Progresso - Avançado - Unidade 3

to move to a higher place

subir

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

sentar-se

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

enroscar-se

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

despreciar

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

deitar-se

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

aumentar

to set money or resources aside for future use

economizar

to become faster

acelerar

to become silent or less noisy

silenciar

to reduce the amount, size, or number of something

reduzir

to move with a lower speed or rate of movement

diminuir a velocidade

to buy and sell or exchange items of value

comerciar

to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

vestir-se bem

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

simplificar

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 forma casual

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

estabelecer

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

animar

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

inicializar

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

renunciar

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

quebrar

to make something stop working

desligar

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

concluir

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

comprar tudo

to entirely consume a resource, leaving none remaining

esgotar

to clarify a particular detail or aspect after precise investigation

esclarecer

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

estabelecer-se

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

superar

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

crescer

to no longer be asleep

acordar

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

esgotar

to speak in a louder voice

falar mais alto

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

iluminar

to become less angry, upset, or worried

acalmar-se

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

desistir

to lower something that was previously raised or suspended

deixar cair

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

abastado

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

depressão

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

extravagante

possessing a great amount of riches and material goods

afluente

to show courage and strength in a difficult situation

ter coragem

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

mimado

to make something seem more important or noticeable by highlighting it

destacar

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

rico

a state of discomfort or pain

dificuldade

rich and financially successful

próspero

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

modesto

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

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

cuidadoso

to experience a period of financial or personal difficulty

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

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

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