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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminar) - Household

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
cabinet
[substantivo]

a piece of furniture with shelves or drawers for storing or displaying things

armário, gabinete

armário, gabinete

Ex: We installed a corner cabinet in the dining room to maximize space.Instalamos um **armário** de canto na sala de jantar para maximizar o espaço.
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a piece of furniture consisted of a number of drawers primarily used for keeping clothing

Ex: They decided to paint the old chest of drawers to match their new décor.
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kettle
[substantivo]

a container with a handle, lid, and spout that is used for boiling water

chaleira, bule

chaleira, bule

Ex: They bought a new stainless steel kettle for the kitchen .Eles compraram uma nova **chaleira** de aço inoxidável para a cozinha.
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bin
[substantivo]

a container, usually with a lid, for putting waste in

lata de lixo, recipiente

lata de lixo, recipiente

Ex: They bought a new bin with a lid to keep the smell contained .Eles compraram uma nova **lixeira** com tampa para conter o cheiro.
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heating
[substantivo]

a system that provides a room or building with warmth

aquecimento

aquecimento

Ex: The school remained closed because of a problem with the heating.A escola permaneceu fechada devido a um problema com o **aquecimento**.
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brand-new
[adjetivo]

having never been used or worn before

novo em folha, novíssimo

novo em folha, novíssimo

Ex: They bought brand-new furniture to furnish their recently renovated apartment .Eles compraram móveis **novos em folha** para mobiliar seu apartamento recentemente reformado.
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cushion
[substantivo]

a bag made of cloth that is filled with soft material, used for leaning or sitting on

almofada, coxim

almofada, coxim

Ex: She leaned back against the cushion while watching TV .Ela recostou-se contra a **almofada** enquanto assistia TV.
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dishwasher
[substantivo]

an electric machine that is used to clean dishes, spoons, cups, etc.

máquina de lavar louça, lava-louças

máquina de lavar louça, lava-louças

Ex: The new dishwasher has a quick wash cycle for small loads .A nova **máquina de lavar louça** tem um ciclo de lavagem rápido para cargas pequenas.
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duvet
[substantivo]

a cover for one's bed that is made of two layers of cloth and is filled with feathers, cotton, or other soft materials

edredom, colcha

edredom, colcha

Ex: We chose a lightweight duvet for the guest bedroom to accommodate varying preferences in temperature .Escolhemos um **edredão** leve para o quarto de hóspedes para acomodar diferentes preferências de temperatura.
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microwave
[substantivo]

a kitchen appliance that uses electricity to quickly heat or cook food

micro-ondas, forno de micro-ondas

micro-ondas, forno de micro-ondas

Ex: The kitchen is equipped with a new microwave that has multiple settings for cooking and reheating food .A cozinha está equipada com um novo **micro-ondas** que tem várias configurações para cozinhar e reaquecer alimentos.
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mirror
[substantivo]

a flat surface made of glass that people can see themselves in

espelho, vidro

espelho, vidro

Ex: She applied makeup in front of the magnifying mirror on the vanity .Ela aplicou maquiagem na frente do **espelho** de aumento no toucador.
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rug
[substantivo]

something we use to cover or decorate a part of the floor that is usually made of thick materials or animal skin

tapete, alcatifa

tapete, alcatifa

Ex: We have a colorful rug in the children 's playroom .Temos um **tapete** colorido no quarto de brincar das crianças.
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wardrobe
[substantivo]

a piece of furniture that is large and is used for hanging and storing clothes

armário, guarda-roupa

armário, guarda-roupa

Ex: The wardrobe's doors were decorated with intricate carvings .As portas do **armário** estavam decoradas com entalhes intrincados.
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brush
[substantivo]

an object that has hair or thin pieces of plastic or wood attached to a handle that we use for making our hair tidy

escova, pente

escova, pente

Ex: We need a new brush for our pet 's fur .Precisamos de uma nova **escova** para o pelo do nosso animal de estimação.
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air conditioning
[substantivo]

a system that controls the temperature and humidity in a house, car, etc.

ar condicionado, climatização

ar condicionado, climatização

Ex: The air conditioning in the car was a lifesaver during the long road trip .O **ar condicionado** no carro foi um salva-vidas durante a longa viagem.
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antique
[substantivo]

an object from an earlier time, considered valuable due to its historical significance, craftsmanship, or rarity

antiguidade, objeto antigo

antiguidade, objeto antigo

Ex: The museum curator carefully cataloged each antique in the exhibit .O curador do museu catalogou cuidadosamente cada **antiguidade** na exposição.
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basin
[substantivo]

a fixed bathroom sink with running water, used for washing hands and face

lavatório, pia

lavatório, pia

Ex: The basin's faucet had a sleek design that matched the rest of the fixtures .A torneira da **pia** tinha um design elegante que combinava com o resto dos acessórios.
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blind
[substantivo]

a type of window covering, often made of cloth, that can be rolled up and down

persiana, cortina

persiana, cortina

Ex: The blinds were drawn to keep the room cool in the afternoon sun .As **persianas** foram fechadas para manter o quarto fresco sob o sol da tarde.
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notice board
[substantivo]

a board on which messages can be posted for public viewing

quadro de avisos, mural de recados

quadro de avisos, mural de recados

Ex: They put a flyer on the notice board to advertise their garage sale .Eles colocaram um folheto no **quadro de avisos** para anunciar sua venda de garagem.
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dustbin
[substantivo]

an large plastic or metal container that is kept outside for garbage to be stored and possibly recycled

lata de lixo, recipiente de resíduos

lata de lixo, recipiente de resíduos

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high fidelity
[substantivo]

a high-quality audio system designed to faithfully reproduce sound with accuracy and clarity

alta fidelidade, hi-fi

alta fidelidade, hi-fi

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housework
[substantivo]

