Mas não demonstrou isso...
But you didn't show it...
Language note: The word 'demonstrou' is related to the English 'demonstrate'.
Culture note: In Portuguese culture, emotions might be deeply felt but not always outwardly shown.
Context: The person continues noticing that the surprise wasn't outwardly shown.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Mas
[mahs]
But
Introduces a contrast or exception.
Ele tinha medo, mas continuou em frente.
He was afraid, but he kept going.
não
[naw]
not
Negation.
Ele não quis ver o filme.
He did not want to see the movie.
demonstrou
[day-mon-STROH]
showed
Past tense of show; to make visible or apparent.
Ele não demonstrou interesse.
He showed no interest.
isso
[EE-soo]
that
Refers to something previously mentioned.
Ele disse isso ontem.
He said that yesterday.
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