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que tenhas noites mal dormidas

[kə ˈteɲ.əʃ ˈnoɪ̯.təʃ ˈmal dor.ˈmi.də.ʃ]
phrase (verb + noun)
that you have restless nights; may you have sleepless nights
1. A subjunctive phrase expressing a wish or curse for someone to experience poor sleep or insomnia
I hope that you have restless nights for what you did.
Espero que tenhas noites mal dormidas pelo que fizeste.
2. An expression of ill-will or a mild curse directed at someone
May you suffer from sleepless nights.
Que tenhas noites mal dormidas e remorso.
Synonyms
que durmas malque não durmas bemque tenhas insóniaque passes noites em branco
Antonyms
que tenhas boas noitesque durmas bemque tenhas sono tranquilo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
que você tenha noites mal dormidas
More formal; uses 'você' instead of 'tu'
Portugal
que tenhas noites mal dormidas
Standard form using informal 'tu'; common in curses or expressions of anger
São Paulo
que você durma mal
Simplified variant preferred in casual speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

passar noites em branco - to have sleepless nights
dormir mal - to sleep poorly
sofrer de insónia - to suffer from insomnia
noites de cão - restless nights
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