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to put on a piece of clothing hastily and without care

to tightly hold on to someone or something

agarrar-se a alguém ou alguma coisa

to push or drive something forward using physical force

exortar em

to cause a machine, device, or equipment to operate, typically by pushing a button or turning a key

ligando algo

used for encouraging someone to hurry

se apresse

to remain alive

permanecendo vivo

to expose someone or something to potential harm or risk

pôr em perigo

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

confiar

to increase the size or quantity of something

ampliando algo

to give someone the power or authorization to do something particular

autorizar

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

permitir que alguém faça algo

to surround on all sides

incluir

to make sure that something will happen

garantindo a ocorrência de algo

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

encorajando alguém

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

dar a alguém o direito legal

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

acrônimo

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

O mais breve possível

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

Não sei

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

na minha humilde opinião

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

rir em voz alta

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

até onde sei

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

volto logo

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

para a sua informação

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

por falar nisso

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

FWIW

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

TIA

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

muita informação

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

YOLO

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

BFN

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

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

avise

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

NAGI

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

ROFL

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

TTYL

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

lidando com algo

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

torcendo por alguém

to make something start working usually by flipping a switch

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

continuando algo

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

adicionar

to continue an action or state without interruption

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

escorregar em

to continue without stopping

continuando algo