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Livro Headway - Intermediário avançado - Unidade 12

Aqui você encontrará o vocabulário da Unidade 12 do livro Headway Upper Intermediate, como "confortável", "digerir", "aparente", etc.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate

to need a significant amount of time to be able to happen, be completed, or achieved

Ex: Learning to play a musical instrument well can take a long time.
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get a life
[Sentença]

used to tell someone to change their life style and start doing more exciting or important things

Ex: Instead of gossiping about others, it's better to get a life and focus on personal growth.
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to spend or use time in a way that does not achieve anything or have a particular goal

Ex: I have 2 hours to kill before the class starts.
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third time lucky
[interjeição]

used to express that after failing twice, one is bound to succeed on the third try

Terceira é de vez!, Na terceira tentativa vem a sorte!

Terceira é de vez!, Na terceira tentativa vem a sorte!

Ex: They had two attempts at baking the cake , and on third time lucky , it came out perfectly .
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used in a situation when there is only a little time to do something and one must be careful not to waste any of it

Ex: We can't afford delays; there's no time to be lost in this critical phase.
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cushy
[adjetivo]

involving minimal effort or hardship

confortável, fácil

confortável, fácil

Ex: While others struggled with challenging projects , she landed cushy position with minimal stress .
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to become lively and energetic

Ex: With the arrival of the carnival, the sleepy town square came to life with excitement and merriment.
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to express strongly and confidently that something is undoubtedly true or will certainly happen

Ex: I 'm so confident in my team 's victory that I bet my life on it .
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better luck next time
[interjeição]

used to encourage someone who has just missed an opportunity or failed to succeed in a particular field

Melhor sorte na próxima vez!, Boa sorte na próxima tentativa!

Melhor sorte na próxima vez!, Boa sorte na próxima tentativa!

Ex: Better luck next time , I ’m sure you ’ll get it next time !
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another chance for someone to become more healthy, energetic, or adopting a more optimistic view on life

Ex: After a good night 's sleep , she felt new lease of life and was ready to tackle the day .
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for a limited period, usually until a certain condition changes

por enquanto, neste momento

por enquanto, neste momento

Ex: The current arrangement is for the time being, but we 'll need a long-term plan .
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to remain strong, valuable, or effective over a long period, despite changes or challenges

Ex: Their friendship stood the test of time, growing stronger over the years .
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only a few moments before it is still possible to get something done or avoid something bad from happening

na hora certa, em cima da hora

na hora certa, em cima da hora

Ex: In the nick of time, we managed to catch the last train .
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to be willing to do whatever it takes to avoid trouble or conflict and have a peaceful and stress-free existence

Ex: Tom did n't want to argue with his partner , so he agreed to compromise on their vacation plans do for a quiet life.
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used to say that it is typical of a person to experience an unfortunate event

Ex: She realized she had forgotten to buy the one item she needed from the grocery store, and she thought, "Typical, it's the story of my life."
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to be in or to get oneself into a situation that may result in an unpleasant or dangerous outcome

Ex: Skipping regular vehicle maintenance can run a risk of unexpected breakdowns on the road.
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to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

realizar, executar

realizar, executar

Ex: Before making a decision , it 's crucial carry out a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed changes .
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research
[substantivo]

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

pesquisa, investigação

pesquisa, investigação

Ex: The teamresearch on consumer behavior guided their marketing strategy for the new product .
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to become
[verbo]

to start or grow to be

tornar-se, vir a ser

tornar-se, vir a ser

Ex: The became unbearable during construction .
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apparent
[adjetivo]

easy to see or notice

aparente, evidente

aparente, evidente

Ex: It apparent that they had no intention of finishing the project on time .
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to consider something when trying to make a judgment or decision

Ex: When planning a project, it is important to take account of the available resources and budget constraints.
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to start or begin something, often with a sense of urgency or purpose

Ex: Letget this project going by dividing up the tasks .
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to suffer
[verbo]

