Monday, April 7, 2014

EXPRESSIONS…




Today we’re going to look at some expressions you can use in everyday conversation with friends.

1. E daí?

This means both “so what?” and “what’s up?”

-Essa pizza deve ter muitas calorias. That pizza must have a lot of calories.

-E dai? So what?



2. Pois é

This literally means, “well, yeah,” but is used in a negative context, so can also mean “yes, unfortunately.”

-Sua mãe disse que você tem que fazer o exame de novo.Your mom told me you have to take the college entrance exam again.

-Pois é! Yeah, unfortunately.



3. Ainda bem

This means “just as well,” or “well, thank goodness!”

O furacão não vai passar perto daqui. The hurricane isn’t going to come close to here.

Ainda bem! “Well, thank goodness!”

Até breve!

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