How to Say ‘From the stubborn, not now’ in Portuguese
Da teimosa, não agora
💬 Usage Tip: Shows how to form complex sentences with time and description.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Highlights the cultural penchant for storytelling and character development.
Phrase Breakdown
Da teimosa,
Não agora
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Da
[da]
from the
Indicating the origin of something.
Ela veio da loja rapidamente.
She came from the store quickly.
teimosa
[tay-MOH-sa]
stubborn
Having or showing dogged determination not to change one’s attitude or position.
O burro é conhecido por ser teimoso.
The donkey is known for being stubborn.
não
[NOWN]
not
Used to negate the meaning of a word or group of words.
Ela não está disponível no momento.
She is not available at the moment.
agora
[ah-GOH-rah]
now
At the present time or moment.
Por favor, faça isso agora.
Please do it now.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Rio de Janeiro tested my Portuguese every single day. The real-world scenarios in this app meant I could actually keep up with locals at the beach bars.”
Chris B., 33, Digital Nomad
“Moved to Lisbon with zero Portuguese and honestly thought I’d be pointing at menus forever. Three weeks in and I’m having real conversations with my landlord.”
Priya N., 35, Freelance Designer
“I hop cities every few months and this is the only app that actually prepares me for living somewhere, not just visiting. Tokyo was the real test — passed with flying colors.”
James O., 28, Remote Worker