Vocabulário Essencial para o Exame SAT - Idiomas úteis

to not appreciate a person or thing because one thinks one will never lose them

to refrain from speaking or expressing one's thoughts or opinions

segurar a língua

to appeal to someone's particular interests or preferences

agradar a fantasia

to fail to deal with all aspects of a problem, topic, etc.

quando um assunto não é totalmente abordado

determined or fully committed to pursuing a particular course of action

dobrado

to reach a point where gains equal losses, resulting in a balance

empatar

to create a situation in which it is easier for one to do something or for something to happen

criando condições favoráveis ​​para que algo aconteça

constantly paying attention to a person or thing to prevent a problem, danger, etc.

prestando muita atenção em algo

to benefit from two opposing or contradictory situations or options at the same time

tenha as duas coisas

to expand one's knowledge, experiences, or perspectives, often by exploring new places, ideas, or cultures, with the aim of gaining a broader understanding of the world

ajudando alguém a entender algo melhor

to do something too earlier than its right time

agindo precipitadamente

the state in which one is completely free to do or say what one desires

total liberdade para escolher qualquer coisa

used to indicate that after a key event, the following developments are well-known or self-explanatory

o resto é história

to be placed in a less important or weaker position compared to that of someone else

alguém ou algo que é menos importante comparativamente

to experience a period of financial or personal difficulty

cair em tempos difíceis

no longer popular, accepted, or supported by others

fora de favor

a significant difference between two things, often in a disappointing or unfavorable way

diferença notável entre duas pessoas ou coisas

an area that is near a place in which someone resides

muito perto de onde você mora

to twist and rub one's hands together out of distress or worry

esfregando as mãos

an unexpected or unusual occurrence or event that alters the course of events

peculiaridade do destino

to get or do what one wants despite the odds or other people's desires

alguém fazendo o que deseja

to enjoy or use something as much or as often as one can

usando algo da melhor maneira

to produce correct musical sounds by one's voive voice

cantoria

something that proves useful or valuable for a given purpose

grãos para o moinho

used to refer to someone who has become more comfortable or confident in conversing with people

in a similar or identical situation to someone else, particularly a difficult or unpleasant one

em situação semelhante

the limits of human knowledge or understanding, representing areas that remain unknown or unexplored

fronteira final

in a sudden and unexpected manner, emphasizing the element of surprise

do nada

not being aware of recent information about something

quando alguém não sabe de algo

to be wise enough to avoid certain behaviors or thoughts

sendo sábio

to feel relief or relaxation because a period of worry, stress, or anticipation has passed

respirar um suspiro de alívio

to be occupied by a large number of things

estar muito cheio de alguma coisa

a point in a person's life or a situation where they must make a critical decision or choose between two different options or paths

bifurcação na estrada

in a way that goes unnoticed or avoids attracting any attention

quando alguém permanece oculto ou anônimo

(with reference to two things) in contrast to each other instead of correspondence

quando duas coisas estão em contraste

to use something for personal gain in an unfair or dishonest manner

tirar vantagem de algo de forma desonesta

the obvious meaning or worth of something, without looking deeper

valor nominal

the opposite or contrasting aspect of a situation, idea, or argument

outro lado

to make unfavorable remarks about someone

dizer coisas ruins sobre alguém

to be dismissed or expelled from a place, job, or position

estar na orelha

to do something without real interest, feeling, or effort

não ter vontade de fazer algo

to have a significant impact or influence on something

afetando drasticamente alguém ou algo

firmly determined and focused on the task at hand

determinado e focado em seu objetivo

a point at which a drastic change occurs in a situation, especially one that makes it improve

evento de mudança de vida

to provide clarification, understanding, or insight into a topic, situation, or problem

lançar luz sobre algo

to be easily used or adapted for a particular purpose or activity

prestar-se a algo