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

sofrer, padecer

sofrer, padecer

Ex: suffered a lot of pain after the accident .
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stroke
[substantivo]

a dangerous condition in which a person loses consciousness as a result of a blood vessel breaking open or becoming blocked in their brain, which could kill or paralyze a part of their body

acidente vascular cerebral, AVC

acidente vascular cerebral, AVC

Ex: Common risk factors stroke include high blood pressure , diabetes , high cholesterol , smoking , and obesity .
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to digest
[verbo]

to break down food in the body and to absorb its nutrients and necessary substances

digerir, digestionar

digerir, digestionar

Ex: Digesting proteins involves the action of stomach acids .
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to make two or more strangers get comfortable with each other and engage in a conversation

Ex: At the party , she played a game that encouraged guests to interact break the ice.
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to be able to take care of oneself without needing any assistance from others

Ex: The company must stand on its own feet without external funding.
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to grab
[verbo]

to attract or hold someone's attention or interest

chamar a atenção, prender

chamar a atenção, prender

Ex: The speaker 's passionate delivery and thought-provoking grabbed the audience .
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to follow one's intuition instead of rules or what others say

Ex: In creative endeavors, sometimes it's best to ignore the rules and follow your nose to discover something unique and original.
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to follow
[verbo]

to act accordingly to someone or something's advice, commands, or instructions

seguir, obedecer

seguir, obedecer

Ex: Follow the arrows on the floor to navigate through the museum .
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pattern
[substantivo]

the way according to which something normally happens or is done

padrão, modelo

padrão, modelo

Ex: Detectives noticed pattern in the burglaries occurring in the neighborhood .
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to put on
[verbo]

to gain weight, often in a short period of time

ganhar peso, engordar

ganhar peso, engordar

Ex: He didn't realize he had put on so much weight until he tried his old jeans.
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awake
[adjetivo]

not in a state of sleep or unconsciousness

desperto, acordado

desperto, acordado

Ex: They were awake despite staying up late to finish their project .
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to remove oneself from social interaction or avoid contact with others

retirar-se, afastar-se

retirar-se, afastar-se

Ex: Feeling socially awkward , withdrew from the conversation and focused on his phone instead .
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used to express acceptance or resignation to the way things are, particularly when faced with an unpleasant or difficult situation

Ex: The project didn’t go as planned, but that’s life for you.
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used to show one's confidence in dealing with another person's behavior and using it to their disadvantage

Ex: When Sarah realized her coworker was spreading rumors about her, she decided that two could play the game and started sharing her own positive achievements.
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enough
[determinante]

to a necessary amount

suficiente, o suficiente

suficiente, o suficiente

Ex: His explanation was enough for everyone to understand .
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whole
[adjetivo]

including every part, member, etc.

inteiro, todo

inteiro, todo

Ex: They read whole story aloud in class .
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all
[determinante]

used to refer to every number, part, amount of something or a particular group

todos, todas

todos, todas

Ex: They have all the episodes of that series .
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each
[determinante]

used to refer to every one of two or more people or things, when you are thinking about them separately

cada, cada um

cada, cada um

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plenty
[pronome]

a plentiful or abundant amount of something

Ex: The holiday sale plenty of discounts on various products .
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to a large extent

Ex: She a great deal about her family 's well-being .
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hardly
[advérbio]

to a very small degree or extent

Ex: hardly noticed the subtle changes in the room 's decor .
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several
[determinante]

used to refer to a number of things or people, more than two but not many

vários, diversos

vários, diversos

Ex: She received several invitations to different events this weekend.
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none
[determinante]

not any of the members of a group of people or things

nenhum, nenhuma

nenhum, nenhuma

Ex: None of the applicants met the qualifications for the job , so the position remained vacant .
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no
[determinante]

used to say there is none of something

Ex: She no emails yesterday .
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few
[determinante]

a small unspecified number of people or things

poucos, poucas

poucos, poucas

Ex: We should arrive in a few minutes.
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few
[determinante]

a small unspecified number of people or things

poucos, poucas

poucos, poucas

Ex: We should arrive in a few minutes.
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a little
[advérbio]

a small amount

um pouco, um tantinho

um pouco, um tantinho

Ex: I added a little sugar to the tea.
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little
[determinante]

used to indicate a small degree, amount, etc.

