B2 Expression Informal

Não estar com cabeça

Not be in the mood

Meaning

To not be mentally prepared or focused to do something, often due to distraction.

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Cultural Background

Very common in office environments to decline extra work.

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Use 'pra'

In casual speech, always use 'pra' instead of 'para' to sound more natural.

Meaning

To not be mentally prepared or focused to do something, often due to distraction.

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Use 'pra'

In casual speech, always use 'pra' instead of 'para' to sound more natural.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Hoje, eu não ______ com cabeça para trabalhar.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: estou

The verb 'estar' is required for temporary states.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank B1

Hoje, eu não ______ com cabeça para trabalhar.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: estou

The verb 'estar' is required for temporary states.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it's a polite way to set boundaries.

Related Phrases

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Estar com a cabeça noutro lugar

similar

To be distracted

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