Livro English File - Avançado - Lição 1A

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personality

[substantivo]

all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

personalidade, temperamento

Ex: People have different personalities, yet we all share the same basic needs and desires .As pessoas têm **personalidades** diferentes, mas todos compartilhamos as mesmas necessidades e desejos básicos.

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affectionate

[adjetivo]

expressing love and care

afetuoso, carinhoso

Ex: They exchanged affectionate glances across the room , their love for each other evident in their eyes .Eles trocaram olhares **afetuosos** através da sala, o amor um pelo outro evidente em seus olhos.

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ambitious

[adjetivo]

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

ambicioso, ambiciosa

Ex: His ambitious nature led him to take on challenging projects that others deemed impossible , proving his capabilities time and again .Sua natureza **ambiciosa** o levou a assumir projetos desafiadores que outros consideravam impossíveis, provando suas capacidades repetidamente.

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assertive

[adjetivo]

confident in expressing one's opinions, ideas, or needs in a clear, direct, and respectful manner

assertivo, firme

Ex: Assertive leaders inspire trust and motivate their teams to achieve goals .Líderes **assertivos** inspiram confiança e motivam suas equipes a alcançar objetivos.

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bossy

[adjetivo]

constantly telling others what they should do

autoritário, mandão

Ex: Being bossy can strain relationships , so it 's important to communicate suggestions without being overbearing .Ser **mandão** pode tensionar relacionamentos, por isso é importante comunicar sugestões sem ser opressivo.

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honest

[adjetivo]

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

honesto

Ex: Even in difficult situations , she remained honest and transparent , refusing to compromise her principles .Mesmo em situações difíceis, ela permaneceu **honesta** e transparente, recusando-se a comprometer seus princípios.

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loyal

[adjetivo]

showing firm and constant support to a person, organization, cause, or belief

leal, fiel

Ex: The loyal companion never wavered in their devotion to their owner , offering unconditional love and companionship .O companheiro **leal** nunca vacilou em sua devoção ao dono, oferecendo amor e companheirismo incondicionais.

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mature

[adjetivo]

(of a young person or child) able to behave reasonably and responsibly, like an adult

maduro, responsável

Ex: Even as a teenager , she demonstrated mature empathy , offering support to those in need .Mesmo quando adolescente, ela demonstrou empatia **madura**, oferecendo apoio aos necessitados.

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moody

[adjetivo]

experiencing frequent changes in mood, often without apparent reason or explanation

mal-humorado, lunático

Ex: The moody artist channeled their emotions into their work, creating pieces that reflected their inner turmoil.O artista **mal-humorado** canalizou suas emoções em seu trabalho, criando peças que refletiam seu tumulto interior.

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open-minded

[adjetivo]

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

de mente aberta, tolerante

Ex: The manager fostered an open-minded work environment where employees felt comfortable sharing innovative ideas .O gerente promoveu um ambiente de trabalho **mente aberta** onde os funcionários se sentiam confortáveis em compartilhar ideias inovadoras.

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outgoing

[adjetivo]

enjoying other people's company and social interactions

sociável, extrovertido

Ex: Her outgoing nature made her the life of the party , always bringing energy and laughter to social events .Sua natureza **extrovertida** a tornava a vida da festa, sempre trazendo energia e risadas para os eventos sociais.

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patient

[adjetivo]

able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious

paciente

Ex: He showed patience in learning a new language, practicing regularly until he became fluent.Ele mostrou **paciência** ao aprender um novo idioma, praticando regularmente até se tornar fluente.

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reliable

[adjetivo]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

confiável, seguro

Ex: The reliable product has a reputation for durability and performance .O produto **confiável** tem uma reputação de durabilidade e desempenho.

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sensitive

[adjetivo]

capable of understanding other people's emotions and caring for them

sensível, empático

Ex: The nurse ’s sensitive care helped put the patient at ease .Os cuidados **sensíveis** da enfermeira ajudaram a deixar o paciente à vontade.

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stubborn

[adjetivo]

unwilling to change one's attitude or opinion despite good reasons to do so

teimoso, obstinado

Ex: Despite multiple attempts to convince him otherwise , he remained stubborn in his decision to quit his job .Apesar de várias tentativas de convencê-lo do contrário, ele permaneceu **teimoso** em sua decisão de deixar o emprego.

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bright

[adjetivo]

capable of thinking and learning in a good and quick way

inteligente, brilhante

Ex: She was a bright learner , always eager to dive into new subjects .Ela era uma aprendiz **brilhante**, sempre ansiosa para mergulhar em novos assuntos.

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conscientious

[adjetivo]

acting in accordance with one's conscience and sense of duty

consciencioso, diligente

Ex: In any profession , a conscientious attitude leads to greater trust and respect from peers and clients alike .Em qualquer profissão, uma atitude **conscienciosa** leva a uma maior confiança e respeito por parte dos colegas e clientes.

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determined

[adjetivo]

having or displaying a strong will to achieve a goal despite the challenges or obstacles

determinado

Ex: Her determined spirit inspired everyone around her to work harder .Seu espírito **determinado** inspirou todos ao seu redor a trabalharem mais duro.

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gentle

[adjetivo]

showing kindness and empathy toward others

suave, gentil

Ex: The gentle nature of the horse made it easy to ride .A natureza **gentil** do cavalo tornava fácil montá-lo.

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resourceful

[adjetivo]

capable of finding different, clever, and efficient ways to solve problems, often using the resources available to them in innovative ways

engenhoso, habilidoso

Ex: The resourceful engineer developed a cost-effective solution to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing process .O engenheiro **engenhoso** desenvolveu uma solução econômica para melhorar a eficiência do processo de fabricação.

