"pé na tábua a boiar"
| 17:47 Sep 27, 2012 |
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| Portuguese to English translations [PRO] Ships, Sailing, Maritime / On a boat trip | |||||||
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| 4 | let's walk the plank to stay afloat |
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| 4 | tread the planks |
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| 3 | step aboard |
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| 2 | "let's go fast floating" |
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3 mins confidence: 
"let's go fast floating" Explanation: :) |
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2 hrs confidence:
let's walk the plank to stay afloat Explanation: depends on context , but this is my take |
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2 hrs confidence:
step aboard Explanation: A suggestion derived from the lyrics of Gilberto Gil below and in the link: "tábua a boiar" - a boat "pé na tábua a boiar" - step aboard "Solta Com a alma no espaço Vagarás, vagarás, te tornarás bagaço Pedaço de tábua no mar Dia Após dia boiando Acabarás perdendo a ansiedade, a saudade A vontade de ser e de estar Livre Das dentadas do mundo" Reference: http://letras.mus.br/gilberto-gil/46235/ |
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1 day 6 hrs confidence:
tread the planks Explanation: "tread the planks" (go onboard) as opposed to "walk the plank" (go overboard!) suggestion: "it's time to tread the planks" example: "Captains Quinn and Wilson still own the White Oak, and sail her as master and mate, respectively, proud to tread the planks of so sturdy and swift a little craft." http://www.linkstothepast.com/marine/captainsQ.php |
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