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Casa e Jardim - Housekeeping

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês relacionadas à manutenção da casa, como "limpeza", "tarefa doméstica" e "trabalho de quintal".

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cleaning
[substantivo]

the action or process of making something, especially inside a house, etc. clean

limpeza, faxina

limpeza, faxina

Ex: The cleaning of the bathroom is my least favorite task .A **limpeza** do banheiro é a tarefa que menos gosto.
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housework
[substantivo]

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

tarefas domésticas, afazeres domésticos

tarefas domésticas, afazeres domésticos

Ex: They often listen to music while doing housework to make the tasks more enjoyable .Eles costumam ouvir música enquanto fazem **tarefas domésticas** para tornar as tarefas mais agradáveis.
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spring-cleaning
[substantivo]

the act of thoroughly cleaning a room or house, especially in the beginning of spring and including parts one does not usually clean

limpeza de primavera, grande limpeza de primavera

limpeza de primavera, grande limpeza de primavera

Ex: During spring cleaning, we scrubbed the floors, cleaned out the garage, and reorganized the closets.Durante a **limpeza de primavera**, esfregamos os pisos, limpamos a garagem e reorganizamos os armários.
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dishwashing
[substantivo]

the process of cleaning and sanitizing dishes, utensils, and cookware using water, detergent, and sometimes a dishwasher machine

lavagem de louça, louça

lavagem de louça, louça

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grocery shopping
[substantivo]

the act of purchasing food and other household items from a grocery store or supermarket to meet one's household needs

compra de mantimentos, compras no supermercado

compra de mantimentos, compras no supermercado

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chore
[substantivo]

a task, especially a household one, that is done regularly

tarefa doméstica, afazer

tarefa doméstica, afazer

Ex: Doing the laundry is a weekly chore that often takes up an entire afternoon .Fazer a roupa é uma **tarefa doméstica** semanal que muitas vezes ocupa uma tarde inteira.
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yardwork
[substantivo]

the physical labor of maintaining and beautifying an outdoor space, including tasks like mowing, pruning, weeding, planting, and general landscaping

trabalho de jardinagem, manutenção do jardim

trabalho de jardinagem, manutenção do jardim

Ex: I have to finish my yardwork before I can join you for dinner .Eu tenho que terminar meu **trabalho de jardim** antes de me juntar a vocês para o jantar.
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domestic
[substantivo]

a person who is employed to perform household tasks within a residence, such as cleaning, cooking, and other domestic duties

doméstico, empregado doméstico

doméstico, empregado doméstico

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domesticity
[substantivo]

the state or quality of being focused on home life, family, and the activities associated with maintaining a household

domesticidade, vida doméstica

domesticidade, vida doméstica

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odd job
[substantivo]

a single miscellaneous task or chore, typically small in scale and unrelated to one's primary occupation or job

bico, trabalho ocasional

bico, trabalho ocasional

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home repair
[substantivo]

the process of fixing or addressing damages, defects, and malfunctions in a residential property to restore its functionality and safety

reparação doméstica, reparação da casa

reparação doméstica, reparação da casa

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to dust
[verbo]

to use a soft cloth or tool to clean and remove particles from the surface of objects, like furniture

tirar o pó, limpar o pó

tirar o pó, limpar o pó

Ex: The housekeeper dusts the framed photographs on the wall to keep them looking fresh .A governanta **tira o pó** das fotografias emolduradas na parede para mantê-las com aspecto fresco.
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to recycle
[verbo]

to make a waste product usable again

reciclar, reutilizar

reciclar, reutilizar

Ex: Electronic waste can be recycled to recover valuable materials and reduce electronic waste pollution .Os resíduos eletrónicos podem ser **reciclados** para recuperar materiais valiosos e reduzir a poluição por resíduos eletrónicos.
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to mop
[verbo]

to clean a surface by wiping it with a handle attached to a sponge or cloth at its end

esfregar, limpar

esfregar, limpar

Ex: They mop the garage floor regularly to keep it free from oil stains and dirt .Eles **esfregam** o chão da garagem regularmente para mantê-lo livre de manchas de óleo e sujeira.
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to polish
[verbo]

to rub the surface of something, often using a brush or a piece of cloth, to make it bright, smooth, and shiny

polir, lustrar

polir, lustrar

Ex: The housekeeper polished the wooden surfaces to remove dust and restore luster .A governanta **poliu** as superfícies de madeira para remover a poeira e restaurar o brilho.
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to vacuum
[verbo]

to clean a surface by using a machine that sucks up dirt, dust, etc.

aspirar

aspirar

Ex: They vacuum the rugs and mats in the entryway to remove dirt and mud .Eles **aspiram** os tapetes e capachos na entrada para remover sujeira e lama.
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to wash
[verbo]

to clean someone or something with water, often with a type of soap

lavar, limpar

lavar, limpar

Ex: We should wash the vegetables before cooking .Devemos **lavar** os legumes antes de cozinhar.
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to scrub
[verbo]

to clean a surface by rubbing it very hard using a brush, etc.

