Livro Headway - Intermediário - Unidade 5

to look after a child until they reach maturity

criar, educar

to become famous and successful in a sudden and rapid manner

decolar, ser bem-sucedido

to take a person or thing to a predetermined location and leave afterwards

deixar, levar

to cross a physical barrier, such as a wall, fence, or obstacle

superar, transpor

to cause a machine, device, or system to stop working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

desligar, desconectar

to complete an official form or document by writing information on it

preencher, completar

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

experimentar, tentar vestir

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

procurar, consultar

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

cuidar de, dar assistência a

to thoroughly review, examine, or check something

rever, examinar

to choose someone as an example and follow their behavior or choices

seguir o exemplo de, tomar como exemplo

to take and lift something or someone up

pegar, levantar

to enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.

embarcar, subir a bordo

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

desistir, abandonar

to succeed in passing or enduring a difficult experience or period

superar, suportar

to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

to carefully watch, consider, or listen to someone or something

to experience a pleasurable or enjoyable event or activity

to make a low sound that often expresses pain, grief, or disappointment

gemer, queixar-se

to take steps to confirm if something is correct, safe, or properly arranged

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

perder, desperdiçar

the ability to accept or tolerate difficult or annoying situations without complaining or becoming angry

paciência

to fulfill one's share of responsibilities

to laugh in a light, silly, or often uncontrollable way as a result of nervousness or embarrassment

rir baixinho, gargalhar

to make someone or something extremely wet

imbuir, ensopar

to gradually decrease in intensity, volume, or activity

diminuir, acalmar

to assign something, such as resources or funds, to a particular purpose or use

dedicar, atribuir

things that we cannot or do not need to name when we are talking about them

coisas, itens

to closely watch a person or thing, particularly in order to make sure they are safe

a task, especially a household one, that is done regularly

tarefa, afazer

the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others

prioridade, preferência

to do something that makes someone extremely upset, annoyed, or angry

used to refuse or decline to provide an answer or explanation to a question, often because the person being asked does not know the answer