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Livro Headway - Intermediário avançado - Unidade 6

Aqui você encontrará o vocabulário da Unidade 6 no livro didático Headway Upper Intermediate, como "spare", "consultant", "diversify", etc.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate
to spare
[verbo]

to refrain from harming, injuring, or punishing someone or something

poupar, perdoar

poupar, perdoar

Ex: The soldier hesitated to open fire , hoping to spare the innocent civilians caught in the crossfire .O soldado hesitou em abrir fogo, esperando **poupar** os civis inocentes pegos no fogo cruzado.
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business
[substantivo]

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

negócio, empresa

negócio, empresa

Ex: He started a landscaping business after graduating from college .Ele começou um **negócio** de paisagismo depois de se formar na faculdade.
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consultant
[substantivo]

someone who gives professional advice on a given subject

consultor,  assessor

consultor, assessor

Ex: As a healthcare consultant, his role involved offering specialized advice to hospitals and medical institutions on improving patient care and optimizing operational workflows .Como **consultor** de saúde, seu papel envolvia oferecer aconselhamento especializado a hospitais e instituições médicas sobre como melhorar o atendimento ao paciente e otimizar os fluxos de trabalho operacionais.
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(of a business) to increase the range of goods and services in order to reduce risk of failure

diversificar, ampliar a gama

diversificar, ampliar a gama

Ex: The automotive manufacturer intends to diversify into electric vehicles .
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bust
[adjetivo]

describing a person or company that is bankrupt or financially ruined

falido, quebrado

falido, quebrado

Ex: After the scandal , the company was nearly bust, with no way to recover .Após o escândalo, a empresa estava quase **falida**, sem como se recuperar.
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to go
[verbo]

to progress in a particular way

ir, progredir

ir, progredir

Ex: How did your presentation go?Como **foi** a sua apresentação?
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quadruped
[adjetivo]

(of animals) having four legs or feet

quadrúpede, de quatro patas

quadrúpede, de quatro patas

Ex: The quadruped animals moved gracefully through the grass .Os animais **quadrúpedes** moviam-se graciosamente pela grama.
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bulk
[substantivo]

the major portion or greater part of something, often referring to the size or quantity of an object or substance

a maior parte, o grosso

a maior parte, o grosso

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goods
[substantivo]

items made or produced for sale

mercadorias,  produtos

mercadorias, produtos

Ex: He decided to donate his gently used goods to charity , hoping to help those in need .Ele decidiu doar seus **bens** levemente usados para caridade, na esperança de ajudar os necessitados.
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driven
[adjetivo]

forced to move or act in a particular way by circumstances beyond one's control

impulsionado, forçado

impulsionado, forçado

Ex: The team was driven by a commitment to excellence and teamwork.A equipe foi **impulsionada** por um compromisso com a excelência e o trabalho em equipe.
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to boycott
[verbo]

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way to show disapproval or to try to bring about a change

boicotar, participar num boicote

boicotar, participar num boicote

Ex: The school boycotted the exam because of unfair grading policies .A escola **boicotou** o exame devido a políticas de classificação injustas.
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a sudden realization or understanding of something, often an idea or solution

Ex: She smiled , recognizing light bulb moment that would change everything .
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storage
[substantivo]

a location, facility or container designed for keeping things safe, secure and organized for future use

armazenamento, depósito

armazenamento, depósito

Ex: The company invested in more storage to accommodate their growing inventory .A empresa investiu em mais **armazenamento** para acomodar seu inventário crescente.
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to develop into a more advanced or improved stage

progredir, avançar

progredir, avançar

Ex: The student 's understanding of complex concepts progressed as they delved deeper into their academic studies .O entendimento do aluno sobre conceitos complexos **progrediu** à medida que ele se aprofundou em seus estudos acadêmicos.
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import
[substantivo]

goods, products, or services that are brought into a country from another country for the purpose of trade

importação

importação

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to become less in amount, size, or degree

diminuir, reduzir

diminuir, reduzir

Ex: The number of visitors to the museum has decreased this month .O número de visitantes do museu **diminuiu** este mês.
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export
[substantivo]

a product or service that is produced in one country and then sold to another country for use or resale

exportação, produto exportado

exportação, produto exportado

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to record
[verbo]

to store information in a way that can be used in the future

gravar,  registrar

gravar, registrar

Ex: The historian recorded the oral histories of the local community .O historiador **registrou** as histórias orais da comunidade local.
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refund
[substantivo]

an amount of money that is paid back because of returning goods to a store or one is not satisfied with the goods or services

reembolso, devolução

reembolso, devolução

Ex: He requested a refund for the concert tickets since the event was canceled .Ele solicitou um **reembolso** pelos ingressos do show, pois o evento foi cancelado.
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to produce
[verbo]

to make something using raw materials or different components

produzir,  fabricar

produzir, fabricar

Ex: Our company mainly produces goods for export .Nossa empresa **produz** principalmente bens para exportação.
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permit
[substantivo]

an official document that allows someone to do something

licença

licença

Ex: A fishing permit allows individuals to legally catch fish in designated areas during specific times of the year.
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to take people, goods, etc. from one place to another using a vehicle, ship, or aircraft

transportar

transportar

Ex: Public transportation systems in metropolitan areas are essential for transporting large numbers of commuters .Os sistemas de **transporte** público em áreas metropolitanas são essenciais para **transportar** um grande número de passageiros.
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to insult
[verbo]

