o jeitinho

little way; knack; workaround

ʒ ɐ j t i ɲ u

jeit way, manner + inho diminutive; small or endearing

noun · masculine Rare #40,566

little way; knack; workaround Often refers to a clever or informal way of solving a problem, especially by bending rules or using personal connections.

PO: Ele sempre encontra um jeitinho de resolver os problemas.

EN: He always finds a way to solve problems.

Fala com jeitinho que acho que vai dar certo.

Say it gently—I think it’s going to work out.

— Que Horas Ela Volta? (2015)

Talvez ela jogue Candy Land, se você pedir com jeitinho.

Maybe she'll play Candy Land if you ask nicely.

— A Empregada (2025)

É especial, precisa de um jeitinho, devagar.

It’s special; it requires a gentle touch—take it slow.

— Diva: Paixão Perigosa (1981)

Que jeitinho esquisito!

What a strange little way of doing things!

— Laurence Anyways (2012)