Meaning
«Are you telling me that» é uma expressão em inglês usada para confirmar ou esclarecer algo que alguém acabou de dizer. Pode ser traduzida para o português como "Você está me dizendo que". Esta expressão é frequentemente utilizada quando alguém quer confirmar algo que ouviu, geralmente porque é surpreendente, inesperado ou necessita de uma confirmação adicional.
Por exemplo, se alguém diz: «Eu ganhei na loteria!», pode-se responder com «Are you telling me that you won the lottery?», que em português seria: "Você está me dizendo que você ganhou na loteria?". Aqui, a expressão ajuda a enfatizar a surpresa ou a necessidade de confirmação da informação recebida.
Uso comum:
- Para expressar surpresa: Quando a informação é inesperada.
- Para pedir confirmação: Quando se deseja ter certeza do que foi dito.
- Para clarificar: Quando se quer garantir que entendeu corretamente.
Essa expressão é muito útil em conversas cotidianas para assegurar que a comunicação esteja clara e compreendida por todas as partes envolvidas.
Today's Sentences
- Are you telling me that exercise is bad?
- Are you telling me that I failed my paper?
- Are you telling me that our flight is cancelled?
- Are you telling me that a glass a day is okay?
- Are you telling me that the hotel is offering free surfing lessons?
01
Are you telling me that exercise is bad?
Situation 1
Are you telling me that exercise is bad?
Well, as the saying goes, too much of a good thing can be bad.
I guess I overdid it and sprained my ankle.
You’re going to need some physiotherapy to repair the damage.
Situation 2
It looks like you’ve got tendinitis.
Is it serious?
No, it should be manageable.
But try to incorporate a few recovery days in between workouts.
Mas tente incorporar alguns dias de recuperação entre os treinos.
I’ll take your advice into consideration.
02
Are you telling me that I failed my paper?
Situation 1
Are you telling me that I failed my paper?
Unfortunately, yes.
It’ll affect your grade.
Isso afetará sua nota.
I’m sorry but I don’t understand how I could fail.
I did the research and I believe my paper was well written.
Fiz a pesquisa e acredito que meu trabalho estava bem escrito.
If you feel that you want to appeal your grade, you should file an appeal letter with admin.
Situation 2
Professor M, I received a C- for my overall grade.
Looks like you did.
The last assignment affected your grade.
A última tarefa afetou sua nota.
Are you telling me that I failed my paper?
Yes, unfortunately your paper was written poorly this semester.
03
Are you telling me that our flight is cancelled?
Situation 1
We can’t seem to find our flight on the departure board.
May I see your e-tickets?
It looks like there’s a problem with your flight.
Parece que há um problema com seu voo.
Are you telling me that our flight is cancelled?
Unfortunately, yes.
Situation 2
Are you telling me that our flight is cancelled?
Yes, it’s been cancelled.
It’s been rescheduled for 11am tomorrow morning.
Foi remarcado para amanhã às 11h da manhã.
Where do I stay until then?
You can either make a claim and receive a refund.
Or we can offer you hotel accommodation that includes a breakfast voucher.
Ou podemos oferecer acomodação em um hotel que inclui um voucher para café da manhã.
04
Are you telling me that a glass a day is okay?
Situation 1
Overall, your health is in good standing.
Just make sure you keep alcohol to a minimum.
Apenas certifique-se de manter o consumo de álcool no mínimo.
Are you telling me that a glass a day is okay?
A glass a day is a great rule.
Everything in moderation, right?
Tudo com moderação, certo?
Great.
Thanks for seeing me today.
Obrigado por me receber hoje.
Situation 2
Do you enjoy drinking?
On average, how many drinks do you consume a week?
Em média, quantas bebidas você consome por semana?
Probably a bottle of wine, a few times a week.
That doesn’t seem too bad.
Generally, my rule for patients is to enjoy those drinks but choose a minimum per day.
Geralmente, minha regra para os pacientes é aproveitar essas bebidas, mas escolher um mínimo por dia.
Are you telling me that a glass a day is okay?
05
Are you telling me that the hotel is offering free surfing lessons?
Situation 1
Welcome to Palm Tree Resorts.
I’m here to check-in.
I can help you with that.
Have you heard of our surf lesson promotion?
Você já ouviu falar sobre nossa promoção de aulas de surfe?
Are you telling me that the hotel is offering free surfing lessons?
Situation 2
Our hotel just launched free lessons for our guests.
What lessons do you offer?
You’ve come during surfing season and the waters are perfect at this time of year.
Are you telling me that the hotel is offering free surfing lessons?
