Portuguese Expression · Native
Não se cobre tanto
do not be so hard on yourself
Pronunciation: Não se cobre tanto
Meaning
A natural Portuguese expression used to convey: do not be so hard on yourself.
Example
Você ainda está aprendendo; não se cobre tanto.
You are still learning; do not be so hard on yourself.
Practice tips
- Practice Não se cobre tanto 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.