pouco, pouca

pouco, pouca

Ex: We little information about the incident .
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most
[determinante]

used to refer to the largest number or amount

maioria, a maior parte

maioria, a maior parte

Ex: Most students in the class preferred the new teaching method .
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to become interested or enthusiastic about something, often to the point of obsession

Ex: After volunteering , got the bug for helping others .
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someone or something that is irritating, troublesome, or causes inconvenience

Ex: The paperwork for this project what a pain.
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to experience the sudden, surprising, and overwhelming impact of something, that catches someone off guard and leaves them feeling stunned or overwhelmed

Ex: The severity of the car accident hit me like a ton of bricks when I saw the damage to my car .
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used to express relief that something has finally happened, after a long delay or period of waiting

Ex: She finally spoke up at the meetingand not before time, as everyone was waiting for her input .
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at any convenient or available time, without the need for careful planning or scheduling

Ex: Any old time you feel like chatting, just call me.
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used to indicate satisfaction or approval with a change or improvement in a situation

Ex: He’s been working hard all week, and now that is more like it—a well-deserved break.
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fancy that
[interjeição]

used to express surprise, disbelief, or amazement about something that has just been said or observed

Imagina! Me conte mais sobre seu novo hobby., Olha só! Me fala mais do seu novo hobby.

Imagina! Me conte mais sobre seu novo hobby., Olha só! Me fala mais do seu novo hobby.

Ex: He won the lottery again?
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a variety of unspecified things or situations

Ex: I spent the afternoon this and that around the house .
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used to refer nostalgically to a past time or era, often implying that the time being referred to was a better or more enjoyable time

Ex: My grandparents often saythose were the days, reminiscing about their youth .
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that is all
[Sentença]

used to indicate that there is nothing more to say or do about a particular matter

Ex: He apologized once and for all, and that is all he could do.
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used to say that unfortunate or unexpected events sometimes occur and that it is a natural part of life to experience them

Ex: I didn’t win the competition, but these things happen when there’s tough competition.
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used to describe a day that is particularly difficult or frustrating

Ex: Sometimes we have one of those days when everything feels like a challenge .
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used to say that difficult or challenging situations are a natural part of life and are meant to test our strength and resilience

Ex: I missed the flight , and it seemed like the end of the world , these things are sent to try us, are n’t they ?
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to stop talking about or discussing something, especially when there is no need for further elaboration or action

Ex: After hearing her side, I think it’s best to just leave it at that and not argue.
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used to ask for someone's opinion or reaction to a particular idea, proposal, or suggestion

Ex: How does an early morning start for the meeting grab you?
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used to encourage or praise someone for their positive attitude or determination in a difficult or challenging situation

Ex: Even though the project was tough, he kept pushing forward.
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to have an intuition or a premonition about something without any logical or rational explanation

Ex: We should take precautions because have a feeling this situation might get worse .
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to come to
[verbo]

to reach a conclusion or make a choice after careful consideration and evaluation of various options or possibilities

chegar a, chegar à conclusão de

chegar a, chegar à conclusão de

Ex: The couple had a long conversation came to an understanding about their future .
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dead
[advérbio]

to an absolute or complete extent

totalmente, absolutamente

totalmente, absolutamente

Ex: They dead silent during the whole meeting .
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on time
[advérbio]

exactly at the specified time, neither late nor early

pontualmente, na hora certa

pontualmente, na hora certa

Ex: She cooked the meal on time for the dinner party.
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used to indicate that something should have happened or been done earlier

Ex: By next month , it will about time for us to move into our new house .
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