Pedir bis
Example: Eu vou pedir bis na apresentação da banda hoje.
Definition
"Pedir bis" is a phrase used in music performances meaning to ask for an encore, requesting the artist or band to perform an additional piece after the planned program has ended.
Etymology
The phrase "pedir bis" comes from the Portuguese verb "pedir" meaning 'to ask' and the French word "bis," which means 'again' or 'repeat.' It is commonly used in performance contexts to signify a request for repetition or an extra performance. Did you know that "bis" was originally a musical term in French to indicate repetition?
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to ask for an encore