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Animais - Verbos relacionados aos animais

Aqui você aprenderá alguns verbos em inglês relacionados a animais, como "marchar", "galopar" e "bicar".

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to graze
to graze
[verbo]

(of sheep, cows, etc.) to feed on the grass in a field

pastar, pastorear

pastar, pastorear

Ex: The shepherd led the flock to graze on the hillside. 

O pastor conduziu o rebanho para pastar na encosta.

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to hunt
to hunt
[verbo]

to pursue and capture or kill other animals as a means of securing food or defending territory

caçar, perseguir

caçar, perseguir

Ex: The eagle hunts small mammals from great heights with incredible precision. 

A águia caça pequenos mamíferos de grandes alturas com uma precisão incrível.

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to dive
to dive
[verbo]

(of an aircraft or a bird) to descend steeply in the air

mergulhar, picar

mergulhar, picar

Ex: The stunt pilot thrilled the audience by making the airplane dive and soar in rapid succession. 

O piloto de acrobacias emocionou o público fazendo o avião mergulhar e subir em rápida sucessão.

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to molt
to molt
[verbo]

(of animals or birds) to lose hair, feathers, etc. temporarily before they grow back

mudar, perder penas

mudar, perder penas

Ex: The deer molts in the late summer, replacing its old coat with a new one for the colder months. 

O veado troca de pelo no final do verão, substituindo sua pelagem velha por uma nova para os meses mais frios.

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to hibernate

(of some animals or plants) to spend the winter sleeping deeply

hibernar, passar o inverno em hibernação

hibernar, passar o inverno em hibernação

Ex: Ground squirrels hibernate in their burrows, where they enter a state of deep torpor to survive the winter. 

Os esquilos terrestres hibernam em suas tocas, onde entram em um estado de torpor profundo para sobreviver ao inverno.

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to migrate
to migrate
[verbo]

(of fish, birds, or other animals) to move to different geographic areas according to seasons in order to breed, find food, or escape harsh environmental conditions

migrar

migrar

Ex: African elephants migrate in search of water and food. 

Os elefantes africanos migram em busca de água e comida.

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to swim
to swim
[verbo]

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

nadar, fazer natação

nadar, fazer natação

Ex: They're learning to swim at the swimming pool. 

Eles estão aprendendo a nadar na piscina.

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to perch
to perch
[verbo]

(of a bird) to land and rest on something, such as a branch, bar, etc.

empoleirar, pousar

empoleirar, pousar

Ex: The parrot perched on her shoulder, squawking playfully. 

O papagaio empoleirou-se em seu ombro, grasnando brincalhão.

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to nuzzle
to nuzzle
[verbo]

to root out something with the snout

vasculhar com o focinho, farejar para encontrar

vasculhar com o focinho, farejar para encontrar

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to hover
to hover
[verbo]

(of a bird, aircraft, etc.) to remain at one place in midair

pairar, sobrevoar

pairar, sobrevoar

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to domesticate

to change wild animals or plants for human use or cultivation

domesticar, amansar

domesticar, amansar

Ex: Some scientists are exploring the possibility of domesticating certain wild plants for food production in the future. 

Alguns cientistas estão explorando a possibilidade de domesticar certas plantas selvagens para a produção de alimentos no futuro.

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to feed
to feed
[verbo]

(of an animal or baby) to take or eat food

alimentar, dar de comer

alimentar, dar de comer

Ex: The calves fed near the barn in the early morning. 

Os bezerros se alimentavam perto do celeiro de manhã cedo.

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to sing
to sing
[verbo]

(of birds) to make high-pitched and pleasing sounds

cantar, gorjear

cantar, gorjear

Ex: As the evening approached, the nightingales sang softly in the fading light. 

À medida que a noite se aproximava, os rouxinóis cantavam suavemente na luz que se esvaía.

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to camouflage

to blend in with the surroundings to avoid being seen or detected

camuflar-se,  misturar-se

camuflar-se, misturar-se

Ex: Birds often camouflage their nests to protect their eggs. 

