porcas e parafusos
The English phrase "nuts and bolts" can be translated into Portuguese as porcas e parafusos.
In Portuguese, porcas e parafusos refers to the inner workings of something. While the literal translation is understood, it is more common in Portuguese to use terms like detalhes técnicos or aspectos práticos to describe the inner workings of a process or system.
Meaning: inner workings of something (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation of 'nuts and bolts', where porcas means nuts and parafusos means bolts.
Did you know?
- In Portuguese, the word porca means both a 'nut' and a 'female pig'. Using the word in the wrong context can lead to accidental and humorous references to livestock.
- In Brazil, calling someone a parafuso is a slang way to suggest they are slightly crazy or have a 'screw loose'.
- To describe the essential core or 'nuts and bolts' of a situation, a Portuguese speaker might use the word miolo, which literally means 'little brain' or 'crumb'.
Examples in context
- O engenheiro estava focado nos parafusos e porcas para concluir o projeto.The engineer was focused on the nuts and bolts to complete the project.
- Por favor, verifique se todos os parafusos e porcas estão apertados corretamente.Please check if all the nuts and bolts are tightened correctly.
Example conversation
Rodrigo and Mariana are discussing a new business strategy.
- RodrigoVocê já conhece as porcas e parafusos do negócio?Do you already know the nuts and bolts of the business?
- MarianaAinda não, Mariana está me explicando tudo.Not yet, Mariana is explaining everything to me.
- RodrigoÉ importante dominar as porcas e parafusos primeiro.It is important to master the nuts and bolts first.
- MarianaEu concordo, Rodrigo, vou estudar mais.I agree, Rodrigo, I will study more.
