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Livro Insight - Intermediário avançado - Unidade 3 - 3A

Aqui você encontrará o vocabulário da Unidade 3 - 3A no livro didático Insight Upper-Intermediate, como "acumular", "monte", "optar por sair", etc.

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stuff
[substantivo]

things that we cannot or do not need to name when we are talking about them

coisas, tralhas

coisas, tralhas

Ex: They donated their old stuff to a local charity .Eles doaram seus **itens** velhos para uma caridade local.
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pile
[substantivo]

a number of objects placed one on top of the other

pilha, monte

pilha, monte

Ex: She dropped the letters onto a growing pile of papers .Ela deixou cair as cartas em uma **pilha** crescente de papéis.
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mountain
[substantivo]

a large amount or quantity of something

montanha, pilha

montanha, pilha

Ex: After the event , there was a mountain of trash to clean up .Depois do evento, havia uma **montanha** de lixo para limpar.
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stack
[substantivo]

a large number of something

pilha, monte

pilha, monte

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to amass
[verbo]

to gather a large amount of money, knowledge, etc. gradually

acumular, amontoar

acumular, amontoar

Ex: Despite facing numerous setbacks , he is amassing enough experience to become an expert in his field .Apesar de enfrentar inúmeros contratempos, ele está **acumulando** experiência suficiente para se tornar um especialista em sua área.
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possession
[substantivo]

the fact of owning or having something

posse, propriedade

posse, propriedade

Ex: She lost possession of the documents .Ela perdeu a **posse** dos documentos.
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junk
[substantivo]

things that are considered useless, worthless, or of little value, often discarded or thrown away

tralha, sucata

tralha, sucata

Ex: I ca n't believe we still have that old junk; it ’s just taking up space .Não acredito que ainda temos aquele **lixo** velho; está só ocupando espaço.
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heap
[substantivo]

a large number of objects thrown on top of each other in an untidy way

monte, pilha

monte, pilha

Ex: There was a heap of dirty dishes in the sink after the party .Havia uma **pilha** de pratos sujos na pia depois da festa.
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to collect an increasing amount of something over time

acumular, juntar

acumular, juntar

Ex: She 's accumulating a vast collection of vintage records .Ela está **acumulando** uma vasta coleção de discos vintage.
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product
[substantivo]

something that is created or grown for sale

produto, artigo

produto, artigo

Ex: The tech startup launched its flagship product at the trade show last month .A startup de tecnologia lançou seu **produto** principal na feira de negócios no mês passado.
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belongings
[substantivo]

a person's possessions, such as clothes or other items they own

pertences, bens pessoais

pertences, bens pessoais

Ex: He carefully arranged his belongings in the new apartment .Ele cuidadosamente organizou seus **pertences** no novo apartamento.
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to put aside or remove a person or thing in order to no longer have them present or involved

Ex: She wanted get rid of toxic relationships and surround herself with positive influences .
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clutter
[substantivo]

a number of objects scattered around in a messy and untidy way

desordem, bagunça

desordem, bagunça

Ex: Too much clutter in a workspace can be distracting .Muito **desordem** em um espaço de trabalho pode ser distrativo.
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bin
[substantivo]

a container, usually with a lid, for putting waste in

lata de lixo, recipiente

lata de lixo, recipiente

Ex: They bought a new bin with a lid to keep the smell contained .Eles compraram uma nova **lixeira** com tampa para conter o cheiro.
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to junk
[verbo]

to get rid of something no longer useful or valuable

jogar fora, desfazer-se de

jogar fora, desfazer-se de

Ex: The company junked its old advertising strategy .A empresa **jogou fora** sua antiga estratégia de publicidade.
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to choose among a group of people or things

escolher, selecionar

escolher, selecionar

Ex: They asked the children to pick out their favorite toys .Eles pediram às crianças para **escolherem** seus brinquedos favoritos.
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to separate a group of things and arrange or place them over a large area

espalhar, distribuir

espalhar, distribuir

Ex: The librarian suggested spreading out the study tables in the library for a more comfortable studying environment .O bibliotecário sugeriu **espalhar** as mesas de estudo na biblioteca para um ambiente de estudo mais confortável.
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to run out
[verbo]

