Significado
Everyone should mind their own business, focus on their own tasks, or preferences.
Contexto cultural
In Brazil, this phrase is often accompanied by a specific gesture: a slight shrug of the shoulders and palms facing up. It's the ultimate 'no worries' expression. In Portugal, the phrase is equally common but can sometimes be used more strictly to mean 'everyone should stay in their place' in a social hierarchy context, though this is fading. In Luanda, you might hear variations that mix in local slang, but the core 'Cada um na sua' remains a staple for navigating the busy, diverse street life. Used frequently in urban centers like Maputo to express the diversity of the population and the need for mutual respect.
The Shrug
Combine the phrase with a small shrug to sound 100% more like a native speaker.
Don't over-explain
The power of this phrase is its brevity. Don't add 'vida' or 'coisa' at the end.
Significado
Everyone should mind their own business, focus on their own tasks, or preferences.
The Shrug
Combine the phrase with a small shrug to sound 100% more like a native speaker.
Don't over-explain
The power of this phrase is its brevity. Don't add 'vida' or 'coisa' at the end.
The 'Né'
Adding 'né?' at the end (Cada um na sua, né?) makes it an invitation for the other person to agree with your tolerance.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.
Eu gosto de frio, ele gosta de calor. ___ ___ na ___.
The fixed idiom is 'Cada um na sua'.
Match the situation to the best use of 'Cada um na sua'.
Your friend is criticizing someone's weird outfit.
The phrase is used to respect different tastes.
What is the best response?
A: 'Você realmente vai comer isso?' B: '___'
It's a perfect response to someone questioning your personal choices.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Ayudas visuales
When to use 'Cada um na sua'
Food
- • Pizza toppings
- • Coffee vs Tea
- • Spicy food
Lifestyle
- • Early bird vs Night owl
- • City vs Country
- • Minimalism
Hobbies
- • Sports teams
- • Music genres
- • Movie tastes
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosEu gosto de frio, ele gosta de calor. ___ ___ na ___.
The fixed idiom is 'Cada um na sua'.
Your friend is criticizing someone's weird outfit.
The phrase is used to respect different tastes.
A: 'Você realmente vai comer isso?' B: '___'
It's a perfect response to someone questioning your personal choices.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
7 preguntasUsually no. It's a way to avoid conflict. However, if said with a sharp, angry tone, it can mean 'Stay away from me'.
Yes, if the context is light (like talking about coffee preferences). Don't use it if the boss is giving you a direct order.
It's a fixed idiom that refers to the feminine noun 'vida' (life) which is omitted.
No, the phrase is always singular: 'Cada um na sua'.
'Tanto faz' is about your own indifference. 'Cada um na sua' is about respecting someone else's difference.
Absolutely. It is universally understood in all Portuguese-speaking countries.
Yes! It's one of the easiest and most useful idioms to learn early on.
Frases relacionadas
Cada macaco no seu galho
similarEach monkey on its own branch.
Gosto não se discute
synonymTastes aren't to be argued.
Cada um no seu quadrado
specialized formEach in their own square.
Viver e deixar viver
similarLive and let live.
Não é da sua conta
contrastNone of your business.
