Livro Interchange - Intermediário avançado - Unidade 7 - Parte 1

to use something without care or more than needed

desperdiçando algo

to cause or give rise to something

gerando algo

calculated by adding a set of numbers together and dividing this amount by the total number of amounts in that set

média matemática

to make something using raw materials or different components

produzindo algo

a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated

plástico

a glass or plastic container that has a narrow neck and is used for storing drinks or other liquids

garrafa

to break down into simpler parts or substances

decompor

to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

jogar fora

to eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances

eventualmente acontecendo

to provide something needed or wanted

fornecendo

to give food to a person or an animal

alimentar uma pessoa ou animal

to show which candidate one wants to win in an election or which plan one supports, by marking a piece of paper, raising one's hand, etc.

votação

a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.

conselho

made impure or polluted by harmful substances, bacteria, or viruses

contaminado

consisting of poisonous substances

tóxico

concerning or used in the scientific field of chemistry

químico

the absence or insufficiency of something, often implying a deficiency or shortage

falta

the act of keeping something in good condition or proper working condition

manutenção

to make someone leave their home by force, particularly because of an unpleasant event

expulsar alguém de sua casa

the act of giving money to be able to use something like an apartment, house, car, or special equipment that is owned by another person

aluguel

as a result of a specific cause or reason

devido a

used to indicate the outcome of a preceding action or situation

consequentemente

used to introduce the reason of something happening

por causa de

used to indicate movement or passage from one side or end to the other

para o outro lado

regarding or affecting the entire world

universal

the state of being without a job

desemprego

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

fome

the increase in the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the greenhouse effect

aquecimento global

the group of politicians in control of a country or state

illegal and dishonest behavior of someone, particularly one who is in a position of power

corrupção

an illness that can be transmitted from one person, animal, or object to another, and can spread quickly through a community

doença infecciosa

a crime that is intentionally directed toward a person or thing to hurt, intimidate, or kill them

ato de violência

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

político

a political situation in which there is anger among the people and protests are likely

agitação

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

pobreza

a hard time in a country's economy characterized by a reduction in employment, production, and trade

recessão

to be in motion on a body of water or current of air at a slow pace

estar flutuando

a building or set of buildings in which products are made, particularly using machines

fábrica

to make gas or liquid move in a certain direction using a mechanical action

bombear

to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something

ignorando alguém ou algo

a country's rules that all of its citizens are required to obey

the process or act of organizing or managing a group of people or an organization

actions or information that are meant to gain the support or attention of the public

publicidade

someone in a high-ranking position who is responsible for making important decisions in a company or organization

executivo

to not move anymore

quando você para de se mover

the act of traveling in an airplane

vôo