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Livro Headway - Avançado - Unidade 3

Aqui você encontrará o vocabulário da Unidade 3 do livro do curso Headway Advanced, como "seja difícil", "rico", "viva para baixo", etc.

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to move up
[verbo]

to move to a higher place

subir, elevar

subir, elevar

Ex: The firefighters moving up the ladder to rescue the cat from the tree .
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to sit up
[verbo]

to change one's position from a lying or reclining position into an upright one

sentar-se, erguer-se

sentar-se, erguer-se

Ex: The yoga instructor instructed the class to sit up after the relaxation pose .
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to curl up
[verbo]

to position one's body like a ball with one's arms and legs placed close to one's body while sitting

enroscar-se, curvar-se

enroscar-se, curvar-se

Ex: The curled up in its favorite spot , seeking solace after a tiring day of play .
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to look down on
[verbo]

to regard someone or something as inferior or unworthy of respect or consideration

menosprezar, desdenhar

menosprezar, desdenhar

Ex: The arrogant looked down on the common people .
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to lie down
[verbo]

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

deitar-se, deitar

deitar-se, deitar

Ex: The doctor advised him lie down if he felt dizzy .
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to turn up
[verbo]

to turn a switch on a device so that it makes more sound, heat, etc.

aumentar, elevar

aumentar, elevar

Ex: The soup was n't heating up fast enough , so turned up the stove .
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to save up
[verbo]

to set money or resources aside for future use

economizar, poupar

economizar, poupar

Ex: She 's saving up her spare time to work on a personal project .
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to speed up
[verbo]

to become faster

acelerar, apressar

acelerar, apressar

Ex: The heartbeat monitor indicated that the patient 's heart rate began speed up, requiring medical attention .
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to quiet down
[verbo]

to become silent or less noisy

acalmar-se, silenciar-se

acalmar-se, silenciar-se

Ex: The noisy construction site quieted down in the evening .
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to cut down
[verbo]

to reduce the amount, size, or number of something

reduzir, cortar

reduzir, cortar

Ex: The company cut down production to meet environmental goals .
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to slow down
[verbo]

to move with a lower speed or rate of movement

reduzir a velocidade, diminuir a velocidade

reduzir a velocidade, diminuir a velocidade

Ex: The train started slow down as it reached the station .
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to trade
[verbo]

to buy and sell or exchange items of value

comerciar, trocar

comerciar, trocar

Ex: The company has traded shares on the stock market .
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to dress up
[verbo]

to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

vestir-se formalmente, se arrumar

vestir-se formalmente, se arrumar

Ex: Attending the wedding , guests were expected dress up in semi-formal attire .
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to dumb down
[verbo]

to simplify or reduce the intellectual content of something in order to make it more accessible or appealing to a wider audience

simplificar, tornar mais acessível

simplificar, tornar mais acessível

Ex: The teacher decided dumb down the lesson so that all students could grasp the concepts .
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to dress down
[verbo]

to dress in a more casual or informal manner than usual, often for a specific occasion or to conform to a dress code

vestir-se de maneira mais casual, usar roupas mais informais

vestir-se de maneira mais casual, usar roupas mais informais

Ex: She dressed down for the past few weeks due to the summer heat .
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to set up
[verbo]

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

estabelecer, criar

estabelecer, criar

Ex: After months of planning and coordination , the entrepreneurs set up their own software development company in the heart of the city .
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to fire up
[verbo]

to make someone excited, enthusiastic, or motivated, often for a particular purpose or activity

animar, empolgar

animar, empolgar

Ex: She always knows how fire up the team with her positive attitude .
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to boot up
[verbo]

to start a computer or other electronic device and load its operating system into memory for use

iniciar, ligar

iniciar, ligar

Ex: He booted up the new gaming console to explore its features .
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to stand down
[verbo]

to willingly step back from a position or authority, and allow someone else to take over

renunciar, afastar-se

renunciar, afastar-se

Ex: Realizing the need for change , the business owner decided stand down and hand over day-to-day operations to a new manager .
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to break down
[verbo]

(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction

quebrar, parar de funcionar

quebrar, parar de funcionar

Ex: The broke down in the middle of mowing the lawn .
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to shut down
[verbo]

to make something stop working

desligar, encerrar

desligar, encerrar

Ex: The IT department shut down the servers for maintenance tonight .
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to wind up
[verbo]

to bring something to a conclusion or resolution, often in a way that was unexpected or unplanned

encerrar, concluir

encerrar, concluir

Ex: We need wind up the discussion and make a decision .
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to buy up
[verbo]

to buy the whole supply of something such as tickets, stocks, goods, etc.

