Livro Interchange - Intermediário - Unidade 8 - Parte 1

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

tempo

to do something special such as dancing or drinking that shows one is happy for an event

celebrar

a day fixed by law when we do not have to go to school or work, usually because of a religious or national celebration

feriado

not alive anymore

morto

the structure of bones supporting the body of an animal or a person

esqueleto

a solid figure or object made as a work of art by shaping and carving wood, clay, stone, etc.

escultura

(usually plural) a small thing containing explosive powder that produces bright colors and a loud noise when it explodes or burns, mostly used at celebrations

fogos de artifício

a fictional, large winged animal with a long tail that is usually able to breathe fire

dragão

the first day of the calendar year, which is typically celebrated with special traditions and festivities around the world.

Ano Novo

a national holiday in the US and Canada when families gather and have a special meal to give thanks to God

Dia de Ação de Graças

a method or style according to which something is done

maneira

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

comer

to hand a thing to a person to look at, use, or keep

dar

to move over a particular distance

ir

to hold or own something

ter

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

brincar

to have a person, letter, or package physically delivered from one location to another, specifically by mail

enviar

to go somewhere because we want to spend time with someone

visitar

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

assistir

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

usar

something given to someone as a sign of appreciation or on a special occasion

presente

a gathering or event where people come together to honor someone or something, often with food, music, and dancing

celebração

a thing that is added to make something look more beautiful

decoração

the event of a marriage ceremony

casamento

an event where people get together and enjoy themselves by talking, dancing, eating, drinking, etc.

festa

‌an occasion when we pack food and take it to eat outdoors, typically in the countryside

piquenique

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

praia

a block or stick of wax with a string inside that can be lit to produce light

vela

a family member who is related to us by blood or marriage

parente

a friend that one has a strong relationship with

amigo próximo

pieces of clothing worn by actors or performers for a role, or worn by someone to look like another person or thing

traje

a written or spoken request to someone, asking them to attend a party or event

convite

the state of being free from the control of others

independência

a door, path, etc. through which one can enter a building or place

entrada

happening, done, or made once every year

anual