Livro Insight - Intermediário avançado - Unidade 9 - 9A

to become apparent after a period of development, transformation, or investigation

emergir, surgir

the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry

tecnologia, técnica

a business or company that has just begun operation

start-up, nova empresa

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

instituto técnico, escola técnica

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

auscultador, telefone

a flexible, insulated wire that carries electricity for household devices

cabo, cordão

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

teclado numérico, painel numérico

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

headset, auscultador

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, auriculares

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

bulky, volumoso

having the latest and most advanced features or design

de ponta, avançado

efficient and functional

prático, útil

costing a lot of money

caro, custoso

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

liso, brilhante

(of prices) unreasonably or extremely high

exorbitante, excessivo

moderate in amount or quality

razoável

easily damaged or broken

frágil

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

elástico, resiliente

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

pesado, complicado

(of a person) attractive, stylish, or beautiful

elegante, elegante

simple in design, without a specific pattern

simples, liso

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

inovador, criativo

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

inútil, sem função

favorable or well-suited for a specific purpose or situation

conveniente, favorável

outdated and gone out of style, often replaced by more current trends or advancements

obsoleto, ultrapassado

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

durável, resistente

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

adotante precoce, pioneiro