Livro Headway - Pré-intermediário - Unidade 5

referring directly to the true meaning of a word or phrase

literal

(grammar) containing or denoting expressions that sound natural to a native speaker of a language

idiomático

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

to start and enjoy a new activity or hobby

comece a fazer algo

to remove a piece of clothing or accessory from your or another's body

to wear a piece of clothing

vestindo algo

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

to put one's body in a flat position in order to sleep or rest

deitar-se

to focus one's attention on something or someone in order to observe or examine them

to return an amount of money that was borrowed

to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

jogar fora

to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and how it looks

to cause a machine, device, or equipment to stop operating, typically by pushing a button or turning a key

desligar

to change your position so as to face another direction

virar o corpo ou a cabeça para outra direção

to take and lift something or someone up

levantando algo

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

in small steps or portions; not all at once

aos poucos

to leave a surface and begin flying

voando

to start or grow to be

mudando para algo diferente

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

bem-sucedido

to exchange information or knowledge that was missed or overlooked

recebendo as últimas notícias

to receive or come to have something

refering to something that is current, modern, or in accordance with the latest information, knowledge, or technology.

atualizado

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

cuidando de alguém ou algo

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

infante

to try to find information in a dictionary, computer, etc.

procurar

(grammar) a unit of language that has a specific meaning

palavra

to finish all of something and not have anymore

a liquid fuel that is used in internal combustion engines such as car engines, etc.

gasolina

to no longer be friends with someone as a result of an argument

a person who is not mentioned by name

alguém

to have a good, friendly, or smooth relationship with a person, group, or animal

in a way that is right, good, or satisfactory

muito bem