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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 that's especially appealing or desirable.
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PracticeÁgua na boca
Completion
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Preciso comprar um casaco novo
Here the theme is buying clothes. Complete the sentences so that they make sense.
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Anda tudo mais caro
Mario and Marta discuss rising prices and how they save on groceries and meals.
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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 a hint of irony or envy.
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The Other Meaning of ‘Sempre’ in Portuguese Questions
Learners usually meet sempre in its most common sense: a toda a hora, constantemente. In this meaning, it describes actions…
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Anda tudo mais caro
Mario and Marta discuss rising prices and how they save on groceries and meals.
Choice
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Sempre vais ao Porto?
Mark the sentences in which ‘sempre’ makes an implicit reference to a previous conversation.
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A Subtle Meaning of “Sempre” in Everyday Portuguese
In Portuguese, “sempre” can introduce a question that assumes earlier discussion. Here you will learn how this form signals continuity with a previous interaction.
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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 express helplessness, embarrassment, or a lack of power to change what's happening.
Completion
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Se eu tivesse tempo…
Complete the sentences so that they make sense.
Completion
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Ao entrar no carro…
Complete the sentences so that they make sense.
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Uma pechincha
In Portuguese, "uma pechincha" refers to something that's very cheap or something whose real value is much higher than its cost.
