Portuguese Expression · Native
Isso me tirou um peso das costas
that took a weight off my shoulders
Pronunciation: Isso me tirou um peso das costas
Meaning
A natural Portuguese expression used to convey: that took a weight off my shoulders.
Example
A confirmação chegou e isso me tirou um peso das costas.
The confirmation arrived, and that took a weight off my shoulders.
Practice tips
- Practice Isso me tirou um peso das costas out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese expression is for native-level learners.