Livro Insight - Avançado - Unidade 5 - 5A

to produce a rhythmic and repetitive sound, often resembling the noise made by a train or an engine

roncar, roncar

to rise in amount, rate, etc.

acelerar, aumentar

to move with speed and intensity

precipitar-se, correr rapidamente

(of a vehicle) to come to a stop

parar, estacionar

to move towards a goal or desired outcome

avançar, progredir

to roam about without a specific purpose

vagar, passear

to move slowly and quietly while staying close to the ground or other surface

rastejar, mover-se lentamente

to walk confidently and purposefully with long, decisive steps

andar confiante, caminhar com passos firmes

to walk leisurely or casually, typically without a specific destination or purpose, often for enjoyment or relaxation

passear, dar um passeio

to come into sudden and forceful contact with another object or person

colidir, bater

to slide or slip uncontrollably, usually on a slippery surface

deslizar, patinar

involving a direct confrontation or encounter in which two individuals or objects meet face-to-face

frontal, direto

(of articulated vehicles such as tractor trailer) to experience a loss of control where the front and rear parts of the vehicle fold together

dobrar-se, descontrolar

to accidentally release or spill a liquid or substance in a sudden and uncontrolled manner

derramar, verter

to go further or beyond a specific point, often by accident or because of going too fast

ultrapassar, superar

to change direction suddenly, often to avoid something or someone in the way

desviar, esquivar

to cause such severe damage to a vehicle that it becomes irreparable and no longer usable

dar baixa, considerar perda total

to break suddenly into several pieces

despedaçar, quebrar