Phrasal Verbs Usando 'Down' & 'Away' - Outros (para baixo)

to simplify a complex piece of information into a more summarized form for a clearer understanding

reduzir, simplificar

(of situations, problems, etc.) to have a particular factor or reason as the primary cause

reduzir-se a, resumir-se a

to become less angry, upset, or worried

acalmar-se, tranquilizar-se

to shift to a lower gear in a vehicle to decrease speed

reduzir, mudar para uma marcha mais baixa

to reduce the temperature of something

esfriar, reduzir a temperatura

to mark the decreasing time or numerical progression leading to a specific event, deadline, or moment of significance

contar regressivamente, fazer a contagem decrescente

to investigate or analyze something in detail

analisar em detalhe, aprofundar

to simplify or reduce the intellectual content of something in order to make it more accessible or appealing to a wider audience

simplificar, reduzir o conteúdo intelectual

to form an opinion, often based on general impressions or assumptions, which may or may not be correct

considerar como, ter como

to forcefully break or destroy a barrier, obstacle, or door by kicking it

chutar para baixo, quebrar chutando

to move past a negative reputation, embarrassing situation, or mistake by demonstrating better behavior over time

superar, deixar para trás

to force someone or something carry something or many heavy things

carregar com, sobrecarregar com

to make something seem less important or serious than it actually is

minimizar, desmerecer

to establish a stable and committed lifestyle, often involving marriage or a serious, long-term relationship

estabelecer-se, assentar

to lose weight

emagrecer, perder peso

to do or say something in order to reach a state of peace or calmness

acalmar, suavizar

(of a DJ or rapper) to perform a piece of music with energy and skill

jogar, apresentar

to search for and find someone or something after a persistent effort

rastrear, localizar

to decline an invitation, request, or offer

recusar, declinar

to work hard in order to achieve a goal

trabalhar duro, dedicar-se ao trabalho

to start focusing on and engaging in a task or activity in a serious or determined manner

começar a, focar em

(of an event, situation, etc.) to happen at a particular time

acontecer, ocorrer

to begin to work or study hard and focus seriously on a task or goal

começar a trabalhar seriamente, focar no trabalho

to start having an illness

ficar doente, contrair (uma doença)

to cause someone's spirits to be lowered

deprimir, desanimar

to become affected by an illness

adoecer, contrair um

to make someone disappointed by not meeting their expectations

decepcionar, desapontar

to tell someone they have done something wrong and express disapproval

repreender, chamar a atenção

to criticize or punish someone harshly

criticar severamente, punir severamente

to express disapproval, criticism, or negative judgment about someone or something

criticar, desaprovar

to regard someone or something as inferior or unworthy of respect or consideration

despreciar, menosprezar

to speak to someone in a way that suggests they are inferior or less intelligent than the speaker

falar de forma condescendente, desmerecer

to rain very fast and hard

chover a cântaros, chover torrencialmente

to rain very heavily and continuously

cair como um dilúvio, chover torrencialmente

to use a brush or one's hand to clean or tidy oneself, someone, or something

pentear, alisar

to clean the outside or surface of an item using a wet cloth

limpar, passar um pano

to become more determined or committed to a course of action or one's beliefs, especially when facing challenges or criticism

dobrar a aposta, comprometer-se ainda mais