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Words on the topic: Common Expressions

This topic introduces frequently used expressions in English that help make your speech sound more natural. Perfect for learners who want to speak more like native speakers in casual and practical contexts. Each expression includes a translation and example usage.

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acabar

acabar

to finish

to complete, to end

Tu acabas o pão.

You finish the bread.

aparecer

aparecer

to appear

to show up

Vais aparecer na festa?

Are you going to show up at the party?

apenas

apenas

just

only

Você viu apenas um filme?

Have you only seen one movie?

barriga

barriga

belly

stomach

Minha barriga dói.

My stomach hurts.

bem

bem

well

very well

Está bem.

He is well.

certo

certo

right

correct

Está certo.

It is true.

coisa

coisa

thing

Essa coisa é muito importante.

This thing is very important.

conseguir

conseguir

to get

to achieve, to manage

Eu consigo abrir a porta.

I can open the door.

difícil

difícil

difficult

O teste é difícil.

The test is difficult.

estar em pé

estar em pé

to be standing

Eles vão estar em pé.

They will be standing.

fácil

fácil

easy

A lição é fácil.

The lesson is easy.

importante

importante

important

Educação é muito importante.

Education is very important.

juntos

juntos

together

Estamos juntos agora?

Are we together now?

mais

mais

more

Você quer mais pão?

Do you want more bread?

muito longe

muito longe

far away

Está muito longe daqui?

Is it very far from here?

nunca

nunca

never

Você nunca foi lá?

Have you ever been there?

ordinário

ordinário

ordinary

Ele é uma pessoa ordinária?

Is he an ordinary person?

possível

possível

possible

É possível chegar cedo?

Is it possible to arrive early?

pouco

pouco

few

a little

Pouco importa agora.

It doesn't matter now.

qualquer coisa

qualquer coisa

anything

Ela quer qualquer coisa doce.

She wants something sweet.

razoável

razoável

reasonable

Esse preço é razoável?

Is this price reasonable?

sempre

sempre

always

ever

Minha mãe sempre faz bolos deliciosos.

My mother always makes delicious cakes.

somente

somente

only

Trouxe somente pães.

I only brought bread.

só

só

alone

only

Só você vem?

Are you the only one coming?

óbvio

óbvio

obvious

evident

É óbvio que ela foi?

Is it obvious that she went?

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