A tristeza veio
(sadness came) - emotions arrive like visitors.
Vem cá
isn’t just “come here” but “approach this shared space of understanding.”
há de vir
(it will come) treats destiny as something approaching from a distance.
Vai melhorando
(it’s getting better) literally means “it goes improving” - progress is movement toward a destination.
Como vai?
(How are you?) asks about your journey’s current state, not your static condition.
Chega!
(Enough!) means “arrive!” - as if excess were a destination reached.
Chegou a hora
(the time has arrived) treats moments as travelers reaching their appointed place.
Sair-se bem
(to succeed) means to exit well from a situation.
Saiu-lhe caro
(it cost him dearly) - consequences “exit” from actions like travelers leaving a place.
Entrar em acordo
(to reach agreement) - consensus is a space you enter together.
Entrar em si
(to come to one’s senses) - wisdom is a room you step into.