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(of a person) approximately between 45 to 65 years old, typically indicating a stage of life between young adulthood and old age

de meia-idade, na meia-idade

wearing clothes that are stylish or expensive

bem vestido, elegante

not probable and difficult to believe

improvável, inverossímil

unable to speak fluently or articulate their thoughts and words properly, often due to nervousness, shyness, or embarrassment

mudo, sem palavras

in a stubborn, unyielding, and inflexible manner

teimosamente, obstinadamente

to wrap a gift in decorative paper or materials to create an attractive and personalized presentation

embrulhar, envolver

resistant to melting under high temperatures, catching fire, or burning

à prova de fogo, resistente ao fogo

a system of using different colors to represent or indicate different categories, values, or information

código de cor, sistema de codificação de cores

to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest