Colloquial expressions are everywhere. Make them part of your conversations!

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Imagine you’re telling your Brazilian friend about a surprise party, and you say, “Someone let the cat out of the bag.”

They might wonder, “Why was there a cat in a bag?” 😂

That’s how confusing it can feel when you don’t understand idiomatic expressions.

Let’s take your Portuguese from good to great — one expression at a time, starting with these five great expressions 💪🏼

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Meet your professora

Olá 👋 If we haven’t met yet, I’m Luciana, and I’m here to help you connect through Portuguese.

I’ve been teaching Portuguese since 2008, including at the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of San Francisco.

I’ve always had a passion for idiomatic expressions.

They’re everywhere in Portuguese, and they don’t make sense if you take them literally.

In Brazil, we use them constantly, and learning them is key to understanding and expressing yourself naturally.

If you’re learning Portuguese to deepen connections and feel more confident in conversations, I’m here to help you every step of the way.

5 authentic expressions

We use these expressions all the time. Understand when and how to use them naturally.

Examples in context

See real-life examples with clear, practical situations where these expressions fit perfectly.

Lock it in with a quiz

Practice with a quick quiz to help you remember and confidently use these expressions.