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E daí?
The expression "e daí?" is used to dismiss a comment or suggest that the information shared is irrelevant or unimportant. Another similar expression is "e depois?".
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Present Subjunctive in Portuguese – Part 1
The Present Subjunctive appears in sentences that involve hope, fear, recommendations, or conditions—often introduced by conjunctions like que, se, or quando.
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Já estava a ver
The phrase "já estava a ver que..." introduces a suspicion or worry that, in the end, didn’t happen. It expresses relief.
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Impressões digitais
Learn how genes and the womb environment create unique fingerprints.
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Present Subjunctive in Portuguese – Conjugation
To form the Present Subjunctive in Portuguese, verbs take on new endings that reflect uncertainty, emotion, or indirect commands.
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Master the Verb Dar with 10 Portuguese Idioms
Forget about translating every word literally! Portuguese is full of idiomatic gems, and the verb “dar” (to give) might just…
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Portuguese Gerúndio
To talk about actions in progress, Portuguese relies on the Gerúndio—its version of the English present participle.
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Suíça vence Eurovisão
Portugal voted for Israel at Eurovision despite Switzerland winning the contest.
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Se tanto
The phrase "se tanto" expresses skepticism and doubt about a stated value, suggesting it might actually be even lower.
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Devagar se vai ao longe
Success comes from staying calm, patient, and persistent over time.
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Fator P.I.
"P. I." in "Fator P.I." is a common acronym for "Puta da Idade", in other words: "bloody age." It's used humorously to blame age for aches, tiredness, or other physical and mental health complaints.
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Zé-povinho
"Zé-povinho" is a term that refers to the average person, especially those with little social or economic power. It's often used critically or ironically in political discussions to highlight injustices and flaws in the system.
