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Verbos de Ação Manual - Verbos para mudar de forma e aparência

Aqui você aprenderá alguns verbos em inglês que se referem a mudar a forma e a aparência, como "alisar", "dobrar" e "afiar".

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Categorized English Verbs of Manual Action
to level
[verbo]

to make something even, flat, or straight

nivelar, alisar

nivelar, alisar

Ex: Using a trowel , the mason leveled the mortar between the bricks .Usando uma colher de pedreiro, o pedreiro **nivelou** a argamassa entre os tijolos.
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to smooth
[verbo]

to make a surface free from roughness

alisar, suavizar

alisar, suavizar

Ex: The artisan smoothed the clay sculpture to refine its contours .O artesão **aliseou** a escultura de argila para refinar seus contornos.
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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 buff
[verbo]

to polish or shine a surface by rubbing it with a soft cloth or a special tool

polir, lustrar

polir, lustrar

Ex: The cleaner buffed the marble countertops for a polished look .
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to burnish
[verbo]

to rub a surface to make it smooth, shiny, or glossy, often using a tool or an abrasive material

polir, lustrar

polir, lustrar

Ex: The jeweler burnished the gemstone to bring out its brilliance .O joalheiro **poliu** a gema para destacar seu brilho.
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to sand
[verbo]

to rub a surface with sandpaper or another abrasive material to smooth, shape, or remove imperfections

lixar, desbastar

lixar, desbastar

Ex: The woodworker sanded the floorboards to remove scratches and blemishes .O carpinteiro **lixou** as tábuas do assoalho para remover arranhões e manchas.
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to pave
[verbo]

to cover a surface, typically a road or pathway, with a hard, flat material such as asphalt, concrete, or stones

pavimentar, calcetar

pavimentar, calcetar

Ex: The developer chose to pave the parking lot with asphalt for durability .O desenvolvedor optou por **pavimentar** o estacionamento com asfalto para durabilidade.
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to erode
[verbo]

(of natural forces such as wind, water, or other environmental factors) to gradually wear away or diminish the surface of a material

erodir, desgastar

erodir, desgastar

Ex: Over time , acidic rain eroded the ancient stone statues , gradually wearing away their features .Com o tempo, a chuva ácida **erodiu** as antigas estátuas de pedra, desgastando gradualmente seus traços.
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to make something no longer bent or curved

endireitar, arrumar

endireitar, arrumar

Ex: The hairstylist straightened her client 's curly hair using a flat iron .O cabeleireiro **aliseou** o cabelo cacheado de seu cliente usando uma chapinha.
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to flatten
[verbo]

to reduce the thickness or height of something, making it less raised or elevated in its shape or form

nivelar, achatar

nivelar, achatar

Ex: In preparation for the construction , the workers had to flatten the uneven ground .Em preparação para a construção, os trabalhadores tiveram que **nivelar** o terreno irregular.
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to loosen
[verbo]

to make something less tight or more flexible

afrouxar, soltar

afrouxar, soltar

Ex: The musician had to loosen the guitar strings to adjust the pitch .O músico teve que **afrouxar** as cordas do violão para ajustar o tom.
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to harden
[verbo]

to increase firmness or solidity of something

endurecer, solidificar

endurecer, solidificar

Ex: The potter fired the ceramics in the kiln to harden them into durable pieces .O oleiro queimou as cerâmicas no forno para **endurecê-las** em peças duráveis.
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to soften
[verbo]

to make something less firm or solid

amolecer, suavizar

amolecer, suavizar

Ex: Warm water can help soften cuticles before a manicure .Água morna pode ajudar a **amolecer** as cutículas antes de uma manicure.
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to hone
[verbo]

to sharpen a blade or edge using a tool specifically designed for sharpening

afiar, amolar

afiar, amolar

Ex: The gardener hones the pruning shears to make clean cuts on branches .O jardineiro **afia** as tesouras de poda para fazer cortes limpos nos galhos.
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to sharpen
[verbo]

to make an object pointed or sharper

afiar, aguçar

afiar, aguçar

Ex: The barber regularly sharpens the scissors to provide precise haircuts .O barbeiro afia regularmente as tesouras para fornecer cortes de cabelo precisos.
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to cause something to change into one or more crystals