Os pássaros frequentemente camuflam seus ninhos para proteger seus ovos.

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to stroke
to stroke
[verbo]

to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair

acariciar, passar a mão por

acariciar, passar a mão por

Ex: The horse leaned into the rider's touch as he continued to stroke its mane after the ride. 

O cavalo inclinou-se para o toque do cavaleiro enquanto ele continuava a acariciar sua crina após o passeio.

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to peck
to peck
[verbo]

(of a bird) to move the beak in a sudden movement and bite something

bicar, picar

bicar, picar

Ex: The woodpecker pecked rhythmically on the tree trunk. 

O pica-pau bicou ritmicamente no tronco da árvore.

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to stalk
to stalk
[verbo]

to move stealthily or quietly towards prey or a target, typically in a deliberate and calculated manner

espreitar, perseguir sorrateiramente

espreitar, perseguir sorrateiramente

Ex: The predator silently stalked the wounded animal, waiting for the opportune moment to strike. 

O predador perseguiu silenciosamente o animal ferido, esperando o momento oportuno para atacar.

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to sting
to sting
[verbo]

(of an animal or insect) to pierce the skin of another animal or a human, typically injecting poison, either in self-defense or while preying

picar, morder

picar, morder

Ex: If provoked, the scorpion will sting as a means of self-defense. 

Se provocado, o escorpião picará como meio de autodefesa.

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to bite
to bite
[verbo]

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

morder, mastigar

morder, mastigar

Ex: He couldn't resist the temptation and decided to bite into the tempting chocolate bar. 

Ele não conseguiu resistir à tentação e decidiu morder a barra de chocolate tentadora.

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to soar
to soar
[verbo]

to go higher while flying

elevar-se, planar

elevar-se, planar

Ex: Watching the seagulls soar effortlessly over the ocean always brings a sense of peace and freedom. 

Assistir às gaivotas pairar sem esforço sobre o oceano sempre traz uma sensação de paz e liberdade.

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to slither
to slither
[verbo]

to move smoothly and quietly, like a snake

deslizar, rastejar

deslizar, rastejar

Ex: The river serpent slithered along the muddy bank. 

A serpente do rio deslizou ao longo da margem lamacenta.

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to chase
to chase
[verbo]

to follow a person or thing and see where they go, often for the purpose of catching them

perseguir, seguir

perseguir, seguir

Ex: The paparazzi relentlessly chased the celebrity, hoping to capture exclusive photos. 

Os paparazzi perseguiram implacavelmente a celebridade, na esperança de capturar fotos exclusivas.

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to hop
to hop
[verbo]

(of a bird or an animal) to move forward by jumping on all feet

saltar,  pular

saltar, pular

Ex: The bunny in the garden would often hop around, covering short distances with each leap. 

O coelho no jardim costumava pular, cobrindo distâncias curtas a cada salto.

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to bristle
to bristle
[verbo]

to react or respond with anger, irritation, or indignation, often by stiffening or erecting hairs or bristles on the body

ericar, irritar-se

ericar, irritar-se

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to buck
to buck
[verbo]

(of a horse) to leap or jump with its back arched, typically in an attempt to throw off a rider or in a show of resistance

escorcovear, empinar

escorcovear, empinar

Ex: The rider was thrown off when the horse suddenly bucked. 

O cavaleiro foi jogado fora quando o cavalo de repente empinou.

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to spin
to spin
[verbo]

to twist or pull fibers together to form a continuous thread or yarn

fiar, torcer

fiar, torcer

Ex: Working at the silk spinning wheel, the artisan spun silk fibers into luxurious threads. 

Trabalhando na roda de fiar seda, o artesão fiava as fibras de seda em fios luxuosos.

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to swarm
to swarm
[verbo]

to gather or travel to a place in large, dense groups

enxamear, afluir

enxamear, afluir

Ex: Soldiers swarmed into the town to secure the area. 

