Can you pass this test? Expressions with the word JEITO

by | May 2, 2023 | Test your Portuguese

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Have you noticed that there are countless expressions with the word JEITO (way) in Portuguese? Brazilians love that word!

Today we’re going to take a test to see if you know how to use some of these very popular Brazilian expressions.

Are you ready for the test? Let’s get started!

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1. What does “dar um jeito” mean?

A. Dar um presente (Give a gift).

B. Encontrar uma solução (Find a solution).

C. Torcer o tornozelo (Sprain the ankle)

​​2. What does “de jeito” mean?

A. Intensamente (Intensely).

B. Lentamente (Slowly).

C. Esperançosamente (Hopefully).

​​3. What does “ficar sem jeito” mean?

A. Ficar feliz (Be happy).

B. Ficar triste (Be sad).

C. Ficar envergonhado (Be embarrassed)

​​4. What does “com jeito” mean?

A. Com insegurança ou medo (Insecure or afraid).

B. Com força ou violência (With force or violence).

C. Com cuidado ou carinho (With care or affection).

5. What does “de qualquer jeito” mean?

A. De forma descuidada (Carelessly).

B. De forma cuidadosa (Carefully).

C. De forma inteligente (Intelligently).

​​6. What does “daquele jeito” mean?

A. Desinteressado e ausente (Uninterested and absent).

B. De mau humor ou desagradável (Bad-tempered or unpleasant).

C. Bem-humorado e sorridente (Good-humored and smiling).

7. What does “tomar jeito” mean?

A. Comportar-se de forma adequada (Behave appropriately).

B. Tomar café da manhã (Have breakfast).

C. Arrumar um novo namorado (Get a new boyfriend).

8. What does “dar um mau jeito” mean?

A. Divertir-se (Have fun).

B. Machucar-se (Get hurt).

C. Casar-se (Get married).

9. What does “levar jeito para” mean?

A. Levar algo para alguém (Bring something to someone).

B. Sentir medo ou insegurança (Feel afraid or insecure).

C. Ter uma habilidade ou talento (Have a skill or talent).​ ​

10. What does “ter jeito com” mean?

A. Ter uma habilidade ou talento (Have a skill or talent).

B. Ter um ótimo trabalho (Have a great job).

C. Ter problemas para resolver (Have problems to solve).

Correct Answers:

1. What does “dar um jeito” mean?

Answer: B. Encontrar uma solução. (Find a solution).

For example:

-Não se preocupe. Eu vou dar um jeito. (Don’t worry. I’ll find a way).

2. What does “de jeito” mean?

Answer: A. Intensamente. (Intensely).

For example:

-Ai! Bati com o cotovelo na mesa de jeito! (Ouch! I hit my elbow on the table so hard!)

3. What does “ficar sem jeito” mean?

Answer: C. Ficar envergonhado. (Be embarrassed)

For example:

-Maria ficou sem jeito com o comentário do pai. (Maria was embarrassed by her father’s comment.)

4. What does “com jeito” mean?

Answer: C. Com cuidado ou carinho. (With care or affection).

For example:

-Você precisa falar com jeito para conseguir o que quer. (You need to speak nicely to get what you want.)

5. What does “de qualquer jeito” mean?

Answer: A. De forma descuidada. (Carelessly).

For example:

-A criança largou as roupas de qualquer jeito pela casa. (The child dropped the clothes carelessly around the house.)

6. What does “daquele jeito” mean?

Answer: B. De mau humor ou desagradável (Bad-tempered or unpleasant).

For example:

-Pedro brigou com a namorada de novo e está daquele jeito! (Pedro had a fight with his girlfriend again and is in a bad mood.)

7. What does “tomar jeito” mean?

Answer: A. Comportar-se de forma adequada. (Behave appropriately).

For example:

-Pedro precisa tomar jeito e conseguir um trabalho. (Pedro needs to get it together and find a job.)

8. What does “dar um mau jeito” mean?

Answer: B. Machucar-se. (Get hurt).

For example:

-Dei um mau jeito nas costas. (I hurt my back.)

9. What does “levar jeito para” mean?

Answer: C. Ter uma habilidade ou talento (Have a skill or talent.)

For example:

-Maria leva jeito para pintura. (Maria has a knack for painting.)

10. What does “ter jeito com” mean?

Answer: A. Ter uma habilidade ou talento (Have a skill or talent).

For example:

-Carol tem jeito com animais. (Carol has a way with animals.)

That’s it, everybody! I hope you enjoyed this lesson! You’ll find more Portuguese lessons at the bottom of this page.

Até a próxima!

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