comprar tudo, adquirir a totalidade

comprar tudo, adquirir a totalidade

Ex: The store decided buy up the seasonal items before they ran out .
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to use up
[verbo]

to entirely consume a resource, leaving none remaining

esgotar, utilizar completamente

esgotar, utilizar completamente

Ex: The used up their allocated budget for the project .
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to pin down
[verbo]

to clarify a particular detail or aspect after precise investigation

esclarecer, determinar

esclarecer, determinar

Ex: The flavor of this dish is unique and difficult pin down.
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to settle down
[verbo]

to find a place to live and embrace a more stable and routine way of life

estabelecer-se, fixar residência

estabelecer-se, fixar residência

Ex: She plans settle down in the countryside after retiring .
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to live down
[verbo]

to move past a negative reputation, embarrassing situation, or mistake by demonstrating better behavior over time

superar, vivenciar positivamente

superar, vivenciar positivamente

Ex: The individual sought live down their criminal record by pursuing a life of law-abiding citizenship .
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to grow up
[verbo]

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

crescer, amadurecer

crescer, amadurecer

Ex: She plans to move to the city where grew up.
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to wake up
[verbo]

to no longer be asleep

acordar, despertar

acordar, despertar

Ex: We wake up early to catch the sunrise at the beach .
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to run down
[verbo]

to use up all of one's energy, especially to the point of stopping or ceasing to function

esgotar, cansar

esgotar, cansar

Ex: He running down his energy after working nonstop for days .
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to speak up
[verbo]

to speak in a louder voice

falar mais alto, elevar a voz

falar mais alto, elevar a voz

Ex: The speaker speak up due to technical issues with the microphone .
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to lighten up
[verbo]

to make a space or environment become brighter and less gloomy, by adding more light sources or using lighter colors and materials

iluminar, clarear

iluminar, clarear

Ex: Lightening up the living room with brighter paint and new lighting fixtures made it feel more inviting and comfortable .
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to calm down
[verbo]

to become less angry, upset, or worried

acalmar-se, tranquilizar-se

acalmar-se, tranquilizar-se

Ex: The baby calmed down after being rocked to sleep .
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to give up
[verbo]

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

desistir, abrir mão

desistir, abrir mão

Ex: Dogive up now ; you ’re almost there .
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to let down
[verbo]

to lower something that was previously raised or suspended

deixar cair, abaixar

deixar cair, abaixar

Ex: The let down the anchor rope , securing the hot air balloon to the ground .
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well-off
[adjetivo]

having enough money to cover one's expenses and maintain a desirable lifestyle

afluente, próspero

afluente, próspero

Ex: They invested wisely and well-off in their retirement years .
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depression
[substantivo]

a time of little economic activity and high unemployment, which lasts for a long time

depressão econômica, crise econômica

depressão econômica, crise econômica

Ex: The global economy entered a depression following the financial crisis of 2008 .
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extravagant
[adjetivo]

costing a lot of money, more than the necessary or affordable amount

extravagante, ostentoso

extravagante, ostentoso

Ex: The CEOextravagant spending habits raised eyebrows among shareholders and employees alike .
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affluent
[adjetivo]

possessing a great amount of riches and material goods

afluente, abastado

afluente, abastado

Ex: affluent couple donated generously to local charities and cultural institutions .
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to man up
[verbo]

to show courage and strength in a difficult situation

ter coragem, agir com bravura

ter coragem, agir com bravura

Ex: I know this is tough , but you man up and get through it .
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spoiled
[adjetivo]

(of a person) displaying a childish behavior due to being treated very well or having been given everything they desired in the past

mimado, estragado

mimado, estragado

Ex: After years of being pampered by her grandparents , she developed spoiled attitude that frustrated her friends .
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to play up
[verbo]

to make something seem more important or noticeable by highlighting it

enfatizar, dar destaque a

enfatizar, dar destaque a

Ex: To make the story more engaging , the played up the main character 's internal conflict .
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rich
[adjetivo]

owning a great amount of money or things that cost a lot

rico, abastado

rico, abastado

Ex: rich philanthropist sponsored scholarships for underprivileged students .
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hardship
[substantivo]

the condition or state of experiencing severe difficulty or suffering

dificuldade, penúria

dificuldade, penúria

Ex: Despite hardship, they managed to stay positive and hopeful for the future .
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prosperous
[adjetivo]

rich and financially successful

próspero, afluente

próspero, afluente

Ex: The merchant led prosperous life .
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modest
[adjetivo]

not boasting about one's abilities, achievements, or belongings

modesto, humilde

modesto, humilde

Ex: He gave modest reply when asked about his success .
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budget
[substantivo]

the sum of money that is available to a person, an organization, etc. for a particular purpose and the plan according to which it will be spent

orçamento, orçamentação

orçamento, orçamentação

Ex: The project budget, leading to cuts in other areas .
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careful
[adjetivo]

exercising caution and thoughtfulness in financial decisions to avoid wasteful or unnecessary expenses

cauteloso, cuidadoso

cauteloso, cuidadoso

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to fall on hard times
[frase]

to experience a period of financial or personal difficulty

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from rags to riches
[frase]

used to refer to the action of rising from the depth of poverty to the highest of riches

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to make a fortune
[frase]

to accumulate a large amount of wealth or money through one's own efforts, often through business ventures or investments

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to have it rough
[frase]

to experience difficulties or challenges in life, often over a prolonged period of time

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