As mulheres se intrometem em tudo!
Women meddle in everything!
Language note: Note the use of the reflexive verb 'se intrometer', indicating the action reflects back on the subject.
Culture note: Highlights a common trope in Brazilian humor, similar to 'old wives' tales' in other cultures.
Context: There is commentary on the roles played in the unfolding events, particularly about women.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
As
[ahs]
The
Definite article used before plural nouns.
As portas estão abertas.
The doors are open.
mulheres
[mool-yeh-rehs]
women
Plural of woman; refers to adult female humans.
As mulheres são fortes.
Women are strong.
se
[seh]
themselves
Used to emphasize the involvement of the people mentioned.
Eles falaram sobre se mesmos.
They talked about themselves.
intrometem
[een-troh-meh-tem]
interfere
To become involved in a situation without permission.
As crianças se intrometem.
The kids interfere.
em
[ing]
in
Indicating inclusion within something.
Ele está em casa.
He is at home.
tudo
[too-doo]
everything
All things; all the available things.
Eu quero tudo.
I want everything.
Phrase Parts
As mulheres
Se intrometem em tudo
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