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

ficar sem, esgotar

ficar sem, esgotar

Ex: They run out of ideas and decided to take a break.Eles **ficam sem** ideias e decidiram fazer uma pausa.
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to opt out
[verbo]

to choose not to participate in something or to not accept an offer

desistir, não participar

desistir, não participar

Ex: By clicking the provided link, users can easily opt out of receiving marketing communications.Ao clicar no link fornecido, os usuários podem facilmente **desistir** de receber comunicações de marketing.
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to get rid of something that is no longer needed

jogar fora, descartar

jogar fora, descartar

Ex: You should throw out your toothbrush every three months .Você deve **jogar fora** sua escova de dentes a cada três meses.
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to leave a place or situation suddenly or quickly, often due to danger or dissatisfaction

evacuar, sair rapidamente

evacuar, sair rapidamente

Ex: Employees were instructed to clear out during the emergency drill .Os funcionários foram instruídos a **evacuar imediatamente** durante o exercício de emergência.
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to help someone, especially to make it easier for them to do something

ajudar, dar uma mão

ajudar, dar uma mão

Ex: By this time next week , I will be helping out at the new office .A esta hora na próxima semana, estarei **ajudando** no novo escritório.
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load
[substantivo]

something heavy that is carried or transported

carga, peso

carga, peso

Ex: She felt the weight of the load as she lifted the box .Ela sentiu o peso da **carga** ao levantar a caixa.
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rubbish
[substantivo]

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

lixo, resíduos

lixo, resíduos

Ex: The council has implemented new bins for rubbish to encourage proper waste disposal in the community .O conselho implementou novas lixeiras para **lixo** para incentivar o descarte adequado de resíduos na comunidade.
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to hoard
[verbo]

to gather and store a large supply of food, money, etc., usually somewhere secret

acumular, entocar

acumular, entocar

Ex: They are hoarding essential supplies in case of emergency .Eles estão **acumulando** suprimentos essenciais em caso de emergência.
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to involve
[verbo]

to contain or include something as a necessary part

envolver, implicar

envolver, implicar

Ex: The test will involve answering questions about a photograph .O teste **envolverá** responder a perguntas sobre uma fotografia.
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to intend
[verbo]

to have something in mind as a plan or purpose

pretender, planejar

pretender, planejar

Ex: I intend to start exercising regularly to improve my health .Eu **pretendo** começar a me exercitar regularmente para melhorar minha saúde.
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to put or organize things in a tidy or systematic way

organizar, arrumar

organizar, arrumar

Ex: He took a few hours to sort the tools out in the garage for better accessibility.Ele levou algumas horas para **organizar** as ferramentas na garagem para melhor acessibilidade.
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to spill
[verbo]

to accidentally cause a liquid or substance to flow out of its container or onto a surface

derramar, esparramar

derramar, esparramar

Ex: The waiter spilled soup on the customer 's lap while serving the table .O garçom **derramou** sopa no colo do cliente enquanto servia a mesa.
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to remove a thing from somewhere or something

tirar, remover

tirar, remover

Ex: The surgeon will take the appendix out during the operation.O cirurgião vai **remover** o apêndice durante a operação.
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to cause something to lose its functionality or good condition over time or through extensive use

desgastar, gastar

desgastar, gastar

Ex: The frequent washing and drying wore the delicate fabric of the dress out.A lavagem e secagem frequentes **desgastaram** o tecido delicado do vestido.
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to contact someone to get assistance or help

contatar, pedir ajuda

contatar, pedir ajuda

Ex: She reached out to a career counselor for guidance on job opportunities.Ela **entrou em contato** com um orientador de carreira para obter orientação sobre oportunidades de emprego.
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a piece of furniture consisted of a number of drawers primarily used for keeping clothing

Ex: They decided to paint the chest of drawers to match their new décor .
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cooker
[substantivo]

an appliance shaped like a box that is used for heating or cooking food by putting food on top or inside the appliance

fogão, aparelho de cozimento

fogão, aparelho de cozimento

Ex: The electric cooker made preparing meals quick and easy .O **fogão** elétrico tornou o preparo das refeições rápido e fácil.
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curtain
[substantivo]

a hanging piece of cloth or other materials that covers a window, opening, etc.

cortina, represa

cortina, represa

Ex: They installed curtains with thermal lining to help regulate room temperature .Eles instalaram **cortinas** com forro térmico para ajudar a regular a temperatura do quarto.
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dustbin
[substantivo]

an large plastic or metal container that is kept outside for garbage to be stored and possibly recycled

lata de lixo, recipiente de resíduos

lata de lixo, recipiente de resíduos

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flat
[substantivo]

a place with a few rooms in which people live, normally part of a building with other such places on each floor

apartamento, flat

apartamento, flat

Ex: The real estate agent showed them several flats, each with unique features and layouts .O agente imobiliário mostrou-lhes vários **apartamentos**, cada um com características e layouts únicos.
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garden
[substantivo]

a piece of land where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown

jardim, horta

jardim, horta

Ex: She uses organic gardening methods in her garden, avoiding harmful chemicals .Ela usa métodos de jardinagem orgânica em seu **jardim**, evitando produtos químicos nocivos.
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lift
[substantivo]

a box-like device that goes up and down and is used to get to the different floors of a building

elevador

elevador

Ex: The office building had a new , high-speed lift installed last week .O edifício de escritórios teve um novo **elevador** de alta velocidade instalado na semana passada.
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tap
[substantivo]