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

tarefas domésticas, afazeres domésticos

tarefas domésticas, afazeres domésticos

Ex: They often listen to music while doing housework to make the tasks more enjoyable .Eles costumam ouvir música enquanto fazem **tarefas domésticas** para tornar as tarefas mais agradáveis.
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iron
[substantivo]

a piece of equipment with a heated flat metal base, used to smooth clothes

ferro de passar, passar

ferro de passar, passar

Ex: The iron removes wrinkles from the fabric and makes it smooth .O **ferro de passar** remove as rugas do tecido e o deixa liso.
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jug
[substantivo]

a deep round container with a handle and a very narrow opening that is used for keeping liquids, usually has a stopper or cap

jarro, cântaro

jarro, cântaro

Ex: With a smile , the bartender filled our jug with frothy beer , signaling the start of a festive evening .Com um sorriso, o bartender encheu nosso **jarro** com cerveja espumante, sinalizando o início de uma noite festiva.
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clothesline
[substantivo]

a long rope or wire that washed clothes are hung on in order to get dried

varal, corda de estender roupa

varal, corda de estender roupa

Ex: She prefers using a clothesline to save energy instead of a dryer .Ela prefere usar um **varal** para economizar energia em vez de uma secadora.
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sheet
[substantivo]

a large, thin, and rectangular piece of cloth that is spread on a bed to lie under or on top of it

lençol, roupa de cama

lençol, roupa de cama

Ex: The colorful sheet added a cheerful touch to the otherwise plain bedroom decor .O **lençol** colorido adicionou um toque alegre à decoração, de outra forma simples, do quarto.
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switch
[substantivo]

something such as a button or key that turns a machine, lamp, etc. on or off

interruptor, chave

interruptor, chave

Ex: The switch on the blender had multiple settings for different blending speeds .O **interruptor** no liquidificador tinha várias configurações para diferentes velocidades de mistura.
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bucket
[substantivo]

a round open container, made of plastic or metal, with a handle used for keeping or carrying things

balde, cubo

balde, cubo

Ex: After the storm , they used a bucket to bail out water that had collected in the basement .Depois da tempestade, eles usaram um **balde** para tirar a água que se acumulou no porão.
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bulb
[substantivo]

electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity

lâmpada, lâmpada elétrica

lâmpada, lâmpada elétrica

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candle
[substantivo]

a block or stick of wax with a string inside that can be lit to produce light

vela, candeia

vela, candeia

Ex: The power outage forced us to rely on candles for illumination during the storm .O apagão nos forçou a depender de **velas** para iluminação durante a tempestade.
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central heating
[substantivo]

a system that provides a building with warm water and temperature

aquecimento central, sistema de aquecimento central

aquecimento central, sistema de aquecimento central

Ex: The old central heating pipes started to make clanking noises as they warmed up .Os velhos canos do **aquecimento central** começaram a fazer barulhos de batida ao aquecerem.
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handle
[substantivo]

a part of an object designed for grasping, holding, or carrying it

pega, cabo

pega, cabo

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heater
[substantivo]

a piece of equipment that produces heat to warm a place or increase the temperature of water

aquecedor, radiador

aquecedor, radiador

Ex: They turned off the heater when they left the house .Eles desligaram o **aquecedor** quando saíram de casa.
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mug
[substantivo]

a large cup which is typically used for drinking hot beverages like coffee, tea, or hot chocolate

caneca, xícara

caneca, xícara

Ex: She handed me a mug of tea as we sat by the fire .Ela me entregou uma **caneca** de chá enquanto estávamos sentados perto do fogo.
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pipe
[substantivo]

a cylindrical hollow tube or conduit typically made of metal, plastic, or other materials, used for the transportation of fluids, gases, or other substances from one place to another

cano, tubulação

cano, tubulação

Ex: The oil flowed through the underground pipe to the refinery .O petróleo fluiu pelo **tubo** subterrâneo até a refinaria.
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plug
[substantivo]

a device consisted of two or three metal pins that can connect a piece of electrical equipment to a power supply when fitted into the holes of an electric outlet

plugue, tomada

plugue, tomada

Ex: They unplugged the device by carefully pulling out the plug from the wall .Eles desligaram o dispositivo puxando cuidadosamente o **plugue** da parede.
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remote control
[substantivo]

a small device that lets you control electrical or electronic devices like TVs from a distance

controle remoto, comando à distância

controle remoto, comando à distância

Ex: The remote control makes it convenient to operate electronic devices from a distance .O **controle remoto** torna conveniente operar dispositivos eletrônicos à distância.
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rope
[substantivo]

a long, flexible cord made by twisting together strands of fibers, wire, or other material, used for tying, pulling, or supporting things

corda, cabo

corda, cabo

Ex: The rescue team lowered a rope to the stranded hiker .A equipe de resgate baixou uma **corda** para o caminhante preso.
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lock
[substantivo]

a device that firmly fastens a door, closet, etc. and usually needs a key to be opened

fechadura, cadeado

fechadura, cadeado

Ex: The safe had a sturdy lock to protect valuables stored inside .O cofre tinha uma **fechadura** resistente para proteger os objetos de valor guardados dentro.
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