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Angola em greve geral
Angola is holding a nationwide strike to demand better working conditions.
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Longevidade canina
Why small dogs usually live longer than big dogs.
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Implicar
The verb "implicar" changes its meaning depending on the sentence structure. "Implicar com" is used when someone is picking on or bothering someone else. "Implicar que" introduces a hint or something implied, often with a defensive or accusatory tone.
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Parar o vento com as mãos
A saying about accepting what you can’t control and moving forward.
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Esperar
"Esperar por" means to wait for someone or something. "Esperar que" expresses hope or expectation.
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De um lado para o outro
The term "de um lado para o outro" refers to a constant pendulum-like movement. It suggests dynamism, and sometimes restlessness or agitation.
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Sinestesia
Learn how some people uniquely blend their senses in special ways.
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Das duas uma
The phrase "das duas uma" introduces two mutually exclusive options.
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Mais vale feito que perfeito
Taking the first step is the most important thing of all.
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Por tudo e por nada
The expression "por tudo e por nada" is used to criticize people who complain or get annoyed about anything, for no real reason and in an exaggerated way.
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Porque é que bocejamos?
Main scientific theories that try to explain why we yawn.
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Foi-se
"Foi-se" means a sudden loss or a missed opportunity. Common alternatives include "já era", "ardeu", "esquece", and "fodeu-se" (slang).
