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Por acaso

"Por acaso" introduces disagreement or opposition to an idea. In another context, it can express coincidence or randomness.

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Aproveitar

"Aproveitar" means taking advantage of an opportunity or making good use of resources. "Aproveitar-se" is taking advantage of someone, with an exploitative meaning.

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In this context, "aí" means "then/in that case." It introduces the consequence of an action or the step needed to achieve a goal.

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Poder Posso

This structure repeats the verb to emphasize a possibility, but then sets a limit or introduces a drawback—it's like saying, "yes, but..."

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Já agora

Depending on the context, "já agora" can mean "by the way," introducing something related to what was just said. It can also express refusal or indignation, like saying "no way."

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Ficar sentido

"Ficar sentido" means to feel hurt or offended because of disappointment, neglect, or a personal slight. It suggests that someone is taking something personally.

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Questão

"Questão" can mean "question" or "topic/subject". The context determines which one.

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Ela por ela

"Ela por ela" means that two options are equivalent, with only minimal or irrelevant differences. "Dar por ela" is used when someone realizes or notices something.

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Apetecer

"Apetecer" followed by an object pronoun ("me", "te", "lhe") expresses a wish or desire.

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