Os soldados invadiram a cidade para garantir a área.

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to pollinate

to deposit pollen on a plant or flower so that it can produce new seeds or fruit

polinizar, fecundar

polinizar, fecundar

Ex: Some plants, like corn, are pollinated by the wind, while others, like tomatoes, rely on bees. 

Algumas plantas, como o milho, são polinizadas pelo vento, enquanto outras, como os tomates, dependem das abelhas.

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to warble
to warble
[verbo]

(of a bird) to produce a melodious, trilling, or warbling song with a series of varying notes and pitches

gorjear, trinar

gorjear, trinar

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to preen
to preen
[verbo]

to groom oneself or another individual by straightening and cleaning the feathers or fur using the beak or tongue

alisar, limpar as penas

alisar, limpar as penas

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to nest
to nest
[verbo]

to build a nest or live in it

nidificar, fazer ninho

nidificar, fazer ninho

Ex: The pair of lovebirds meticulously worked together to nest in the hollow of a tree. 

O par de pombinhos trabalhou meticulosamente juntos para ninhar no oco de uma árvore.

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to slough
to slough
[verbo]

to shed or cast off of old skin, scales, feathers, or horns, typically as part of a natural growth

mudar, desprender-se de

mudar, desprender-se de

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to scent
to scent
[verbo]

to track something using one's sense of smell, typically performed by animals to locate food, identify potential threats, or find mates

farejar, rastrear

farejar, rastrear

Ex: While I was hiking, I witnessed a rabbit scenting the air before darting into the bushes. 

Enquanto eu estava caminhando, testemunhei um coelho farejando o ar antes de correr para os arbustos.

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to scavenge

to search for and consume decaying or dead organic matter as a source of food, often done by animals

carnicear, procurar comida em matéria orgânica em decomposição

carnicear, procurar comida em matéria orgânica em decomposição

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to prey on
to prey on
[verbo]

to hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival

predar, caçar

predar, caçar

Ex: Some snakes prey on eggs, swallowing them whole. 

Algumas cobras caçam ovos, engolindo-os inteiros.

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to rear
to rear
[verbo]

to stand or rise onto the back legs, usually referring to animals

empinar-se, levantar-se sobre as patas traseiras

empinar-se, levantar-se sobre as patas traseiras

Ex: The bear reared, towering over the hikers. 

O urso ergueu-se, pairando sobre os caminhantes.

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to paw
to paw
[verbo]

to scrape, strike, or handle something using the paws

arranhar, bater com a pata

arranhar, bater com a pata

Ex: Bears pawed the carcass to get at the meat. 

Os ursos arranharam a carcaça para chegar à carne.

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to overwinter

to pass, endure, or spend the winter season

invernar, passar o inverno

invernar, passar o inverno

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to feed on
to feed on
[verbo]

to regularly eat a specific type of food to stay alive and grow

alimentar-se de, nutrir-se de

alimentar-se de, nutrir-se de

Ex: Certain plants are known to feed on insects as a supplementary source of nutrients. 

Certas plantas são conhecidas por se alimentarem de insetos como uma fonte suplementar de nutrientes.

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to beach
to beach
[verbo]

to cause a marine animal to come onto shore or land, either intentionally or unintentionally

encalhar, arribar

encalhar, arribar

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to frisk
to frisk
[verbo]

to move about in a lively and playful way, usually by jumping or running, as seen in the behavior of young or excited animals

brincar, pular

brincar, pular

Ex: Playful monkeys in the treetops would often frisk their tails, signaling their contentment. 

Macacos brincalhões no topo das árvores frequentemente brincavam com suas caudas, sinalizando seu contentamento.

