Phrase · 💊 Health & pharmacy
Tô de atestado.
I'm off sick (with a doctor's note).
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Why every word is where it is
Why it's built this way
The notes match the numbers above.
- 1Tô de + noun = a temporary situation: tô de atestado, de férias, de folga. ser or estar? (A1 contrasts) →
- 2atestado (médico) = the doctor's note that excuses you from work or school.
Variations
- Estou de atestado.
- Tô de atestado até sexta.
- O médico me deu três dias de atestado.