Livro English File - Pré-intermediário - Lição 8B

to randomly discover someone or something, particularly in a way that is surprising or unexpected

encontrar, descobrir

to use words and our voice to show what we are thinking or feeling

dizer, manifestar

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

usar, vestir

the things we wear to cover our body, such as pants, shirts, and jackets

roupa, vestuário

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

carregar, transportar

something made of leather, cloth, plastic, or paper that we use to carry things in, particularly when we are traveling or shopping

sacola, bag

a child who is very young, usually too young to walk or speak

bebê, criança pequena

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

ganhar, vencer

a competition in which two players or teams compete against one another such as soccer, boxing, etc.

jogo, partida

a flat piece of metal, typically of the size and shape of a large coin, given to the winner of a competition or to someone who has done an act of bravery in war, etc.

medalha

anything that is given as a reward to someone who has done very good work or to the winner of a contest, game of chance, etc.

prêmio, recompensa

to get money for the job that we do or services that we provide

ganhar, obter

an amount of money we receive for doing our job, usually monthly

salário

something that we use to buy and sell goods and services, can be in the form of coins or paper bills

dinheiro, moeda

to have some information about something

saber, conhecer

in a way that is right, good, or satisfactory

bem

to come together as previously scheduled for social interaction or a prearranged purpose

encontrar, reunir-se

(of a person) coming or acting before any other person

primeiro, primeira

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

tempo, duração

put after the numbers one to twelve to show or tell what time it is, only when it is at that exact hour

às horas, o'clock

to want something to happen or be true

esperar, desejar

having a quality that is satisfying

bom, ótimo

used for forming future tenses

farei, serei

to come into existence by chance or as a consequence

acontecer, ocorrer

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

fazer, executar

to remain in a state of expectation or anticipation for something or someone

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

ônibus, autocarro

an extended duration of time that is typically longer than what is considered normal or expected

muito tempo, um longo período

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

assistir, observar

to have a particular appearance or give a particular impression

parecer, ter aparência

emotionally feeling good

feliz, contente

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

parecer-se com, ter aparência de

a child's female parent

mãe

a person who is employed by an artist to pose for a painting, photograph, etc.

modelo, manequim

to fail to catch a bus, airplane, etc.

perder, falhar

students as a whole that are taught together

classe, curso

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

perder, desperdiçar

a pair of lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, which we wear to see more clearly

óculos

to come to a place with someone or something

trazer, levar

a book or electronic resource that gives a list of words in alphabetical order and explains their meanings, or gives the equivalent words in a different language

dicionário

to make something or someone return or be returned to a particular place or condition

trazer de volta, restituir

a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

ferias, férias

to reach for something and hold it

tomar, pegar

an object with a circular folding frame covered in cloth, used as protection against rain or sun

guarda-chuva, sombrinha

a place where children learn things from teachers

escola

to expect or hope for something

esperar um, buscar um

feeling ashamed or sad about something that one has or has not done

desculpe, lamentável

a word we say when we see someone and want to greet them, or when we begin to talk on the phone

Olá, Oi

to use words and give someone information

dizer, contar

something a person says that is intended to make others laugh

piada, brincadeira

a statement that is false and used intentionally to deceive someone

uma mentira, um falso testemunho

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

fazer, produzir

to act in an improper or unacceptable way

comportar-se mal, agir de maneira imprópria

to be unsuccessful in an examination or course

falhar, não passar

to get the necessary grades in an exam, test, course, etc.

aprovar, passar

the outcome or final score of a competition, match, test, etc.

resultado, desfecho

to make changes to something, especially in response to new information, feedback, or a need for improvement

rever, modificar

to study a particular subject in school, university, etc.

fazer, cursar

a special kind of picture that is made using a camera in order to make memories, create art, etc.

fotografia, foto

objects such as necklaces, bracelets or rings, typically made from precious metals such as gold and silver, that we wear as decoration

joias, bijuteria

an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

televisão, TV

to give someone something, like money, expecting them to give it back after a while

emprestar, dar um empréstimo

to use or take something belonging to someone else, with the idea of returning it

emprestar, tomar emprestado

to notice the sound a person or thing is making

ouvir, escutar

sounds that are usually unwanted or loud

ruído, som

a bell operated by a button outside a house or apartment that makes a sound when pushed, particularly to inform the inhabitants inside

campainha, sinal de aviso

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

ouvir, escutar

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

música

a device that is used for listening to programs that are broadcast

rádio, aparelho de rádio