Livro Insight - Intermediário avançado - Unidade 5 - 5A

to put on a piece of clothing hastily and without care

jogar rapidamente, vestir às pressas

to tightly hold on to someone or something

agarrar, apertar

to push or drive something forward using physical force

impelir, encorajar

to cause a machine, device, or system to start working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

ligar, ativar

used for encouraging someone to hurry

to remain alive

sobreviver, viver

to expose someone or something to potential harm or risk

colocar em perigo, expor ao risco

to give someone the responsibility of taking care of something important, such as a task, duty, or information

confiar, delegar

to increase the size or quantity of something

aumentar, ampliar

to give someone the power or authorization to do something particular

empoderar, autorizar

to give someone or something the means or ability to do something

habilitar, ativar

to surround a place with a fence, wall, etc.

cercar, rodear

to make sure that something will happen

garantir, assegurar

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

encorajar, estimular

to give someone the legal right to have or do something particular

dar direito, autorizar

an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of a group of words, which can be pronounced as a word

acrónimo

used to express the urgency or immediacy of completing a task or taking action without unnecessary delay

o mais rápido possível, assim que possível

a common abbreviation used in texts or online conversations, which means one does not know something

não sei, sem ideia

an abbreviation that is used in texting to express one's personal opinion about a particular subject

used especially in text or online messages to express laughter or amusement about something funny

rir em voz alta, LOL

used in a text message, email, etc. to express one's doubt while giving an opinion

used in online conversations indicating that one would be back after a short time

já volto, volto já

used in written or spoken communication to indicate that the information being provided is intended to inform the recipient, but not necessarily requiring any action on their part

used to introduce a new topic or information that is related to the ongoing conversation

a propósito, por sinal

used to introduce a piece of information or opinion that may not be very valuable or significant, but is offered anyway

para o que vale, para o que lhe vale

used in informal settings such as text messages or emails to thank someone in advance for their help or assistance

obrigado(a) antecipadamente, agradecimento adiantado

used in written or spoken conversations to indicate that someone has shared more personal or detailed information than is comfortable or necessary

informação demais!, muita informação!

an abbreviation commonly used in online conversations and social media posts to encourage living life to the fullest and taking risks

só se vive uma vez, viva a vida

commonly used in online messaging, texting, and email to mean the speaker will be away but intends to return later

até mais, até já

commonly used in online gaming to wish other players well before a match, it may also be used in other online contexts to wish someone luck

GLHF (Boa sorte e divirta-se), GLHF (Desejo sorte a todos)

used in online messaging, texting, and email to ask someone to inform them about something

used in used in informal written communication to politely reject a suggestion or proposal that is deemed unsuitable or unfeasible

recusa educada, recusa amigável

commonly used in online messaging and social media to indicate that something is extremely funny

rir a valer, cair a rir

used in online messaging, texting, and email as a friendly way to indicate that the conversation is ending but the speakers will communicate again in the future

Até logo, Até mais

to accept a change or a new situation and be ready to continue with one's life and deal with new experiences, especially after a bad experience such as a breakup

seguir em frente, avançar

to loudly support or encourage someone, especially during a performance or competition

torcer, apoiar

to make something start working usually by flipping a switch

ligar, ativar

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

continuar, prosseguir

to include or attach something to an existing thing, usually with the intention of increasing its value, functionality, or capacity

adicionar, incluir

to continue an action or state without interruption

continuar, manter

to put on a piece of clothing or footwear quickly and easily, often without fastening or tying it

pôr, vestir rapidamente

to continue without stopping

continuar, seguir em frente