Meaning
«That's the best thing about» é uma expressão em inglês que significa "Isso é a melhor coisa sobre". Esta expressão é frequentemente usada para destacar o aspecto mais positivo ou desejável de algo ou alguém. Por exemplo, se alguém estiver falando sobre morar em uma determinada cidade, pode dizer: «That's the best thing about living here» para destacar um benefício específico, como o clima agradável ou a proximidade de parques.
Essa expressão é útil em conversas cotidianas quando você quer enfatizar o que mais aprecia em uma experiência, objeto ou pessoa. Por exemplo, ao discutir um novo emprego, você pode dizer: «That's the best thing about my new job, the flexible hours» para ressaltar que o horário flexível é o que você mais valoriza.
Em resumo, use «That's the best thing about» para evidenciar o que você considera o aspecto mais vantajoso ou atrativo em qualquer contexto. Essa construção ajuda a comunicar suas preferências e opiniões de maneira clara e eficaz.
Today's Sentences
- That’s the best thing about work.
- That’s the best thing about traveling.
- That’s the best thing about marriage.
- That’s the best thing about birthdays.
- That’s the best thing about reading a book.
- Writer's Note
01
That’s the best thing about work.
Situation 1
I just got my paycheck.
That’s the best thing about work.
It truly is.
I like to go for a beer as a little reward for myself.
Eu gosto de sair para tomar uma cerveja como uma pequena recompensa para mim mesmo.
That’s great.
I believe you should treat yourself once in a while.
Acredito que de vez em quando você deve se presentear.
Situation 2
I love working with my coworkers.
That’s the best thing about work.
If you can find a great team of people to work with everyday.
Se você puder encontrar uma ótima equipe de pessoas para trabalhar todos os dias.
It’s definitely uncommon.
I’m glad to hear that you have good relationships at work.
02
That’s the best thing about traveling.
Situation 1
What do you like about traveling?
Having a drink on a terrace at sunset.
That’s the best thing about traveling.
Isso é a melhor coisa sobre viajar.
I usually travel on business so I find it hard to have that time to myself.
I definitely recommend it, if you can.
Situation 2
I love booking my tickets and packing.
That’s the best thing about traveling.
It is.
But I do get stressed once the traveling starts.
Mas eu fico estressado assim que a viagem começa.
I agree.
One of the things I hate most is going through airport security.
Uma das coisas que eu mais odeio é passar pelo controle de segurança do aeroporto.
03
That’s the best thing about marriage.
Situation 1
How have you been doing since the wedding?
It’s been great.
But we’ve been working a lot after the honeymoon.
Mas temos trabalhado muito depois da lua de mel.
That’s the best thing about marriage.
Having someone there for you when you get home from work.
Ter alguém lá para você quando você chega em casa do trabalho.
I do love coming home to a warm house and eating together in the evening.
Situation 2
Why do people get married?
To have someone to share life with.
In good times and bad.
Nos bons e maus momentos.
None of my friends wanna get married.
Well, that’s the best thing about marriage is having someone on your side.
04
That’s the best thing about birthdays.
Situation 1
What do you wanna do for your birthday?
Let’s have dinner with the family.
Just dinner?
That’s the best thing about birthdays.
Eating, laughing, and spending time with family.
Comer, rir e passar tempo com a família.
Situation 2
Do you know what you want as a gift?
Anything from you will make me happy.
I shouldn’t even have asked.
That’s the best thing about birthdays is the surprise!
A melhor coisa sobre aniversários é a surpresa!
Then surprise me!
05
That’s the best thing about reading a book.
Situation 1
I wonder if I should switch to reading ebooks.
Well, it’s more cost effective and better for the environment.
But I like touching paper and turning the pages.
Me too.
And that’s the best thing about reading a book.
E essa é a melhor coisa sobre ler um livro.
Situation 2
I love the smell of books.
Me too.
Especially the rustling sound of pages turning.
Especialmente o som suave das páginas virando.
That’s the best thing about reading a book, is the experience.
So I’m telling you now that she’s been lying.
Então, estou dizendo agora que ela tem mentido.
I agree.
Writer's Note
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