Inglês Todos os Dias #14: Cuidado com a tradução de Phrasal Verbs

by Tim Barrett | Mar 12, 2015 | Inglês Todos os Dias, Podcasts2015 | 21 comments

Ontem lhe ensinei o phrasal verb get through something, que pode ser traduzido com “terminar/completar/chegar até o fim” de uma tarefa. Um membro de nossa comunidade perguntou se ela poderia dizer “I want to speak English fluently, but I haven’t got through (it) yet.” [Ainda não cheguei até o fim.] Ouça a minha resposta no mini-podcast de hoje. Esta resposta vale para o uso e tradução de todos os phrasal verbs inclusive.

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Frases no mini podcast de hoje:

I didn’t get through my studies.
I haven’t got through the book yet.
I finished.
I’m done.
Wow, I finally got through filling out that form.

50+ Phrasal Verbs with the word GET:

http://domineingles.webstorelw.com.br/products/phrasal-verbs-com-get

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How about you? What have you managed to get through?

21 Comments

Lourdes on March 12, 2015 at 16:49

Hi, Tim!

You said in the last post the word “membra”, It sounds weird in Portuguese so, I found this explanation and here goes: ” Apesar de o dicionário Houaiss registrar “membra” como feminino pouco usado de “membro”, este substantivo é masculino, servindo para ambos os gêneros: O homem é um membro da comunidade; a mulher também é um membro da comunidade.
Have a nice weekend!
Regards Lourdes
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- timandtammy on March 12, 2015 at 17:15
  
  Thank you for the information, Lourdes! I really appreciate your help! Good to know. Hope you have a great weekend!
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Guilherme on March 12, 2015 at 16:57

Hey, Tim!

Even though it is used by some people, the word ‘membra’ is actually not correct. Since it has no feminine, you’re supposed to say, “Ela é um membro da nossa comunidade.” Some other words include ESTUDANTE, ÍDOLO, VÍTIMA, MONSTRO, and so on.

But Portuguese, just like English, is becoming quite flexible, which means “membra” might be perfectly acceptable in the near future.

Have a great weekend.
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- timandtammy on March 12, 2015 at 17:13
  
  Thanks, Guilherme! I knew somebody would help me here! Have a great weekend!
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Valéria on March 12, 2015 at 17:13

Hi, Tim, sobre a sua pergunta se pode falar “membra”, aqui vai a explicação: Apesar de o dicionário Houaiss registrar “membra” como feminino pouco usado de “membro”, este substantivo é masculino, servindo para ambos os gêneros: O homem é um membro da comunidade; a mulher também é um membro da comunidade.
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gabriela on March 12, 2015 at 17:35

I finally get through my master degree. What a challenge!

Thanks Tim
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gabriela on March 12, 2015 at 17:36

By the way
Could you recommend a pratical dictionary only for phrasal verbs?

Thanks
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- Emerson on March 13, 2015 at 10:56
  
  I’d like know this too! Tim, could you recommend to us?
  
  But, there a site that teaches some phasal verbs and american expressions… but, I don’t know whether this site is dependable:
  
  http://www.urbandictionary.com/
  
  There some funny expressions… hehehe…
  
  Great weekend for all!
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- timandtammy on March 13, 2015 at 18:02
  
  Hello, Gabriela and Emerson,
  
  Any Learner’s Dictionary (Cabridge, Oxford, Longman, etc.) of Phrasal Verbs would be good, as they give simple explanations, and, more importantly, examples of how to use the phrasal verbs.
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  - Emerson on March 13, 2015 at 20:50
    
    I´ll have a peek in this!
    
    Thanks a lot and have a nice weekend!
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    - timandtammy on March 13, 2015 at 23:12
      
      Thanks, Emerson! You, too, have a great weekend! “See” you on Monday.
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Fabricio Correa de Oliveira on March 12, 2015 at 20:17

Great!
Everything related to english language I will follow, like and share!
Thanks to y’all!
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- timandtammy on March 12, 2015 at 21:20
  
  Thank you, Fabricio! Your enthusiasm is contagious!
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Vera Abreu on March 19, 2015 at 08:15

Dear teacher,
Good Morning!!
It was great explanation.
Thank you.
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MARILENE LIBER on March 19, 2015 at 19:08

can I say “my son never get through anything he begins” like gym, swimming and English courses?
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- timandtammy on March 19, 2015 at 19:45
  
  You can say that, Marilene; however, it is more common to say “He never finishes anything he starts” (It’s a common phrase.)
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José LUiz on March 23, 2015 at 19:02

Hellow Tim,

The phrase “I haven’t got through the book yet”, it is right? I thought it was present perfect and so should be “I haven’t gotten through the book yet. Please, help me.

Thank you for your time.
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- timandtammy on March 23, 2015 at 21:16
  
  Hello, José! Americans usually use “gotten”, but you can also use “got” for the participle of “get” – get-got-got or get-got-gotten
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  - José LUiz on March 24, 2015 at 20:41
    
    Hi, Tim
    
    I didin’t Know that. Tanks for your tip.
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    - timandtammy on March 25, 2015 at 11:21
      
      My pleasure, José Luiz.
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thiago on March 19, 2018 at 15:40

Well, Tom. I am learning English and listing your podcasts every day! That’s why (podcast 12, básico todos os dias) I’ll be able to speak fluently. So, I never will say uncle (podcast 6, todos os dias). Thank you for your class!
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