esfregar, esfregar com força

esfregar, esfregar com força

Ex: After a day of gardening , she scrubs her hands to remove soil and stains .Depois de um dia de jardinagem, ela **esfrega** as mãos para remover terra e manchas.
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to empty
[verbo]

to remove the contents of a container or space

esvaziar, desocupar

esvaziar, desocupar

Ex: She emptied the bag of groceries onto the kitchen counter .Ela **esvaziou** o saco de mantimentos no balcão da cozinha.
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to dry
[verbo]

to lose wetness, by being exposed to heat or air

secar, dessecar

secar, dessecar

Ex: The riverbank , once submerged , emerged as the water levels dropped , allowing the mud to dry.A margem do rio, outrora submersa, emergiu quando os níveis de água baixaram, permitindo que a lama **secasse**.
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to wipe
[verbo]

to clean or dry a surface using a cloth, etc.

limpar, enxugar

limpar, enxugar

Ex: The chef wiped the cutting board clean after chopping vegetables .O chef **limpou** a tábua de corte depois de cortar os legumes.
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to fold
[verbo]

to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another

dobrar, enrugar

dobrar, enrugar

Ex: She decided to fold the napkin into an elegant shape for the dinner table .Ela decidiu **dobrar** o guardanapo em uma forma elegante para a mesa de jantar.
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to cook
[verbo]

to make food with heat

cozinhar, preparar comida

cozinhar, preparar comida

Ex: We should cook the chicken thoroughly before eating .Devemos **cozinhar** bem o frango antes de comer.
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to clean
[verbo]

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

limpar, lavar

limpar, lavar

Ex: We always clean the bathroom to keep it hygienic .Nós sempre **limpamos** o banheiro para mantê-lo higiênico.
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to put things into a particular order or structure

organizar, arrumar

organizar, arrumar

Ex: Can you please organize the books on the shelf by genre ?Você pode por favor **organizar** os livros na prateleira por gênero?
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to furnish
[verbo]

to equip a room, house, etc. with furniture

mobiliar, equipar

mobiliar, equipar

Ex: The office manager chose to furnish the conference room with a large table , comfortable chairs , and audiovisual equipment .O gerente do escritório optou por **mobiliar** a sala de conferências com uma mesa grande, cadeiras confortáveis e equipamento audiovisual.
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to dry up
[verbo]

to become empty of water or other liquids, often through evaporation

secar, ressacar

secar, ressacar

Ex: The heat caused the soil in the garden to dry up, making it necessary to water the plants more frequently .O calor fez com que o solo do jardim **secasse**, tornando necessário regar as plantas com mais frequência.
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to iron
[verbo]

to use a heated appliance to straighten and smooth wrinkles and creases from fabric

passar

passar

Ex: The seamstress irons the fabric before sewing to create smooth seams .A costureira **passa** o tecido antes de costurar para criar costuras suaves.
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to unload
[verbo]

to remove things or goods from a container, vehicle, etc.

descarregar, desembarcar

descarregar, desembarcar

Ex: The delivery personnel worked together to unload packages from the delivery van onto the doorstep .O pessoal de entrega trabalhou junto para **descarregar** as encomendas da van de entrega na porta de casa.
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to allow wet clothes to dry by hanging them up without wringing them out

secar ao ar sem torcer, deixar secar ao ar

secar ao ar sem torcer, deixar secar ao ar

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to press
[verbo]

to apply pressure to something by a heated iron in order to smooth it

passar, prensar

passar, prensar

Ex: The dry cleaner pressed the pleats of the skirt to restore its original shape .A lavanderia a seco **passou** as pregas da saia para restaurar sua forma original.
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to wet
[verbo]

to make something damp or moist by applying water or another liquid

molhar, umedecer

molhar, umedecer

Ex: He wet the sponge and began to wash the car .Ele **molhou** a esponja e começou a lavar o carro.
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to unfold
[verbo]

to open or spread something out from a folded state or compact form

desdobrar, abrir

desdobrar, abrir

Ex: The traveler unfolded the camping chair for a comfortable seat .O viajante **desdobrou** a cadeira de camping para um assento confortável.
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to launder
[verbo]

to wash, clean, and iron clothes and linens

lavar, limpar e passar

lavar, limpar e passar

Ex: After the camping trip , they laundered their sleeping bags to remove dirt and odors .
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to sweep
[verbo]

to clean a place by using a broom

varrer, limpar varrendo

varrer, limpar varrendo

Ex: After the party , they sweep the living room to pick up crumbs and spilled snacks .Depois da festa, eles **varrem** a sala de estar para pegar migalhas e lanches derramados.
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