an object that controls the flow of liquid or gas from a container or pipe

torneira, válvula

torneira, válvula

Ex: The plumber fixed the tap, stopping the leak completely .O encanador consertou a **torneira**, parando completamente o vazamento.
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torch
[substantivo]

a handheld portable light source that uses a flame to lighten a place

tocha, archote

tocha, archote

Ex: A torch burned at the entrance of the ancient temple .Uma **tocha** queimava na entrada do antigo templo.
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wardrobe
[substantivo]

a piece of furniture that is large and is used for hanging and storing clothes

armário, guarda-roupa

armário, guarda-roupa

Ex: The wardrobe's doors were decorated with intricate carvings .As portas do **armário** estavam decoradas com entalhes intrincados.
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apartment
[substantivo]

a place that has a few rooms for people to live in, normally part of a building that has other such places on each floor

apartamento, flat

apartamento, flat

Ex: The apartment has a secure entry system .O **apartamento** tem um sistema de entrada seguro.
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closet
[substantivo]

a small space or room built into a wall, which is used to store things and is usually shelved

armário, guarda-roupa

armário, guarda-roupa

Ex: His favorite childhood toys were hidden away in the closet, waiting for the next generation .Seus brinquedos favoritos da infância estavam escondidos no **armário**, esperando pela próxima geração.
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drape
[substantivo]

a type of curtain that is long and thick

cortina, reposteiro

cortina, reposteiro

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flashlight
[substantivo]

a portable handheld electric light that is powered by batteries and used to give light to a place in the dark

lanterna, luz de mão

lanterna, luz de mão

Ex: When the power went out , I reached for my flashlight.Quando a energia acabou, peguei minha **lanterna**.
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dresser
[substantivo]

a piece of furniture containing several drawers, usually for keeping clothes

cômoda, cómoda

cômoda, cómoda

Ex: The child ’s toys were stored in the bottom drawers of the dresser.Os brinquedos da criança estavam guardados nas gavetas inferiores da **cômoda**.
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elevator
[substantivo]

a box-like device that moves up and down and is used to get to the different levels of a building

elevador

elevador

Ex: We took the elevator to the top floor of the building .Pegamos **o elevador** até o último andar do prédio.
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faucet
[substantivo]

an object that controls the flow of liquid or gas from a container or pipe

torneira

torneira

Ex: The outdoor faucet was used to connect the garden hose .A **torneira** externa foi usada para conectar a mangueira do jardim.
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stove
[substantivo]

a box-shaped equipment used for cooking or heating food by either putting it inside or on top of the equipment

fogão, forno

fogão, forno

Ex: The stove is an essential appliance in every kitchen .O **fogão** é um eletrodoméstico essencial em toda cozinha.
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trash can
[substantivo]

a plastic or metal container with a lid, used for putting garbage in and usually kept outside the house

lata de lixo, caixote do lixo

lata de lixo, caixote do lixo

Ex: The children threw the crumpled paper balls into the classroom trash can.As crianças jogaram as bolas de papel amassadas no **lixo** da sala de aula.
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High Street
[substantivo]

the most important street with a lot of shops and businesses in a town

Rua Principal, Alta Rua

Rua Principal, Alta Rua

Ex: Many small businesses on High Street struggled during the economic downturn .Muitas pequenas empresas na **High Street** enfrentaram dificuldades durante a recessão econômica.
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yard
[substantivo]

the land joined to our house where we can grow grass, flowers, and other plants

jardim, quintal

jardim, quintal

Ex: We set up a swing set in the yard.Montamos um balanço no **quintal**.
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block
[substantivo]

a large building that is divided into separate units for housing

edifício, bloco de apartamentos

edifício, bloco de apartamentos

Ex: Each block has its own community garden and recreational area .Cada **bloco** tem seu próprio jardim comunitário e área recreativa.
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clothes peg
[substantivo]

a small device, typically made of wood or plastic, used for fastening clothes on a clothesline to dry

pregador de roupa, grampo para estender roupa

pregador de roupa, grampo para estender roupa

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pavement
[substantivo]

a paved path at the side of a street where people can walk on

calçada, pavimento

calçada, pavimento

Ex: The children drew chalk pictures on the pavement outside their house .As crianças desenharam imagens com giz na **calçada** em frente à sua casa.
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tea towel
[substantivo]

a cloth towel used for drying dishes, wiping surfaces, and handling hot items in the kitchen

pano de prato, pano de cozinha

pano de prato, pano de cozinha

Ex: After baking , she laid the cookies on a tea towel to cool .Depois de assar, ela colocou os biscoitos em um **pano de prato** para esfriar.
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hardly
[advérbio]

to a very small degree or extent

dificilmente, quase não

dificilmente, quase não

Ex: She hardly noticed the subtle changes in the room 's decor .Ela **mal** notou as mudanças sutis na decoração do quarto.
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