Livro Solutions - Intermediário - Unidade 1 - 1E

to use the available supply of something, leaving too little or none

esgotar, acabar

to try to find information in a dictionary, computer, etc.

procurar, consultar

to have a great deal of respect, admiration, or esteem for someone

respeitar, admirar

to escape from someone or somewhere

escapar, fugir

to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

escapar da punição, sair impune

to create a false or fictional story or information

inventar, fingir

to do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged

compensar, reparar

to get on our feet and stand up

levantar-se, ficar em pé

to be involved in an activity, often something surprising or unpleasant

meter-se em encrenca, envolver-se em atividades

to enter a place, building, or location

entrar, acessar

to return to a previous location, position, or state

voltar, retornar

to fail to keep or fulfill a commitment or assurance made to someone

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

desistir, abandonar

to change and become something else

transformar-se em, tornar-se

to make something operate, especially by accident

ativar, fazer disparar

to cause something to explode

explodir, detonar

to lose consciousness

desmaiar, perder a consciência

to occupy a particular amount of space or time

ocupar, tomar

to fulfill expectations or standards set by oneself or others

cumprir com, estar à altura de

to leave suddenly, especially to show discontent

sair de repente, abandonar abruptamente

to be compatible or harmonious with someone or something else

encaixar-se com, ser compatível com

to have a good, friendly, or smooth relationship with a person, group, or animal

dar-se bem, ter uma boa relação

to sign a contract agreeing to do a job

inscrever-se, assinar um contrato

to reach the same level or status as someone or something else, especially after falling behind

alcançar, recuperar

to complete a planned or promised action, even if it is difficult or undesirable

realizar, continuar

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

suportar, tolerar

to be socially fit for or belong within a particular group or environment

integrar-se, adaptar-se

to fail to keep a promise or commitment that was previously made