Meaning
O termo "I can't believe" em inglês é usado para expressar surpresa ou descrença em relação a algo. Muitas vezes, essa expressão é utilizada quando alguém se depara com uma situação inesperada ou inacreditável. Por exemplo, se alguém ganha na loteria, pode dizer: "I can't believe I won!" Isso significa que a pessoa está tão surpresa que parece difícil aceitar que aquilo realmente aconteceu.
Essa expressão pode ser usada tanto em contextos positivos quanto negativos. Por exemplo, ao receber uma boa notícia, alguém pode dizer "I can't believe it!" para mostrar que está maravilhado. Da mesma forma, ao ouvir algo chocante ou triste, a mesma expressão pode ser usada para indicar espanto ou incredulidade.
É importante lembrar que apesar de "I can't believe" ser uma expressão comum, ela não deve ser traduzida literalmente ao pé da letra. Em português, expressões equivalentes podem ser "Eu não acredito!" ou "Não acredito nisso!", dependendo do contexto.
Em resumo, "I can't believe" é uma maneira eficaz de mostrar surpresa e incredulidade em inglês, e é amplamente utilizada em conversas cotidianas para enfatizar o impacto de uma situação ou notícia.
Today's Sentences
- I can’t believe I tore my pants.
- I can’t believe the traffic today.
- I can’t believe it’s going to rain all day.
- I can’t believe you’re afraid of heights.
- I can’t believe how delicious this cake is.
- Writer's Note
01
I can’t believe I tore my pants.
Situation 1
What happened to your pants?
What about my pants?
You’ve got a big hole on the side.
I can’t believe I tore my pants.
Situation 2
I fell while riding my bike.
Oh no, are you okay?
I’m fine but I can’t believe I tore my pants.
I’m glad you aren’t hurt.
And don’t worry about your pants, I’m sure you can sew them or buy new ones.
E não se preocupe com suas calças, tenho certeza de que você pode costurá-las ou comprar novas.
02
I can’t believe the traffic today.
Situation 1
I’m so sorry for coming into work late.
That’s okay.
I can’t believe the traffic today.
I heard there was a major collision on the highway this morning.
Situation 2
I can’t believe the traffic today.
Yea, the roads are really bad because it’s been snowing overnight.
It took me twice as long to get to work.
Me too.
03
I can’t believe it’s going to rain all day.
Situation 1
I’m so excited for our first day on vacation.
Me too.
But it says it’s raining today.
Mas diz que vai chover hoje.
I can’t believe it’s going to rain all day.
Don’t worry.
A little rain won’t keep us from having fun.
Uma chuvinha não vai nos impedir de nos divertir.
Situation 2
I can’t believe it’s going to rain all day.
I know!
I had plans to have a BBQ with my friends.
Eu tinha planos de fazer um churrasco com meus amigos.
Maybe we can invite everyone over for a movie or something.
Sure, I’ll ask some of my friends if they have plans.
04
I can’t believe you’re afraid of heights.
Situation 1
I don’t think I can do it.
I can’t believe you’re afraid of heights.
A man can be tough but still be afraid of things.
You just don’t look like the type of person to be scared of anything.
Situation 2
I’m so excited for this ride.
Aren’t you?
E você?
Um..
Really?
I can’t believe you’re afraid of heights.
Não acredito que você tem medo de altura.
I hate to admit it but I am.
05
I can’t believe how delicious this cake is.
Situation 1
I can’t believe how delicious this cake is.
It’s my Grandma’s recipe.
You have to share it.
It’s the best cake I’ve ever had.
É o melhor bolo que eu já comi.
Sure, I’d love to share the recipe with you.
Situation 2
Happy Birthday!
Thank you.
And thanks for bringing the cake.
E obrigado por trazer o bolo.
I’m glad I could celebrate with you.
Have you tried it yet?
Você já experimentou?
I can’t believe how delicious the cake is.
It’s the perfect combination of sweet and fluffy.
É a combinação perfeita de doce e macio.
Writer's Note
As an English learner, you may be wary of forming sentences with negation. How do we form negative statements? Here are some examples, "not" or "n’t, won’t, can't, didn't, haven't, doesn't". Let's go over a few sentences together.
- She isn't coming to the party.
- Why didn't you come earlier?
- Isn't that the new candy store?
- It won't be necessary.
- He didn't vote this year.
- I haven't seen him all semester.
- It doesn't seem like the offices are open today.
Keep in mind that statements that contain negation don't always carry a negative meaning. Make sure you pay attention to the context of the statement for a more accurate understanding.