Common Portuguese idiomatic expressions and colloquial slang with their literal and actual meanings. Front: the idiom. Back: English meaning and usage note.
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- Água mole em pedra dura
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Persistence and determination will overcome obstacles. From the idea that soft water eventually wears away hard stone.- Bater pernalta
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To waste time, dawdle, or mess around without purpose.- Dar uma mão
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To help someone, lend a hand, assist with a task.- Dar de bafo
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To gossip or blab about someone's private information.- Dar um jeito
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To find a way or improvise a solution, often creatively or informally.- Estar na berlinda
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To be under scrutiny, in the spotlight, or being judged or criticized.- Estar de pé atrás
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To be suspicious, wary, or standing back with doubt or mistrust.- Estar fora de si
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To be beside oneself, extremely angry, upset, or out of control.- Estar com a corda no pescoço
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To be in serious trouble or in a tight, desperate situation.- Estar com o rabo entre as pernas
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To be ashamed, embarrassed, defeated, or cowering in fear.- Estar de braços abertos
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To welcome someone warmly and enthusiastically with open arms.- Estar de fogo
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To be very attractive, hot, or visually striking (often used romantically).- Estar de mãos abanando
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To be helpless, unable to do anything, or without resources in a situation.- Estar na corda bamba
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To be in a precarious or unstable situation, walking a tightrope.- Estar numa saia justa
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To be in a tight spot, awkward situation, or difficult position.
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