passar pano no chão

Meaning

A natural Portuguese expression used to convey: mop the floor.

Example

Passe pano no chão perto da entrada.

Mop the floor near the entrance.

Practice tips

• Practice passar pano no chão 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 advanced-level learners.

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