tough dilemma.
B1
calm conflictreduce tension
Pôr água na fervura
The expression "pôr água na fervura" means to calm down a tense situation. It's used for conflicts and emotional states that are...
B1
exactnessprecision
Nem mais nem menos
The phrase "nem mais nem menos" expresses accuracy, without exaggeration or omission.
B1
emotional stateexpressing irritation
Pelos cabelos
The expression "pelos cabelos" describes someone who is extremely annoyed or overwhelmed by something.
B1
dependencyfree riding
À mama
The expression "à mama" suggests that someone is getting something without effort and at the expense of others. It's often used critically...
B1
instant effectreliable solution
Tiro e queda
The expression "tiro e queda" refers to something that works instantly and reliably. It's used for solutions or actions that never fail.
