A1 Proverb Neutral

Falar é fácil, fazer é difícil.

Talking is easy, doing is hard.

Meaning

It is easier to talk about things than to accomplish them.

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Cultural Background

Brazilians are known for being talkative and optimistic. This proverb is a necessary reality check. Portuguese culture is slightly more reserved, but this proverb is equally common to express skepticism.

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Use it as a retort

It works best when someone is being overly optimistic.

Meaning

It is easier to talk about things than to accomplish them.

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Use it as a retort

It works best when someone is being overly optimistic.

Test Yourself

Fill in the missing word.

Falar é fácil, fazer é ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: difícil

The proverb contrasts easy with difficult.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank A1

Falar é fácil, fazer é ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: difícil

The proverb contrasts easy with difficult.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if you are being self-deprecating about a difficult task.

Related Phrases

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Mão na massa

contrast

To get to work

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