Alternative Phrases Flashcards
What is the feminine form of ‘worrier’ in Portuguese?
guerreira
What does ‘batir’ mean in English?
to knock, to bite
What is the Portuguese word for ‘duck’?
pato
What does ‘bala’ refer to?
bullet
What is the meaning of ‘pala’ in the context of a bat?
visor
Translate ‘tens palas nos olbeos’ to English.
you have a perfect view
What is the Portuguese term for ‘bull’?
bois boi
What does ‘pois’ signify in conversation?
used in agreement; to explain something
What is an ‘espresso’ called in Lisbon?
bica
What does ‘mesmo à bica’ imply?
to be nearly there
How do you say ‘more slowly, please’ in Portuguese?
mais devagar, por favor
What is the Portuguese word for ‘cat’?
gato
What does the phrase ‘há gato’ imply?
to be suspicious about something
What is the Portuguese term for ‘cactus’?
cacto
What does ‘galo’ mean in Portuguese?
rooster; bump on head (from falling)
What does ‘eu tenho o galo’ express?
I have such bad luck
What is ‘calo’ in the context of experience?
callus; to have experience
What is a ‘galão’ in Portuguese?
latte
What does ‘calão’ refer to?
street language; describe someone lazy
What is the Portuguese word for ‘dock’?
doca
What does ‘toca’ mean?
to ring; hole animals hide in
What does ‘dão’ refer to in Portuguese?
to give; Região de Dão (Portuguese wine)
