A2 Idiom Neutral

Ter uma língua afiada.

Have a sharp tongue.

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Meaning

To be quick-witted and prone to making sarcastic remarks.

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Cultural Background

In Brazil, this is often used in a playful way among friends.

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Agreement

Remember: Língua (fem) -> Afiada (fem).

Meaning

To be quick-witted and prone to making sarcastic remarks.

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Agreement

Remember: Língua (fem) -> Afiada (fem).

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence with the correct form.

Ela é muito sarcástica, ela realmente ____ uma língua afiada.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tem

Third person singular present tense.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence with the correct form. Fill Blank A2

Ela é muito sarcástica, ela realmente ____ uma língua afiada.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tem

Third person singular present tense.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It can be, but it can also be a compliment to someone's wit.

Related Phrases

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Língua ferina

synonym

Venomous tongue

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