Livro Four Corners 4 - Unidade 7 Lição D

at a time in the past, often used to introduce a fairy tale or fictional story

appearing mechanical or lacking emotion

robótico, mecânico

a chair with wheels that is designed particularly for the use of disabled persons

cadeira de rodas, cadeira sobre rodas

a state of being free from pain, worry, or other unpleasant feelings

conforto, alívio

very necessary for a particular purpose or situation

essencial, indispensável

books, movies, etc. about imaginary things based on science

ficção científica

to have actual presence or reality, even if no one is thinking about it or noticing it

existir, estar presente

the latest or most advanced level of technology, design, or knowledge in a particular field

an old person, especially someone who is retired

cidadão idoso, pessoa idosa

to guess the value, number, quantity, size, etc. of something without exact calculation

estimar, avaliar

to become less in amount, size, or degree

diminuir, reduzir

all the individuals who work in a particular company, industry, country, etc.

mão de obra, força de trabalho

a lack of something needed, such as supplies, resources, or people

escassez, carestia

a period of time in which someone no longer works due to old age

anos dourados, aposentadoria

a failure in the progress or effectiveness of a relationship or system

colapso, quebra

an order, particularly given by someone in a position of authority

comando, ordem

a way of communicating emotions or attitudes through movements and positions of the face, such as smiling, frowning, or raising eyebrows

expressão facial, gesto facial

showing signs of future success or potential

promissor, promissora