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Embalo

English translation: Get (or getting) into the groove for the future

17:56 Jan 20, 2008
Portuguese to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Slang / General conversation
Portuguese term or phrase: Embalo
Embalando Para o Futuro
No embalo
Mike Davison
Brazil
Local time: 17:03
English translation:Get (or getting) into the groove for the future
Explanation:
It could be getting into a settled routine, or it could be enjoying/having a good time/preparing themselves for the future with whatever they're doing... The possibilites are numerous.
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Beta Cummins
United States
Local time: 16:03
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1Get (or getting) into the groove for the future
Beta Cummins
4 +1Swinging into the future
Marlene Curtis
4go with the flow
Rafa Lombardino
4Revving up
Paul Dixon


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13 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Get (or getting) into the groove for the future


Explanation:
It could be getting into a settled routine, or it could be enjoying/having a good time/preparing themselves for the future with whatever they're doing... The possibilites are numerous.

Beta Cummins
United States
Local time: 16:03
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 8
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Thanks

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  rhandler
24 mins
  -> Obrigada, RHandler!
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21 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
go with the flow


Explanation:
Embalo: go with the flow

The expression fits the general idea behind "embalo," but more context would really help!

Rafa Lombardino
United States
Local time: 13:03
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
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22 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Swinging into the future


Explanation:
Minha susgestão.

Swinging into action

Swinging into Action (Marvel Heros) - Simon & Schuster - Toys "R" Us - 10:14amBuy Swinging into Action (Marvel Heros) - Readers can place the enclosed ... low inventory and may not be available for others to purchase in the future. ...
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Swinging = exciting, fun, and enjoyable. A swinging party, the swinging sixties.

Marlene Curtis
United States
Local time: 16:03
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 32

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Marcella S.
1 day 7 mins
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13 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Revving up


Explanation:
A suggestion.

Paul Dixon
Brazil
Local time: 17:03
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 19
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