Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Portuguese term or phrase:
onde já se viu
English translation:
have you ever (seen/heard someone/an xxx doing yyy like that)?
Added to glossary by
Marcelo González
Aug 19, 2005 12:14
18 yrs ago
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Portuguese term
Regina
onde já se viu
Non-PRO
Homework / test
Portuguese to English
Art/Literary
Linguistics
literary expressions
Surprized remark; slightly negative tone
Proposed translations
(English)
Proposed translations
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Marcelo González
United States
United States
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PhD in Translation Studies
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Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish
Portuguese term (edited):
onde j� se viu
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have you ever (seen/heard someone/an xxx doing yyy like that)?
I tell you, I just wouldn't have believed it, if I hadn't seen it (for) myself. :-)
Another option, which used to be heard more often here in the States (especially among older women), might be "Well, I have never..."
Good luck!!
Another option, which used to be heard more often here in the States (especially among older women), might be "Well, I have never..."
Good luck!!
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Cheers; spot on."
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Jorge Rodrigues
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Brazilian Portuguese Expert.
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, Portuguese (Variant: Brazilian)
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Portuguese term (edited):
onde j� se viu
how come?
With the correct voice tone.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Patricia Fierro, M. Sc.
3 mins
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| disagree |
Sormane Gomes
: "how come" means something else. It's used to ask someone why something has happened or why it is true.
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| agree |
Vasco Mota Pereira
13 hrs
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Portuguese term (edited):
onde j� se viu
can you imagine that?
To refer to something surprising, usually somebody's behavior: "Can you believe that guy?"
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Sormane Gomes
United States
United States
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English
United States
Fully bilingual; pharm/med, among others
Native in: English (Variant: US) , Portuguese (Variant: Brazilian)
Works in: Portuguese to English, English to Portuguese
Related KudoZ points
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24
Portuguese term (edited):
onde j� se viu
How can...?
We would need more context or a sentence to determine the most appropriate translation/expression.
This is one possibility. US-EN. For example, when you say...
Onde já se viu falar com seu pai desse jeito?
How can you talk to your father like that?
Onde já se viu alguém usar camiseta num restaurante chique?
How can someone wear a tank top in a fancy restaurant?
This is one possibility. US-EN. For example, when you say...
Onde já se viu falar com seu pai desse jeito?
How can you talk to your father like that?
Onde já se viu alguém usar camiseta num restaurante chique?
How can someone wear a tank top in a fancy restaurant?
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Jane Lamb-Ru (X)
: Amen. In Capital Letters
8 mins
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| agree |
Deborah do Carmo
: AMEN. IN CAPITAL LETTERS ;)
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judith ryan
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Brazil
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Portuguese term (edited):
onde j� se viu
Whoever heard of...?
although it sort of depends on the context ...
Whoever heard of going out in the snow with no shoes on? for a ridiculous example!
Whoever heard of going out in the snow with no shoes on? for a ridiculous example!
2 hrs
Claudio Mazotti
Brazil
Brazil
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Brazil
my motto:professionalism and dedication.
Native in: Portuguese (Variant: Brazilian)
Works in: English to Portuguese, Portuguese to English
Related KudoZ points
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112
Portuguese term (edited):
onde j� se viu
I can't beleive my ears.../ What on earth...
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