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sarcastic

[adjetivo]

stating the opposite of what one means to criticize, insult, mock, or make a joke

sarcástico, irônico

Ex: He could n't resist making a sarcastic remark about her outfit , despite knowing it would hurt her feelings .Ele não conseguiu resistir a fazer um comentário **sarcástico** sobre sua roupa, apesar de saber que isso magoaria seus sentimentos.

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self-sufficient

[adjetivo]

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

autossuficiente, independente

Ex: The program encourages students to become self-sufficient by developing practical skills for independent living .O programa incentiva os alunos a se tornarem **autossuficientes** desenvolvendo habilidades práticas para viver de forma independente.

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spontaneous

[adjetivo]

tending to act on impulse or in the moment

espontâneo, impulsivo

Ex: Despite her careful nature , she occasionally had spontaneous bursts of creativity , leading to unexpected projects .Apesar de sua natureza cuidadosa, ela ocasionalmente tinha explosões **espontâneas** de criatividade, levando a projetos inesperados.

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steady

[adjetivo]

regular and constant for a long period of time

estável, constante

Ex: He maintained a steady pace throughout the marathon , ensuring he did n’t tire too quickly .Ele manteve um ritmo **constante** durante toda a maratona, garantindo que não se cansasse muito rápido.

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straightforward

[adjetivo]

(of a person or their behavior) direct and honest

direto, sincero

Ex: Despite the sensitive nature of the issue , he remained straightforward in his explanation , clarifying any misunderstandings .Apesar da natureza sensível da questão, ele permaneceu **direto** em sua explicação, esclarecendo quaisquer mal-entendidos.

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sympathetic

[adjetivo]

showing care and understanding toward other people, especially when they are not feeling good

compreensivo, simpático

Ex: The therapist provided a sympathetic environment for her clients to share their emotions .O terapeuta proporcionou um ambiente **solidário** para seus clientes compartilharem suas emoções.

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thorough

[adjetivo]

extremely careful and attentive to detail

meticuloso, minucioso

Ex: She approached her research with a thorough mindset , verifying every fact before writing her report .Ela abordou sua pesquisa com uma mentalidade **cuidadosa**, verificando cada fato antes de escrever seu relatório.

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to come across

[verbo]

to discover, meet, or find someone or something by accident

dar de cara com, encontrar por acaso

Ex: I did n't expect to come across an old friend from high school at the conference , but it was a pleasant surprise .Eu não esperava **encontrar** um velho amigo do ensino médio na conferência, mas foi uma surpresa agradável.

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deep down

[frase]

used to refer to a person's true feelings or beliefs that they may not openly show

Ex: Deep down, they both knew their friendship had changed , but they avoided acknowledging it .

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on the whole

[advérbio]

used to provide a general assessment of a situation

no geral, globalmente

Ex: On the whole, the feedback from customers has been positive , with only a few minor complaints .**No geral**, o feedback dos clientes tem sido positivo, com apenas algumas pequenas reclamações.

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to tend

[verbo]

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

tender, costumar

Ex: In colder climates , temperatures tend to drop significantly during the winter months .Em climas mais frios, as temperaturas **tendem** a cair significativamente durante os meses de inverno.

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idiom

[substantivo]

a group of words or a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal interpretation of its individual words, often specific to a particular language or culture

expressão idiomática, idiomatismo

Ex: The idiom ' piece of cake ' refers to something that is very easy to do , which has nothing to do with an actual piece of dessert .O **idioma** 'piece of cake' refere-se a algo que é muito fácil de fazer, que não tem nada a ver com um pedaço real de sobremesa.

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down to earth

[frase]

(of a person) not showing pretentious behavior

Ex: The politician's down-to-earth demeanor resonates with voters, as they feel he genuinely understands their concerns.

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cold fish

[substantivo]

someone who does not express emotions and is considered unfriendly

peixe frio, pessoa fria

Ex: He rarely smiles , making him seem like a cold fish.Ele raramente sorri, o que o faz parecer um **peixe frio**.

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soft touch

[substantivo]

someone who can be easily taken advantage of

bobo, mole

Ex: Scammers often target those they perceive as a soft touch, knowing they are more likely to give in to pressure .Os golpistas costumam mirar aqueles que percebem como **alvos fáceis**, sabendo que são mais propensos a ceder à pressão.

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quick temper

[substantivo]

a tendency to quickly lose one's temper

gênio forte, temperamento explosivo

Ex: If she does n't work on managing her quick temper, it may negatively impact her relationships .Se ela não trabalhar no controle de seu **temperamento explosivo**, isso pode afetar negativamente seus relacionamentos.

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to not hurt a fly

[frase]

to refrain from doing anything that would harm or threaten the life of any person or animal

Ex: The children were playing peacefully in the garden.

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to lift a finger

[frase]

to make a minimal effort to do something, particularly in order to help someone

Ex: You did n't raise a finger to help her .

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heart of gold

[frase]

a generous and kind personality

Ex: The nurse with heart of gold cared for her patients as if they were family .

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a pain in the neck

[frase]

a person or thing that causes one great annoyance or a lot of difficulty

Ex: Running into traffic on my way to an important meeting was a major pain in the neck; I ended up being late.

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to be full of oneself

[frase]

to be extremely proud and believe that one is superior in intellect, importance, etc.

Ex: She's always talking about her accomplishments and how great she is; she's really full of herself.

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the life and soul of the party

[frase]

an energetic and sociable person who makes a place livelier

Ex: With his humor and ability to work a crowd, the stand-up comedian was the life and soul of every corporate event they hired him for.

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