Livro Insight - Intermediário avançado - Unidade 9 - 9A

to become visible after coming out of somewhere

emergir

scientific knowledge put into practice in a particular area, especially in industry

tecnologia

a business or company that has just begun operation

start-up

a type of educational institution that provides training and education in practical skills and applied sciences

instituto técnico

the part of the phone held to the ear through which one can listen and speak

auscultador

a thin, flexible string or rope made of twisted strands of material such as cotton or nylon, used for binding things

corda

a group of numbered buttons on a surface used for operating a TV, phone, computer, etc.

teclado numérico

a device worn on the head that combines a headphone and microphone for listening and speaking

headset

a very small device that we put on the opening outside of our ear canals to listen to music or sounds without others listening

fones de ouvido

large and occupying a significant amount of space, often hard to handle

bulky

having the latest and most advanced features or design

de ponta

efficient and functional

prático

costing a lot of money

caro

having a smooth and shiny texture, typically describing hair, fur, or skin that appears healthy and well-maintained

liso

(of prices) unreasonably or extremely high

exorbitante

not excessive or extreme; within sensible limits

easily damaged or broken

frágil

having the ability to return to its original shape or position after being stretched or compressed

elástico

challenging to manage or move due to size, weight, or awkward shape

pesado

(of a person) attractive, stylish, or beautiful

elegante

simple in design, without a specific pattern

simples

(of ideas, products, etc.) creative, original, and unlike anything else that exists

inovador

lacking purpose or function, and unable to help in any way

inútil

favorable or well-suited for a specific purpose or situation

conveniente

outdated and gone out of style, often replaced by more current trends or advancements

obsoleto

(of a material or product) durable and able to withstand frequent use or wear without showing signs of damage

durável

a person or group who is among the first to embrace and use a new product, technology, or innovation

adotante precoce