cristalizar, fazer cristalizar

cristalizar, fazer cristalizar

Ex: The jeweler used specific conditions to crystallize minerals into gemstones .O joalheiro usou condições específicas para **cristalizar** minerais em gemas.
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to break a substance down into small particles

granular, reduzir a grânulos

granular, reduzir a grânulos

Ex: The pharmacist needed to granulate the medication to ensure proper dosage .O farmacêutico precisou **granular** o medicamento para garantir a dosagem adequada.
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to fluff
[verbo]

to make something soft and puffy, often by shaking or arranging it for added volume

fofar, amaciar

fofar, amaciar

Ex: She fluffed the skirt of her dress before stepping onto the stage , ensuring it fell gracefully around her .Ela **esvoaçou** a saia do vestido antes de subir ao palco, garantindo que caísse graciosamente ao seu redor.
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to thin
[verbo]

to reduce the density of something

afinar, desbastar

afinar, desbastar

Ex: The gardener thinned the carrots to allow the remaining ones more space to grow .
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to blur
[verbo]

to make something appear less clear or distinct

desfocar, tornar indistinto

desfocar, tornar indistinto

Ex: The rain on the windowpane began to blur the view of the street .A chuva na janela começou a **embaçar** a vista da rua.
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to wrinkle
[verbo]

to create folds or creases on a previously smooth surface

enrugar, amarrotar

enrugar, amarrotar

Ex: The toddler wrinkled the pages of the magazine while exploring its glossy pictures .A criança **amarrotou** as páginas da revista enquanto explorava suas imagens brilhantes.
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to crease
[verbo]

to cause a wrinkle or indentation on a surface

enrugar, dobrar

enrugar, dobrar

Ex: He carefully folded the letter , trying not to crease it too much , but it still ended up with visible lines .Ele dobrou cuidadosamente a carta, tentando não **amassá-la** demais, mas ainda assim acabou com linhas visíveis.
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to crumple
[verbo]

to crush, fold, or wrinkle something, resulting in irregular and uneven creases

amassar, enrugar

amassar, enrugar

Ex: In a fit of anger , he crumpled the letter and threw it across the room .Em um acesso de raiva, ele **amassou** a carta e a jogou do outro lado da sala.
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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 tangle
[verbo]

to become twisted or knotted together in a confusing manner

embaraçar, enredar

embaraçar, enredar

Ex: The long hair tended to tangle in the windy weather , requiring extra care when combing .O cabelo longo tendia a **embaraçar** com o tempo ventoso, exigindo cuidados extras ao pentear.
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to twist
[verbo]

to bend an object into a particular shape, such as wire, cloth, etc.

torcer, enrolar

torcer, enrolar

Ex: He twisted the flexible plastic tubing into intricate shapes to create a unique sculpture .Ele **torceu** o tubo de plástico flexível em formas intrincadas para criar uma escultura única.
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to twist or weave together, creating a complex and interconnected structure

entrelaçar, emaranhar

entrelaçar, emaranhar

Ex: The vines seemed to naturally intertwine, forming a lush and intricate pattern along the garden fence .As videiras pareciam **entrelaçar-se** naturalmente, formando um padrão exuberante e intrincado ao longo da cerca do jardim.
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to warp
[verbo]

to bend or change shape, often due to pressure or exposure to heat

deformar, entortar

deformar, entortar

Ex: The plastic toy warped in the sun , losing its original shape .O brinquedo de plástico **deformou-se** ao sol, perdendo sua forma original.
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to bend
[verbo]

to make something straight become curved or folded

dobrar, curvar

dobrar, curvar

Ex: The strong wind began to bend the tall grass in the open field .O vento forte começou a **dobrar** a grama alta no campo aberto.
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to contort
[verbo]

to twist or bend something out of its normal or natural shape

contorcer, torcer

contorcer, torcer

Ex: The artist used wire to contort and shape it into a sculpture that defied conventional forms .O artista usou arame para **contorcer** e moldá-lo em uma escultura que desafiava as formas convencionais.
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