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to frolic
to frolic
[verbo]

to play or engage in lively, joyful, and often energetic or spontaneous activities

brincar,  folgar

brincar, folgar

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to ruffle
to ruffle
[verbo]

to shake, fluff up, or disarrange the feathers of a bird, either as a sign of agitation, aggression, or fear, or as a part of their natural grooming behavior

arrepiar, despentear

arrepiar, despentear

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to spray
to spray
[verbo]

to expel a fine mist or stream of liquid or other substance from the body, often as a defense mechanism or as a way to mark territory or communicate with other animals

borrifar, pulverizar

borrifar, pulverizar

Ex: The octopus sprayed a cloud of ink to camouflage itself and evade capture by the predator. 

O polvo pulverizou uma nuvem de tinta para se camuflar e escapar da captura pelo predador.

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to shy
to shy
[verbo]

to startle or suddenly move away from something or someone, often due to fear, timidity, or a desire to avoid contact or attention

assustar-se, esquivar-se

assustar-se, esquivar-se

Ex: The horse shied from the loud noise, its ears pricked up in alarm. 

O cavalo assustou-se com o barulho alto, suas orelhas ficaram em alerta.

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to scrabble

to scratch or scrape at a surface with hands or claws

arranhar, raspar

arranhar, raspar

Ex: The dog scrabbled on the carpet with its paws. 

O cachorro arranhou o tapete com suas patas.

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to root
to root
[verbo]

to dig or search for something by using the snout, as done by certain animals like pigs

revirar, fuçar

revirar, fuçar

Ex: The animal rooted energetically, scattering leaves and debris everywhere. 

O animal vasculhou energicamente, espalhando folhas e detritos por toda parte.

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to burrow
to burrow
[verbo]

to dig a hole or tunnel into the ground or other surface to create a space for shelter or habitation

escavar, tunelar

escavar, tunelar

Ex: Certain birds, like kingfishers, burrow into riverbanks to create nesting sites. 

Certos pássaros, como os martins-pescadores, escavam nas margens dos rios para criar locais de nidificação.

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to ruminate

to chew food that has been regurgitated from the stomach, as done by certain animals like cows

ruminar, mastigar o alimento regurgitado

ruminar, mastigar o alimento regurgitado

Ex: You can tell the goat is healthy when it ruminates regularly. 

Você pode dizer que a cabra está saudável quando ela rumina regularmente.

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to gallop
to gallop
[verbo]

(of a horse, etc.) to ride as fast as possible

galopar

galopar

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to trot
to trot
[verbo]

(of a horse or other animals) to move at a speed faster than a walk and slower than a canter

trotar, ir ao trote

trotar, ir ao trote

Ex: The donkey trotted behind the farmer, carrying a load of freshly harvested vegetables. 

O burro trotava atrás do agricultor, carregando uma carga de vegetais recém-colhidos.

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to browse
to browse
[verbo]

to eat vegetation such as young shoots or foliage in a meadow, pasture, or woodland

ramonear, pastar

ramonear, pastar

Ex: Wild horses browse foliage near the riverbank at dawn. 

Cavalos selvagens pastam a folhagem perto da margem do rio ao amanhecer.

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to lope
to lope
[verbo]

to bound or run with long, easy strides, often seen in animals such as horses, wolves, or gazelles

galopar, saltar

galopar, saltar

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to strut
to strut
[verbo]

to walk with a confident and often arrogant gait

pavonear, andar com arrogância

pavonear, andar com arrogância

Ex: He strutted across the stage, soaking in the applause. 

Ele pavoneou-se pelo palco, saboreando os aplausos.

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to leap
to leap
[verbo]

to jump very high or over a long distance

saltar, pular

saltar, pular

Ex: In the long jump competition, the athlete leaped with all their might. 

Na competição de salto em distância, o atleta pulou com toda a sua força.

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to flit
to flit
[verbo]

to move quickly and lightly from somewhere or something to another

esvoaçar, voar levemente

esvoaçar, voar levemente

Ex: His attention flits from one task to another, making it hard to focus on anything for long. 

Sua atenção voa de uma tarefa para outra, tornando difícil se concentrar em qualquer coisa por muito tempo.

