Meaning
A famous market in Belém, Pará, known for its wide array of regional products.
Example
Quando visitei Belém, não pude deixar de passar pelo Ver-o-Peso para experimentar as delícias locais.
When I visited Belém, I couldn't miss going to Ver-o-Peso to try the local delicacies.
Origin
The Ver-o-Peso market in Belém, Pará, Brazil, dates back to the 17th century. Its name, which translates to 'Check the Weight', originates from the colonial period when taxes were levied on goods based on their weight.
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Acertar na moscaTo guess correctly / To hit the nail on the headAmigo da onçaA fake/false friendAndar na linhaTo toe the line / To behave properlyArmar um barracoTo cause a public sceneRodar a baianaTo cause a public scene / To go ballisticArrumar sarna pra se coçarTo ask for troubleArrastar as asasTo hit on someone / To flirtAbrir o jogoTo come clean / To open upArregaçar as mangasTo roll up one's sleeves / To get to workAgarrar com unhas e dentesTo hold on for dear life / To seize an opportunity