Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Portuguese term or phrase:
no frigir dos ovos
English translation:
at the end of the day
Added to glossary by
Lindsay Spratt
Jun 30, 2011 22:27
12 yrs ago
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Portuguese term
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Native in: Portuguese (Variant: Brazilian) 
Works in: English to Portuguese, Portuguese to English
no frigir dos ovos
Portuguese to English
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What is the equivalent idiom in English? I could use "after all" or something to this effect, but other suggestions are welcome. Thanks!
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +1 | at the end of the day |
Lindsay Spratt
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| 4 +2 | bottom line |
Gilmar Fernandes
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| 4 +1 | when all's said and done |
Nick Taylor
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| 3 | when the chips are down |
Edimilson Ferreira
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Change log
Jul 4, 2011 16:04: Lindsay Spratt Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
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1 hr
Lindsay Spratt
France
France
Native in English
Works in field
France
Por/Sp/Cat/Fr->En, IoLDipTrans, MACantab
Native in: English
Works in: Portuguese to English, Spanish to English, English, and 2 more.
Related KudoZ points
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8
Selected
at the end of the day
A bit more informal than 'after all'.
Note from asker:
| This is a good option too, Lindsay. Thanks! |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks, Lindsey!"
+2
1 min
Gilmar Fernandes
United States
United States
Native in Portuguese
&
English
United States
25 + yrs. Business experience PORT- ENG
Native in: Portuguese , English
Works in: Portuguese to English, English to Portuguese
Related KudoZ points
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28
bottom line
suggestion......would need to see more context
Note from asker:
| Obrigada, Gilmar. Eu inseri a frase inteira acima, para dar mais contexto. |
| Thanks everyone! |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Muriel Vasconcellos
: 'After all' in the context posted under the discussion.
17 mins
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Thanks Muriel :) Yes, 'after all' fits better in that particular sentence.
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| agree |
R. Alex Jenkins
: I agree with MVC, above. After reading the context, "After all" fits better
35 mins
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Obrigado Ricardoooo :)
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1 hr
Edimilson Ferreira
Armenia
Armenia
Native in Portuguese
Armenia
Precision and clarity
Native in: Portuguese (Variant: Brazilian)
Works in: English to Portuguese, Portuguese to English, German to Portuguese, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
:
8
when the chips are down
I think a saying in in order here. If I'm not mistaken, "when the chips are down" could be a good candidate. If I understand the Brazilian saying correctly, it's a perfect match. Please check the link.
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Note added at 1 hr (2011-06-30 23:32:13 GMT)
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Encontrei uma definição de "no frigir dos ovos" no Aulete:
No frigir dos ovos
1 Pop. Em conclusão, afinal, no final das contas.
http://aulete.uol.com.br/site.php?mdl=aulete_digital&op=load...
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Note added at 1 hr (2011-06-30 23:32:13 GMT)
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Encontrei uma definição de "no frigir dos ovos" no Aulete:
No frigir dos ovos
1 Pop. Em conclusão, afinal, no final das contas.
http://aulete.uol.com.br/site.php?mdl=aulete_digital&op=load...
Note from asker:
| Thanks, Edimilson. I'm not sure if the English idiom has exactly the same meaning, though, as, according to the definition in the link above, it applies "When a situation is urgent or desperate." Thanks! |
+1
9 hrs
Nick Taylor
Native in English
Portuguese to English, English to Portug
Native in: English
Works in: Portuguese to English, English to Portuguese
Related KudoZ points
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52
when all's said and done
when all's said and done (at least where I come from in the UK)
Note from asker:
| Thanks, Nick! |
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