When translating English idiomatic expressions into Portuguese, it is often essential to convey the underlying meaning rather than translate word-for-word. Which of the following options shows a culturally adapted translation of an English idiom into Portuguese? A) Translating "raining cats and dogs" as "chovendo gatos e cachorros," preserving the exact metaphor. B) Translating "piece of cake" as "moleza," capturing the sense of ease implied by the expression. C) Translating "the last straw" as "a última palha," focusing on literal meaning. D) Translating "let the cat out of the bag" as "deixe o gato fora do saco," keeping the original imagery.

B) Translating "piece of cake" as "moleza," capturing the sense of ease implied by the expression.

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When translating English idiomatic expressions into Portuguese, it is often essential to convey the underlying meaning rather than translate word-for-word. Which of the following options shows a culturally adapted translation of an English idiom into Portuguese?

✂️ a) Translating "raining cats and dogs" as "chovendo gatos e cachorros," preserving the exact metaphor.
✂️ b) Translating "piece of cake" as "moleza," capturing the sense of ease implied by the expression.
✂️ c) Translating "the last straw" as "a última palha," focusing on literal meaning.
✂️ d) Translating "let the cat out of the bag" as "deixe o gato fora do saco," keeping the original imagery.