Everyday Expressions
‘Take a Chance’ and ‘Give Someone a Chance’ in Portuguese
Portuguese uses different phrases for taking a risk and giving another person an opportunity.
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Everyday Expressions
How to Say ‘Look Forward to’ in Portuguese: Mal Posso Esperar
Learn natural Brazilian Portuguese alternatives to the literal English phrase ‘look forward to.’
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How to Say ‘Keep in Touch’ in Portuguese: Manter Contato
Learn friendly phrases for keeping in touch after a trip, event, course, or work project.
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How to Say ‘Get Along With’ in Portuguese: Se Dar Bem
Se dar bem describes getting along with a person or group in everyday Brazilian Portuguese.
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Portuguese Vocabulary
How to Say ‘Figure Out’ in Portuguese: Entender, Descobrir, or Resolver
Portuguese uses different verbs for understanding an explanation, discovering a fact, and solving a problem.
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How to Say ‘Come Up With an Idea’ in Portuguese: Pensar em
Learn natural Brazilian Portuguese for generating an idea, proposing a plan, or finding a solution.
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How to Say ‘I Agree’ in Portuguese: Concordar and Estar de Acordo
Use concordo to agree, concordo com to name the person or idea, and estou de acordo for a slightly more formal tone.
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How to Say ‘It Depends’ in Portuguese: Depende de
Depende works as a complete answer; add de before the factor that changes the answer.
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How to Say ‘I Don’t Mind’ in Portuguese: Tanto Faz or Não Me Importo?
Tanto faz can mean either option is fine, while não me importo can sound more indifferent or dismissive.
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How to Say ‘I’m Used to It’ in Portuguese: Estar Acostumado
Estar acostumado describes a familiar situation; acostumar-se describes the process of getting used to it.
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How to Say ‘Run Out of’ in Portuguese: Ficar Sem
Ficar sem describes having none left; acabar can describe a supply or resource running out.
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Borrow vs. Lend in Portuguese: Emprestar or Pegar Emprestado?
Emprestar can mean lend or loan; add pegar emprestado to make clear that you are the borrower.
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Bring vs. Take in Portuguese: Trazer or Levar?
Trazer usually moves something toward the speaker or destination; levar moves it away to another place.
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Say, Tell, and Speak in Portuguese: Dizer, Contar, or Falar?
Use dizer for saying words, contar for telling a story, and falar for speaking a language or having a conversation.
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See, Look, and Watch in Portuguese: Ver, Olhar, or Assistir?
Ver is broad seeing, olhar focuses attention, and assistir is commonly used for watching a film or show.
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Know vs. Meet in Portuguese: Saber, Conhecer, or Encontrar?
Saber is knowing a fact or how to do something; conhecer is being familiar with a person or place; encontrar is meeting or finding.
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Wait, Hope, and Expect in Portuguese: What Does Esperar Mean?
Esperar covers waiting and expecting; use torcer para when you mean to hope for a favorable outcome.
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Job vs. Work in Portuguese: Emprego, Trabalho, and Trabalhar
These related Portuguese words overlap, but emprego usually means a position and trabalho can name work, a task, or a workplace.
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