coisa
1. An object, creature, or concept that is not specified or known in detail
I found a strange thing in the attic.
Encontrei uma coisa estranha no sótão.
2. An action, event, or occurrence
That was a terrible thing to do.
Aquilo foi uma coisa terrível de fazer.
3. A matter of concern or interest; a subject
Let's talk about the thing that happened yesterday.
Vamos falar sobre a coisa que aconteceu ontem.
4. Used to refer to a person or animal with a particular quality
She's a nice thing.
Ela é uma criatura legal.
NYC Slang
thing (same usage in NYC slang, e.g., 'that's my thing' = 'that's my jam')
Related Idioms & Phrases
the real thing (a coisa de verdade)
do one's thing (fazer a sua coisa)
thing of the past (coisa do passado)
the best thing since sliced bread (a melhor coisa desde o pão fatiado)
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