Inglês e Conhecimento do Mundo para o ACT - Mundo físico

the process of wearing down or smoothing a surface through friction, typically caused by rubbing, scraping, or erosion

abrasão, desgaste

the resistance that two surfaces moving on each other encounter

fricção, atrito

the outer surface or outermost layer of an object, building, etc.

exterior, superfície externa

the act of fully submerging something into a liquid or substance, typically for the purpose of soaking

imersão, submersão

the act of producing or releasing something, especially gas or radiation, into the atmosphere or environment

emissão, liberação

a tiny, discrete unit of matter or substance that can range from subatomic particles like electrons and protons to larger particles like dust or sand grains

partícula, fragmento

a bright, intense flame or fire that burns strongly and produces a lot of light and heat

flamejante, chama forte

a narrow, flat piece of wood, metal, or plastic, typically used as a component in structures like fences, blinds, or furniture

tábuas, ripas

a space or area that is closed off or surrounded by walls, fences, or barriers, often used for containment, protection, or confinement

recinto, cerca

a small indented area or alcove set back into a wall or other surface, often used for decorative or functional purposes such as display, storage, or seating

nicho, recesso

a recessed part of a wall that is built further back from the rest of it

nicho, alcova

the outer edge or border of a circular object, often serving as a boundary or support

borda, beira

the area adjacent to the edge of a street or road where vehicles can park or where services, such as deliveries or pickups, often take place

calçada, margem da rua

a depression or hollow in a surface, typically caused by impact or pressure

dentadura, emergência

a hollow part or cavity into which something fits, typically used to connect or hold objects in place

soquete, encaixe

the highest point where two roof slopes meet, forming a horizontal line along the top of the roof

beiral, ponta do telhado

a long, narrow cut or indentation, often linear in shape, that is typically found on surfaces such as columns, moldings, or panels in architectural design

ranhura, relvado

a thick and flat piece of hard material, such as a stone, metal, wood, etc. that is usually in the shape of a square or rectangle

laje, placa

a long, narrow excavation or ditch dug into the ground, typically for military purposes, drainage, or archaeological exploration

trincheira, vala

a black powdery substance produced by burning materials like wood or coal

fuligem

a clear or tinted coating made from resins, oils, and solvents that is applied to wood, metal, or other surfaces to provide a protective and decorative finish

verniz, laca

an empty or vacant space within a solid object or within a larger area, typically devoid of substance

vazio, espaço vazio

a space that is utterly empty of all matter

vácuo, vácuo absoluto

words, letters, or symbols that are engraved, carved, or written on a surface, often for commemorative, informational, or decorative purposes

inscrição, gravação

to remove a thin layer or small amount of something from a surface using a sharp or rough edge

raspar, esfolar

to plunge or immerse entirely beneath the surface of a liquid, typically water

submergir, afundar

to crush something into small particles by rubbing or pressing it against a hard surface

moer, triturar

to crush or grind something into a fine powder or particles, often through mechanical means or forceful impact

pulverizar, moer

to make something slightly wet or moist

umedecer, molhar

to completely cover something with liquid by pouring it onto it

encher de água, molver

to produce small drops of liquid on the surface of the skin, often as a result of physical exertion, anxiety, or heat

transpirar, suor

to give someone or something food and other things which are needed in order to grow, live, and maintain health

nutrir, alimentar

to infect or dirty something with a disease or harmful microorganism

contaminar, manchar

to come into sudden and forceful contact with another object or person

colidir, bater

to make it so that nothing can move through something

entupir, obstruir

to move through something, typically overcoming resistance

penetrar, atravessar

to cause injury to the surface of one's skin by rubbing it against something rough

esfolar, arranhar

to suddenly and violently break open or apart, particularly as a result of internal pressure

explodir, estourar

to crack something into multiple parts or pieces

fraturar, quebrar

(of a pipe or similar structure) to burst or break apart suddenly

romper-se, explodir

to cut something using a sharp tool, often with precision and accuracy

cortar, fender

to take apart or disassemble a structure, machine, or object, breaking it down into its individual parts

desmontar, desassembler

to release or detach something by rotating it in a counter-clockwise direction, thereby loosening its fastening or connection

desaparafusar, afrouxar

to break suddenly into several pieces

despedaçar, quebrar

(of a construction) to fall down suddenly, particularly due to being damaged or weak

colapsar, desmoronar

to completely destroy or to knock down a building or another structure

demolir, derrubar

related to something that is moving or transported through the air

aéreo, no ar

looking dark, dirty, or shabby, often because of not being taken care of or cleaned properly

escuro, imundo