Livro Headway - Intermediário avançado - Unidade 1

lasting the whole of a person's life

vitalício

the average number of years a person is expected to live, based on various demographic and health factors

expectativa de vida

the account or narrative of a person's life, typically including significant events, experiences, and personal details

história de vida

having the same size as an actual living being or object, without any exaggeration or reduction

tamanho real

a type of life that a person or group is living

estilo de vida

experiencing intense sadness, grief, or disappointment due to a broken romantic relationship or other loss

com o coração partido

the rhythmic movement of the heart while it is pumping blood

batida de coração

a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked, which is fatal in some cases

ataque cardíaco

inspiring positive emotions such as joy, happiness, and affection in the viewer or reader

comovente

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

trabalhos domésticos

the act of returning to one's home or place of origin

regresso à pátria

a plant that is typically grown indoors in a home or other building, often for decorative purposes

planta de interior

a married woman who does the housework such as cooking, cleaning, etc. and takes care of the children, and does not work outside the house

dona de casa

describing someone who takes great pride in the appearance, cleanliness, and overall condition of their home

orgulhoso da casa

feeling sad because of being away from one's home

depressivo

the town or city where a person grew up or was born

cidade natal

a person who is unable or restricted from leaving their home, typically due to physical, medical, or other circumstances

em casa

referring to something that is native, locally produced, or originating from one's own country or region

caseiro

a party that one gives in a new house or an apartment they just purchased to celebrate such event

aquecimento de casa

the main opening page of a website that introduces it and links the user to other pages

pagina inicial

someone who does not have a place to live in and so lives on the streets

morador de rua

any sea creature that is eaten as food such as fish, shrimp, seaweed, and shellfish

frutos do mar

‌a board connected to a wall or a piece of furniture on which books are kept

prateleira de livros

unhealthy food, containing a lot of fat, sugar, etc.

comida corriqueira

a device that has two pieces that cover the ears and is used to listen to music or sounds without others hearing

fones de ouvido

the large words in the upper part of a page of a newspaper, article, etc.

título

the forward movement or advancement made despite difficulties or obstacles

progresso

a book used for the study of a particular subject, especially in schools and colleges

a written message that one sends or receives using a mobile phone

mensagem de texto

an outdoor or unenclosed space that is exposed to the elements

ar livre

a specific set or range of products or merchandise offered by a business, often with a common theme, category, or market focus

linha de negócios

a man who does business activities like running a company

empresário

a building or facility used by firefighters as a station for fire-fighting equipment and personnel

quartel do corpo de bombeiros

a device that gives warning of a fire, by making a loud noise

alarme de incêndio

a soporific drug taken as a tablet or capsule

comprimido para dormir

a portable bag designed to keep one warm while sleeping outside or in places without a bed

saco de dormir

a system that controls the temperature and humidity in a house, car, etc.

ar condicionado

a large group of people gathered together in a particular place

multidão

a large moving crowd or mass of people, often in a disorderly or unruly manner

horda

to know something's meaning, particularly something that someone says

to mentally understand information or concepts

having or bringing good luck

sortudo

to have great success with something, particularly something that brings one a lot of money

ficando extremamente rico

a short period of sleep, typically taken during the day to refresh or rest

sesta

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

cuidando de alguém ou algo

to take care of oneself, especially in a challenging or difficult situation, without the help or support of others

to sleep outdoors or in a place that is not intended for accommodation, such as on the streets or in a park, usually without proper bedding or shelter

dormir pesado

familiar with something and having developed a habit or tolerance towards it

acostumado a

to move from a standing or active position to a seated and more relaxed state

estabelecer-se

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

crime

an illegal or dishonest behavior, particularly in sports or games, that is intended to gain an unfair advantage over opponents or break the rules

jogada suja

consisting of multiple famous entertainers, performers, etc.

repleto de estrelas

cooked, created, or produced at home

caseiro

schoolwork that students have to do at home

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