to intentionally say or do something that disrespects or humiliates someone

insultar, ofender

insultar, ofender

Ex: The comedian 's jokes crossed the line and began to insult certain groups , causing discomfort in the audience .As piadas do comediante ultrapassaram o limite e começaram a **insultar** certos grupos, causando desconforto na plateia.
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to protest
[verbo]

to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

protestar, manifestar

protestar, manifestar

Ex: The accused protested the charges against him , maintaining his innocence .O acusado **protestou** contra as acusações contra ele, mantendo sua inocência.
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to refuse
[verbo]

to say or show one's unwillingness to do something that someone has asked

recusar, negar

recusar, negar

Ex: He had to refuse the invitation due to a prior commitment .Ele teve que **recusar** o convite devido a um compromisso anterior.
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to present
[verbo]

to show or give something to others for inspection, consideration, or approval

apresentar, mostrar

apresentar, mostrar

Ex: She presented the evidence to the jury , hoping for a favorable verdict .Ela **apresentou** as provas ao júri, esperando por um veredito favorável.
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minute
[adjetivo]

very small

minúsculo, ínfimo

minúsculo, ínfimo

Ex: Despite its minute size, the rare gem was worth a small fortune.Apesar do seu tamanho **minúsculo**, a gema rara valia uma pequena fortuna.
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to object
[verbo]

to give a fact or an opinion as a reason against something

objetar, opor-se

objetar, opor-se

Ex: Local residents objected that the new factory would cause significant pollution in the area .Os residentes locais **objetaram** que a nova fábrica causaria poluição significativa na área.
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invalid
[adjetivo]

logically flawed or unsupported by evidence

inválido, sem fundamento

inválido, sem fundamento

Ex: The professor pointed out that the student 's theory was invalid due to a lack of scientific proof .O professor apontou que a teoria do aluno era **inválida** devido à falta de prova científica.
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contract
[substantivo]

an official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do

contrato

contrato

Ex: The contract with the client includes deadlines for completing the project milestones .O **contrato** com o cliente inclui prazos para a conclusão dos marcos do projeto.
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no longer useful or fashionable

Ex: The news article contains information that out of date, as the events it refers to have already taken place .
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rubbish
[substantivo]

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

lixo, resíduos

lixo, resíduos

Ex: The council has implemented new bins for rubbish to encourage proper waste disposal in the community .O conselho implementou novas lixeiras para **lixo** para incentivar o descarte adequado de resíduos na comunidade.
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small
[adjetivo]

below average in physical size

pequeno, minúsculo

pequeno, minúsculo

Ex: The small cottage nestled comfortably in the forest clearing .A **pequena** cabana estava confortavelmente aninhada na clareira da floresta.
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written agreement
[substantivo]

a document that specifies the terms and conditions agreed upon by two or more parties in a contractual relationship

acordo escrito, contrato escrito

acordo escrito, contrato escrito

Ex: A written agreement is essential when entering into any business deal .Um **acordo escrito** é essencial ao celebrar qualquer negócio.
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satisfied
[adjetivo]

content with a result or outcome

satisfeito, contente

satisfeito, contente

Ex: They were satisfied with their meal at the restaurant , praising the delicious flavors .Eles ficaram **satisfeitos** com sua refeição no restaurante, elogiando os sabores deliciosos.
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bag
[substantivo]

a large amount or plenty of something

monte, quantidade

monte, quantidade

Ex: We ’ve got bags of food left after the party .Temos **sacos** de comida sobrando depois da festa.
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zillion
[substantivo]

an extremely large, but unspecified number or quantity, often used as an exaggeration to emphasize the vastness of something

um número incontável, milhões

um número incontável, milhões

Ex: I ’ve been to zillions of places , but this one is my favorite .Já estive em **milhões** de lugares, mas este é o meu favorito.
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pile
[substantivo]

a noticeably huge number or amount of a particular thing

monte, pilha

monte, pilha

Ex: As the event ended , there was a pile of leftover food that needed to be donated .Quando o evento terminou, havia uma **pilha** de comida sobrando que precisava ser doada.
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umpteen
[adjetivo]

referring to an indefinitely large number of things or a large but unspecified number

incontável, uma miríade de

incontável, uma miríade de

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horde
[substantivo]

an immense or overwhelming number of people or things

uma horda, uma multidão

uma horda, uma multidão

Ex: A horde of children dashed toward the ice cream truck .Uma **horda** de crianças correu em direção ao caminhão de sorvete.
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mass
[substantivo]

a large quantity or number of something, often referring to a group of objects or people that are considered together

uma massa, uma multidão

uma massa, uma multidão

Ex: The mass of workers gathered in front of the building to protest .A **massa** de trabalhadores se reuniu em frente ao prédio para protestar.
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heap
[substantivo]

a large number of objects thrown on top of each other in an untidy way

monte, pilha

monte, pilha

Ex: There was a heap of dirty dishes in the sink after the party .Havia uma **pilha** de pratos sujos na pia depois da festa.
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load
[substantivo]

an amount that can be carried at one time or can fill up a truck, container, and etc.

carga, carregamento

carga, carregamento

Ex: The delivery driver carried a load of packages to the door .O motorista de entrega carregou uma **carga** de pacotes até a porta.
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to express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone's behavior or actions

repreender, ralhar

repreender, ralhar

Ex: I can’t believe she told me off in front of everyone.Não acredito que ela me **repreendeu** na frente de todos.
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