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to glide
to glide
[verbo]

to move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or on a surface with little or no propulsion

deslizar, planar

deslizar, planar

Ex: The boat glided gently down the river, hardly making a sound. 

O barco deslizou suavemente rio abaixo, quase sem fazer nenhum som.

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to flutter
to flutter
[verbo]

to move or flap rapidly and lightly, typically referring to the motion of wings, leaves, or other flexible objects

esvoaçar, bater as asas

esvoaçar, bater as asas

Ex: The curtains fluttered in the open window, letting in the fresh air. 

As cortinas esvoaçavam na janela aberta, deixando entrar o ar fresco.

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to scamper
to scamper
[verbo]

to run or move quickly and playfully with small, light steps

correr rapidamente e brincalhão, mover-se rapidamente e com passos leves

correr rapidamente e brincalhão, mover-se rapidamente e com passos leves

Ex: The young foxes scampered through the forest, practicing their hunting skills. 

As raposas jovens corriam pela floresta, praticando suas habilidades de caça.

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to prowl
to prowl
[verbo]

to move stealthily and with intent, especially by a predatory animal

espreitar, mover-se furtivamente

espreitar, mover-se furtivamente

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to bound
to bound
[verbo]

to leap or spring forward with energy and enthusiasm, often with all feet leaving the ground simultaneously

saltar, pular

saltar, pular

Ex: The young gazelle bounded across the savanna, keeping pace with its herd in a playful manner. 

A jovem gazela saltou pela savana, mantendo o ritmo de seu rebanho de maneira brincalhona.

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to amble
to amble
[verbo]

to walk at a slow and leisurely pace, usually without any particular purpose or urgency

passear, vagar

passear, vagar

Ex: As the sun set, residents of the seaside village would often amble along the beach. 

Enquanto o sol se punha, os residentes da vila litorânea frequentemente passeavam ao longo da praia.

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to swoop
to swoop
[verbo]

to quickly and unexpectedly attack a group or place to surround and capture them

investir, atacar

investir, atacar

Ex: Government forces launched a surprise attack, swooping on a rebel hideout deep in the jungle 

Forças governamentais lançaram um ataque surpresa, investindo contra um esconderijo rebelde no fundo da selva.

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to waddle
to waddle
[verbo]

to walk with short, clumsy steps and a swaying motion from side to side, typically as a result of being overweight or having short legs

caminhar gingando, andar de forma desajeitada

caminhar gingando, andar de forma desajeitada

Ex: Due to the heavy backpack, she had to waddle up the steep hill, taking small, careful steps to maintain her balance. 

Devido à mochila pesada, ela teve que andar gingando subindo a colina íngreme, dando passos pequenos e cuidadosos para manter o equilíbrio.

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to charge
to charge
[verbo]

to attack violently and suddenly in a battle

carregar, investir

carregar, investir

Ex: The soldiers charged across the field. 
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to fly
to fly
[verbo]

to move or travel through the air

voar

voar

Ex: Look at the clouds; planes must fly through them all the time. 

Olhe para as nuvens; os aviões devem voar através delas o tempo todo.

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to crawl
to crawl
[verbo]

to move slowly with the body near the ground or on the hands and knees

rastejar, engatinhar

rastejar, engatinhar

Ex: The cat stalked its prey and then began to crawl silently through the grass. 

O gato perseguiu sua presa e então começou a rastejar silenciosamente pela grama.

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to lumber
to lumber
[verbo]

to move in a slow, heavy, and awkward manner, often due to the size or weight of the body or object being carried

mover-se pesadamente, avançar com dificuldade

mover-se pesadamente, avançar com dificuldade

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to swing
to swing
[verbo]

to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended

balançar, oscilar

balançar, oscilar

Ex: In the gentle breeze, the chimes hanging on the porch swung, producing a melodic sound. 

Na brisa suave, os sinos pendurados na varanda balançavam, produzindo um som melódico.

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