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convenienceeasy access
À mão
The expression "à mão" means that something is easily accessible and within reach. It implies convenience.
Idioms
The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
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immediate actionpromptness
Na hora
The expression "na hora" is used when something is done right away, without any delay or hesitation. It emphasizes being ready to...
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stalled planswork delay
Em águas de bacalhau
The expression "em águas de bacalhau" refers to something that remains stuck or unresolved. For example, a plan that, for some reason,...
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empty placelack activity
Às moscas
The expression "às moscas" describes a place that is empty or has no activity, like a store with no customers.
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bad guyvillain
O mau da fita
The term "o mau da fita" comes from movie slang and refers to the villain or antagonist in a story. In everyday...
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delayed action
Já era sem tempo
The expression "já era sem tempo" is used when something you've been waiting for finally happens. It conveys a mix of relief...
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pretendingrole-playing
Fazer-se de
The term "fazer-se de" implies hiding your true self. For example, it refers to someone who takes on a certain persona or...
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emotional agitationlosing control
Dar em maluco
The expression "dar em maluco" is used to describe someone who is emotionally upset or under pressure and about to lose control...
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extreme wealth
Podre de rico
The phrase "podre de rico" is an emphatic way of saying that someone is extremely wealthy. It often carries a tone of...
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expressing boredomexpressing frustration
Que seca!
The expression "que seca!" conveys boredom and frustration.
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envyjealousy
Dor de cotovelo
The expression "ter dor de cotovelo" is an idiomatic way to say that someone is jealous.
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emotional nuanceemphasis usage
Nem sequer
The expression "nem sequer" emphasizes that not even the bare minimum happened. It adds an emotional weight, often expressing neglect, surprise, or...
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good vibespositive energy
Boa onda
The expression "boa onda" is used to say that someone or something has a positive and pleasant energy.
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catch upconversation
Pôr a conversa em dia
The expression "pôr a conversa em dia" is used when two people get together to catch up and share stories and news...
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health cautionsafety warning
Cuidado!
"Cuidado!" is an urgent warning used to alert someone to immediate danger. The phrase "ter cuidado" calls for paying attention and being...
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enthusiastic reactionexpressing desire
Isso é que era
The phrase "isso é que era" expresses a wish or excitement about an imagined scenario. It has a dreamy tone and is...
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excessive praisesucking up
Dar à graxa
The expression "dar à graxa" means to flatter someone excessively, usually to get something in return. It has a critical tone and...
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expressing contrastironic tone
Tudo menos
The expression "tudo menos" means that something turned out very different from what was expected or wanted. It suggests contrast and surprise,...
