Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

She's a trip.

Portuguese translation:

Ela é uma figura. / Ela é doida varrida. / Ela é doida e meia! (PT-Pt) / Ela é do piorio. (PT-Pt)

Added to glossary by Oliver Simões
Mar 13, 2018 12:53
6 yrs ago
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English term

She\'s a trip.

English to Portuguese Art/Literary Poetry & Literature adult romance novel
Nick: "So, what do you think of Portia?”
Ilana: "She's a trip. And as you said—very sharp."

You're a trip: Meaning you are funny, amusing, and abnormal in a positive way. A comparison of the positives of a trip such as the adventure, fun, memories, and being taken away from your comfort zone. (The Urban Dictionary)

O que seria uma boa expressão equivalente em PT-Br?
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Mar 14, 2018 14:10: Oliver Simões changed "Edited KOG entry" from "<a href="/profile/2407412">Oliver Simões's</a> old entry - "She\'s a trip."" to ""Ela é uma figura. / Ela é doida varrida. / Ela é doida e meia! (PT-Pt) / Ela é do piorio. (PT-Pt)""

Discussion

@Oliver Em PT(pt) também se diz: ela é doida e meia! Ela é do piorio! Ela é fresca!

Proposed translations

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ela é uma figura.

The word figura is also used in the colloquial sense, which means the person has a peculiar character, perhaps slightly off her rail, but in a positive way since she is fun and enjoyable to be around. It also gives the idea that, because she is a little abnormal, she gives other people some interesting experiences or "trips", maybe for being funny, bold, stylish, etc.

For the web reference, please consult meaning number 12, which is in the figurative sense.
Example sentence:

O cara é uma figura. Na festa, ele cantou, dançou e nós nos divertimos muito.

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agree Paulo Gasques
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Obrigado a todos."
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ela é doida varrida.

Uma sugestão em PT(pt), há muitas mais...
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agree Alda Lima
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Obrigada, Alda!
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ela é de outro mundo

PTBR
Example sentence:

Ela é de outro mundo, gosta de aventura...

Ela é de outro mundo! Conheça Jailyne Ojeda, a ... - BOL Notícias - Uol

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agree Wilka Soares
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ela é mesmo legal/legal demais!

ela é legal!
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Ela é o máximo.

Even though it literally means "she is the best", it is quite a common phrase. It means the person is upbeat, nice, fun, pleasant and so on.
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