Meaning
To be a very difficult or complicated situation/problem.
Cultural Background
It is very common in pop culture, including music and TV shows. Used similarly to Brazil, though slightly less frequently in casual slang. The phrase is universally understood across all Portuguese-speaking countries.
Use the negative
Always use 'não é' to make it a positive, encouraging phrase.
Be casual
This is a great way to sound more like a native speaker in casual settings.
Meaning
To be a very difficult or complicated situation/problem.
Use the negative
Always use 'não é' to make it a positive, encouraging phrase.
Be casual
This is a great way to sound more like a native speaker in casual settings.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct idiom.
Não se preocupe, o exame de português não é um ________.
The correct idiom is 'bicho de sete cabeças'.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesNão se preocupe, o exame de português não é um ________.
The correct idiom is 'bicho de sete cabeças'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, it is too informal. Use 'desafiador' instead.
No, it is used in Portugal and other Lusophone countries too.
Related Phrases
Moleza
contrastVery easy
Quebra-cabeça
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