A1 Idiom 비격식체

Ter a corda toda.

To have the whole rope.

To be full of energy, vigor, or in peak condition.

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문화적 배경

In Brazil, this phrase is often associated with 'Carnaval'. You will hear commentators say the 'escola de samba' is 'com a corda toda' when they are performing with maximum passion. In Portugal, while the meaning is the same, the phrase can sometimes carry a slightly more ironic tone if someone is being 'too' talkative or annoying with their energy.

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Use with 'Estar'

If you want to sound more like a native Brazilian, use 'Estar com a corda toda' for temporary states of energy.

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Not for Sadness

Never use this to describe someone who is frantic or stressed in a negative way; it sounds too cheerful.

To be full of energy, vigor, or in peak condition.

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Use with 'Estar'

If you want to sound more like a native Brazilian, use 'Estar com a corda toda' for temporary states of energy.

⚠️

Not for Sadness

Never use this to describe someone who is frantic or stressed in a negative way; it sounds too cheerful.

셀프 테스트

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'ter'.

Hoje eu ______ a corda toda!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: tenho

The subject is 'Eu' (I), so the verb 'ter' must be conjugated as 'tenho'.

What does 'Ter a corda toda' mean?

Se o Paulo tem a corda toda, ele está...

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Com muita energia

The idiom describes someone with high energy or vigor.

In which situation is this phrase most appropriate?

Select the best context:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: A high-energy dance party

The phrase is used for lively, energetic social situations.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.

A: 'As crianças ainda estão acordadas?' B: 'Sim, elas ______ a corda toda!'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: estão com

'Estar com' is the correct auxiliary phrase for this idiom.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'ter'. Fill Blank A1

Hoje eu ______ a corda toda!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: tenho

The subject is 'Eu' (I), so the verb 'ter' must be conjugated as 'tenho'.

What does 'Ter a corda toda' mean? Choose A1

Se o Paulo tem a corda toda, ele está...

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Com muita energia

The idiom describes someone with high energy or vigor.

In which situation is this phrase most appropriate? situation_matching A2

Select the best context:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: A high-energy dance party

The phrase is used for lively, energetic social situations.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'As crianças ainda estão acordadas?' B: 'Sim, elas ______ a corda toda!'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: estão com

'Estar com' is the correct auxiliary phrase for this idiom.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

3 질문

No, it's strictly for people, animals, or metaphorical progress. For a battery, just say 'está carregado'.

You must include 'toda' (all/whole) to complete the idiom. 'Ter a corda' doesn't mean anything on its own.

Yes, it's a friendly and positive way to describe someone's energy.

관련 표현

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Dar corda

builds on

To encourage someone to talk or act.

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A todo o vapor

synonym

At full steam.

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Estar com a macaca

similar

To be hyperactive or restless.

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