Meaning
«It’s like» é uma expressão em inglês usada para fazer comparações ou dar exemplos que ajudem a esclarecer uma ideia ou situação. Quando alguém diz «It’s like», a pessoa está tentando explicar algo novo ou complexo usando uma referência que é mais familiar para a outra pessoa.
Por exemplo, se alguém está explicando um conceito difícil de entender, como a sensação de estar em um novo país, a pessoa pode dizer: «It’s like estar em um mundo completamente diferente». Aqui, a expressão ajuda a criar uma imagem mental ou uma conexão emocional que facilita a compreensão.
Além disso, «It’s like» pode ser usada para descrever sentimentos ou experiências de forma mais vívida. Por exemplo: «It’s like estar em uma montanha-russa de emoções». Neste caso, a expressão transmite a ideia de altos e baixos emocionais de maneira mais impactante.
Em resumo, «It’s like» é uma ferramenta útil na comunicação para tornar explicações e descrições mais acessíveis e envolventes.
Today's Sentences
- It’s like eating ice cream.
- It’s like hiking in the mountains.
- It’s like you’re always on my mind.
- It’s like the sunset we saw on our trip.
- It’s like eating something rich and creamy.
- Writer's Note
01
It’s like eating ice cream.
Situation 1
Have you ever tried sorbet?
No, I haven’t.
It’s like eating ice cream.
But it’s actually dairy-free.
Mas na verdade, é sem lactose.
That sounds really good.
I’d love to try it some time.
Eu adoraria experimentar algum dia.
Situation 2
What are you eating?
It’s strawberry gelato.
Gelato?
What’s that?
O que é isso?
It’s like eating ice cream.
It’s really good, wanna try some?
É muito bom, quer experimentar um pouco?
02
It’s like hiking in the mountains.
Situation 1
How was your day trip?
It was great.
We went trekking for a few days and camped out for a few nights.
Fizemos trekking por alguns dias e acampamos por algumas noites.
What’s trekking?
It’s like hiking in the mountains.
Situation 2
Hey, I heard you went on a trekking trip.
I did.
It was great!
Foi ótimo!
What’s it like?
Is it like going for a walk?
É como dar uma caminhada?
It’s like hiking in the mountains.
Trekking excursions are usually over a few days.
As excursões de trekking geralmente duram alguns dias.
03
It’s like you’re always on my mind.
Situation 1
How are you?
I’m good.
I miss you.
Sinto sua falta.
I miss you too.
It’s like you’re always on my mind.
Parece que você está sempre em meus pensamentos.
You’re so sweet.
I think about you all the time too.
Eu também penso em você o tempo todo.
Situation 2
How have you been?
I’ve been good.
I wish you were here.
Eu gostaria que você estivesse aqui.
I know the feeling.
It’s like you’re always on my mind.
É como se você estivesse sempre em meus pensamentos.
Hopefully, we can see each other soon.
04
It’s like the sunset we saw on our trip.
Situation 1
It’s so nice to get away from everyday life.
It really is.
I’m glad you’re having a good time.
Fico feliz que você esteja se divertindo.
Look at the sky.
It’s like the sunset we saw on our trip.
É como o pôr do sol que vimos na nossa viagem.
The hues of red, orange, and pink are absolutely stunning.
Situation 2
The sky is beautiful this evening.
It’s like the sunset we saw on our trip to Hawaii.
It does have the same feel.
I'd love to go back one day.
05
It’s like eating something rich and creamy.
Situation 1
Do you want to try this cannoli with ricotta cream?
What’s ricotta cream?
It’s like eating something rich and creamy.
It’s whipped and sweetened ricotta cheese.
É uma ricota batida e adoçada.
I’d love to try it!
Situation 2
What’s custard?
It’s a creamy dessert made with egg yolks, cream, and sugar.
It sounds kinda like pudding.
It’s like eating something rich and creamy.
Writer's Note
"Like" is used to compare or show similarities between two or more objects or individuals. It is often used to highlight resemblances as well.
Remember: "Like" is a preposition. It is used before a noun or a pronoun which acts as its object.
- She is like her sister.
- He is a lawyer like his father.
- The Olympic athlete runs like a cheetah.
- You got your hair cut just like me.
- Like his parents, he studies music.
What kinds of similarities in your life can you tell us about? What is studying with Welling like? What are you like? Who do you look like within your family? We'd love to hear about you.
