Glossary entry (derived from question below)
português term or phrase:
nem que tenha de me pendurar num candeeiro
inglês translation:
even if I have to make a complete fool out of myself
Added to glossary by
Salvador Scofano and Gry Midttun
Feb 5, 2016 08:34
8 yrs ago
português term
Portugal
EN Translator
Native in: inglês (Variant: UK) 
, português (Variant: European/Portugal)
Works in: português para inglês, espanhol para inglês
nem que tenha de me pendurar num candeeiro
português para inglês
Outra
Cinema, filmes, TV, teatro
Subtitles
I need an American expression for 'I will make this kid laugh no matter what'.
'Vou conseguir fazer rir a criancinha nem que tenha de me pendurar num candeeiro.'
Thanks in advance for your help!
'Vou conseguir fazer rir a criancinha nem que tenha de me pendurar num candeeiro.'
Thanks in advance for your help!
Proposed translations
(inglês)
| 4 +4 | even if I have to make a complete fool out of myself |
Salvador Scofano and Gry Midttun
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| 4 | even if I have to swing from the chandelier |
Carlota Távora
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Change log
Feb 10, 2016 08:58: Salvador Scofano and Gry Midttun Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
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37 minutos
Salvador Scofano and Gry Midttun
Noruega
Noruega
Native in português
Noruega
Salvador Scofano and Gry Midttun
Engineer:Oil&Gas/Electron/Finan/Law/HSEQ
Native in: norueguês , português
Works in: inglês para português, norueguês para português, português para norueguês, and 19 more.
Related KudoZ points
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even if I have to make a complete fool out of myself
November | 2013 | edwardlychik
https://edwardlychik.wordpress.com › 20...
25 de nov de 2013 - I love putting a smile on peoples faces, even if I have to make a complete fool out of myself. I really
https://edwardlychik.wordpress.com › 20...
25 de nov de 2013 - I love putting a smile on peoples faces, even if I have to make a complete fool out of myself. I really
Note from asker:
| That's the one that came to mind as well, but thanks! |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
4 horas
Carlota Távora
Portugal
Portugal
Native in português
&
inglês
Portugal
Experienced. Reliable. Communicative
Native in: inglês , português
Works in: português para inglês, inglês para português
even if I have to swing from the chandelier
I think this is closer to the original and references the song by CIA, who has a very fun, original and over the top image.
Peer comment(s):
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Marian Vieyra
: In UK English swinging from the chandelier means having adventurous sex!
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hahah really!? I had no idea! I did all of my schooling until GCSEs in English schools and went to uni in the U.S and I had never heard this. I wonder how many propositions I have turned down ;) Thannk you.
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