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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.
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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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overcrowdedpacked spaces
À pinha
The expression "à pinha" is used to describe a space that is very full or overcrowded.
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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...
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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...
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money slang
Carcanhol
The terms "carcanhol", "massa", "cacau", "guito", and "pastel" all refer to money.
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excessive talkingnonstop speech
Falar pelos cotovelos
The expression "falar pelos cotovelos" is used to describe someone who talks excessively and just won't stop.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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exactnessprecision
Nem mais nem menos
The phrase "nem mais nem menos" expresses accuracy, without exaggeration or omission.
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emotional stateexpressing irritation
Pelos cabelos
The expression "pelos cabelos" describes someone who is extremely annoyed or overwhelmed by something.
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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...
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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.
