Meaning
«That's what I» é uma expressão em inglês que pode ser traduzida como «É isso que eu». Essa expressão é frequentemente usada para introduzir uma declaração que enfatiza uma opinião, ação ou observação pessoal. Por exemplo, se alguém diz: «That's what I believe», está afirmando sua crença pessoal sobre o assunto em questão.
O uso de «That's what I» permite que o falante destaque sua perspectiva ou experiência individual. É uma maneira eficaz de reforçar uma afirmação, mostrando que o que está sendo dito é baseado em uma visão pessoal ou experiência própria. Essa expressão é bastante comum em conversas cotidianas, especialmente quando se quer sublinhar a origem pessoal de uma ideia ou opinião.
Exemplos de uso podem incluir frases como: «That's what I thought when I saw the movie» («Foi isso que eu pensei quando vi o filme») ou «That's what I do every morning» («É isso que eu faço todas as manhãs»). Em ambos os casos, a expressão ajuda a personalizar a declaração, deixando claro que é algo específico ao falante.
Today's Sentences
- That’s what I need to do.
- That’s what I like about you.
- That’s what I meant to say.
- That’s what I’d like to know.
- That’s what I would do.
- Writer's Note
01
That’s what I need to do.
Situation 1
Your shoelaces are untied.
Again? This happens way too often.
You should buy a pair of springer laces.
That’s what I need to do!
Situation 2
I wish I could track the distance when I run.
You should buy a smart watch!
That’s what I need to do.
Yea,
it’s great for collecting data when you work out.
é ótimo para coletar dados quando você se exercita.
02
That’s what I like about you.
Situation 1
So I helped this elderly woman walk across the street today.
That’s what I like about you.
Because I helped someone?
Because you’re compassionate to others.
Situation 2
I love having a smoothie after a good workout.
That’s what I like about you.
That I like smoothies?
No,
that you take care of your body.
que você cuide do seu corpo.
03
That’s what I meant to say.
Situation 1
Did you say you’re going to the conference tomorrow?
Actually, I’m going today. That’s what I meant to say.
Oh, I thought I heard you wrong.
Do wanna go together?
Situation 2
I love my workplace.
That’s great!
Also, I love the people that I work with.
That’s what I meant to say.
그것이 제가 말하고자 했던 바입니다.
I’m glad to hear that you’re so happy at your job.
04
That’s what I’d like to know.
Situation 1
Can I do my taxes for this year?
Do you mean today?
Or would you like to make an appointment?
Ou gostaria de marcar um horário?
I’m wondering if it’s too early to file.
That’s what I’d like to know.
É isso que eu gostaria de saber.
I can help you file today.
Situation 2
You should head east and then take the ramp west.
Should I go left or right after the ramp?
That’s what I’d like to know.
É isso que eu gostaria de saber.
Oh you take a right after the ramp.
Thanks so much for the directions.
05
That’s what I would do.
Situation 1
I just had another argument again.
Was it about the same thing?
It’s always about going out with friends.
I would try to talk it over when you’re both in a better mood. That’s what I would do.
Situation 2
I’ve been taking golf lessons but I’m not getting any better.
Have you tried 3D swing analysis?
Is there an app for that?
There are apps or you can just use your camera.
That’s what I would do.
É isso que eu faria.
Writer's Note
Usually you use "That’s what I meant to say" when you want to correct or rephrase what said. Also, you can use it to add on more information to what was said.
Important: "That’s what I meant" = past simple meaning it is used to clarify something that was said in the past seen in Situation 1. "That’s what I mean" = present simple meaning you want to correct what you’ve just said.
"That’s what I would do" is said to suggest your way of doing something. You can use it to show how you would take action and make a situation better.
- Situation: Parking a car
A: I find parallel parking so stressful.
B: Take the car out on the weekend and practice parallel street parking. That's what I would do. - Situation: Baking cookies
A: My cookies always seem to turn out flat.
B: Check that the butter isn't too soft. That's what I would do. - Situation: Syncing a smartphone
A: I can never sync my devices after buying a new phone.
B: Check the ID and login using a browser. That's what I would do. - Situation: Relationship advice
A: She's still mad at me and she won't answer any of my calls.
B: I'd leave a voicemail and then give her some space. It's always better to talk when you've both cooled down. That's what I would do.
A: Acho estacionamento paralelo muito estressante.
B: Pegue o carro no fim de semana e pratique estacionar em paralelo na rua. Isso é o que eu faria.
A: Meus biscoitos sempre parecem ficar achatados.
B: Verifique se a manteiga não está muito mole. É isso que eu faria.
A: Eu nunca consigo sincronizar meus dispositivos depois de comprar um novo celular.
B: Verifique o ID e faça login usando um navegador. Isso é o que eu faria.
A: Ela ainda está brava comigo e não atende minhas ligações.
B: Eu deixaria um correio de voz e daria um tempo para ela. É sempre melhor conversar quando ambos estiverem mais calmos. Isso é o que eu faria.
