Meaning
A expressão "I think we’d better" é usada em inglês para sugerir que uma ação específica deve ser tomada para evitar problemas ou para melhorar uma situação. É uma forma de dar conselhos ou fazer recomendações de uma maneira educada e indireta. Em português, pode ser traduzida como "Acho que é melhor nós..." seguida de um verbo que indique a ação sugerida.
Por exemplo, se alguém percebe que está começando a chover e não está com guarda-chuva, pode dizer: "I think we’d better levar um guarda-chuva" para sugerir que pegar um guarda-chuva seria uma boa ideia para evitar se molhar. Essa expressão transmite a ideia de urgência ou necessidade de tomar uma ação específica, mas de maneira gentil e considerada.
Usar "I think we’d better" em uma conversa é uma forma educada de expressar preocupações ou precauções sem parecer mandão ou autoritário. É uma maneira de mostrar que a sugestão é para o benefício de todos os envolvidos.
Today's Sentences
- I think we’d better wait.
- I think we’d better try harder.
- I think we’d better give up.
- I think we’d better change the subject.
- I think we’d better eat more vegetables.
- Writer's Note
01
I think we’d better wait.
Situation 1
The cake shop is busy today.
I think we’d better wait, there’s a line in front.
I’ve never seen it this busy.
Business seems good.
Situation 2
How long did they say it would take?
For battery replacements they say 30 minutes.
I think we’d better wait.
Yes, let’s wait and then go for lunch after.
02
I think we’d better try harder.
Situation 1
You’ve been late to practice every day this week.
Sorry coach.
Punctuality is just as important as discipline and respect.
I think we’d better try harder.
Acho que devemos nos esforçar mais.
I'll try to be at practice on time.
Situation 2
Our IVF cycle failed this time.
It’s ok.
Let’s try another round.
Vamos tentar outra rodada.
I think we’d better try harder.
Having a baby is important but I think we should practice self-care too.
03
I think we’d better give up.
Situation 1
It’s here somewhere!
We’ve been looking for your keys everywhere.
It’s here, I know it.
I think we’d better give up.
Situation 2
I can’t find it anywhere, I’ve been looking for the past hour.
I can’t believe you lost our wedding ring.
It’s here, don’t worry.
I think we’d better give up.
04
I think we’d better change the subject.
Situation 1
I can’t believe you just said that.
I didn’t mean it that way.
I think we’d better change the subject, I’m getting annoyed.
Let’s talk about something else then.
Situation 2
Can I borrow some money?
I think we’d better change the subject.
Why?
I don’t lend money to my close friends.
It gets messy.
Isso complica as coisas.
05
I think we’d better eat more vegetables.
Situation 1
Did you get your lab results back?
Yes, I’ve got high cholesterol levels.
I think we’d better eat more vegetables.
Diet and exercise is the answer I guess.
Situation 2
I keep getting a cold.
I think we’d better eat more vegetables.
I think that’s a good idea.
More fruits, veggies, and some exercise.
Writer's Note
Other uses:
"had better" + infinitive without "to" for giving advice.
- You'd better tell her the truth.
- He'd better be on time for our date.
- I'd better get back to my homework.
"had better not" for negative form.
- You'd better not lie next time.
- He'd better not spend all that money.
- I'd better not make empty promises.
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