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O livro Street Talk 1 - Um Olhar Mais Atento: Lição 7

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used to refer to something completely dark in color

Ex: The raven 's feathers shone in the sunlight , revealing a deep iridescent blackblack as coal.
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to suddenly lose consciousness or become unaware, often due to a drop in blood pressure, shock, or exhaustion

desmaiar, perder a consciência

desmaiar, perder a consciência

Ex: He felt dizzy and almost blacked out from the sudden change in temperature .Ele sentiu tontura e quase **desmaiou** com a mudança repentina de temperatura.
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used to refer to something that is extremely dark or black

Ex: As the power outage struck, the city was plunged into darkness, the streets becoming black as night.
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vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent

votar contra, recusar-se a endossar

votar contra, recusar-se a endossar

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to put a person, company, or entity on a list that prohibits or restricts their access, participation, or involvement in certain activities

colocar na lista negra, blacklistar

colocar na lista negra, blacklistar

Ex: The government blacklisted the airline due to safety concerns .O governo **colocou na lista negra** a companhia aérea devido a preocupações de segurança.
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used to refer to something, particularly a bank account, that is providing one with a considerable amount of profit

Ex: The organization has been in the black for several quarters now, thanks to a successful cost-cutting initiative.
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blue
[adjetivo]

feeling sad or melancholic

triste,  melancólico

triste, melancólico

Ex: After the argument , he was left with a blue feeling that lingered throughout the day .Depois da discussão, ele ficou com um sentimento **azul** que persistiu durante todo o dia.
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bluegrass
[substantivo]

a type of country music that uses unamplified stringed instruments such as banjos, guitars, etc. and is usually high-pitched

bluegrass, música bluegrass

bluegrass, música bluegrass

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blues
[substantivo]

a feeling of sadness or depression, often mild and temporary

a melancolia, a tristeza

a melancolia, a tristeza

Ex: A case of the Monday blues made it hard to get out of bed .Um caso de **blues** de segunda-feira tornou difícil sair da cama.
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occurring without prior warning

Ex: The sudden storm out of the blue, catching many people unprepared .
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to use offensive words in an intense and rapid manner

Ex: The politician, during a fiery debate, started to curse a blue streak, using aggressive language to attack his opponent's policies.
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used for saying that one will not achieve what they want no matter how much they try

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gray area
[substantivo]

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

área cinzenta, zona cinzenta

área cinzenta, zona cinzenta

Ex: The boundaries of privacy in the digital age often exist in a gray area, raising important questions about personal data and surveillance .Os limites da privacidade na era digital muitas vezes existem em uma **área cinzenta**, levantando questões importantes sobre dados pessoais e vigilância.
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gray matter
[substantivo]

a person's ability to learn or understand something

matéria cinzenta, inteligência

matéria cinzenta, inteligência

Ex: The team 's creative ideas demonstrate their exceptional gray matter.As ideias criativas da equipe demonstram sua excepcional **massa cinzenta**.
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green
[adjetivo]

inexperienced or lacking in worldly knowledge, often showing innocence or gullibility

inexperiente, ingênuo

inexperiente, ingênuo

Ex: Her green perspective on relationships showed in her unrealistic expectations .Sua perspectiva **verde** sobre relacionamentos se mostrava em suas expectativas irreais.
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(of a person) feeling or looking nauseated, pale, or sickly

Ex: The first-time bungee jumper was visibly green at the gills before making the leap.
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green thumb
[substantivo]

a person's natural talent or ability to make plants grow efficiently

dedo verde, talento para jardinagem

dedo verde, talento para jardinagem

Ex: She 's always had a green thumb.Ela sempre teve **o polegar verde**. Suas plantas de interior estão prosperando, mesmo nos meses de inverno.
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feeling jealous of another's advantages, possessions, or experiences that one lacks

Ex: When she saw her friend's luxurious vacation photos, she turned green with envy, wishing she could experience such luxury.
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the feeling of discontent caused by lacking someone else's possessions, accomplishments, etc.

Ex: She could n't hide green-eyed monster when she saw her best friend spending time with someone else .
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greenback
[substantivo]

a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)

nota verde, cédula bancária

nota verde, cédula bancária

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used to say that people often think that other situations or circumstances are better than their own, even if they are not

Ex: Sometimes , people the grass is greener on the other side, but they do n't realize that every job has its challenges .
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(of a person) in a very healthy physical state

Ex: Emily had just recovered from her illness and was now in the pink of health.
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pinko
[substantivo]

a term used to describe someone with moderately leftist or progressive political views, often associated with socialism or liberalism, but not as extreme as a communist

cor-de-rosa, esquerdista moderado

cor-de-rosa, esquerdista moderado

Ex: The documentary explored the history of political terms , including how "pinko" came to represent moderate leftist positions during the Cold War .O documentário explorou a história dos termos políticos, incluindo como "**pinko**" veio a representar posições de esquerda moderada durante a Guerra Fria.
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pinky
[substantivo]

the little finger of one's hand

dedo mindinho, dedo pequeno

dedo mindinho, dedo pequeno

Ex: Injuries to the pinky, such as fractures or dislocations , can cause pain and limited mobility , affecting dexterity and hand function .Lesões no **dedo mínimo**, como fraturas ou luxações, podem causar dor e mobilidade limitada, afetando a destreza e a função da mão.
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filled with extreme happiness, excitement, or satisfaction

Ex: When she saw the adorable puppy , she could n't help but squeal with delight and was tickled pink.
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purple heart
[substantivo]

a United States military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in action

coração púrpura, medalha do coração púrpura

coração púrpura, medalha do coração púrpura

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to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest

Ex: The police caught the burglar red-handed as he was attempting to pick the lock of the house.
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in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

Ex: The restaurant was struggling to attract enough customers, leading to significant losses, and they were operating in the red.
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to go out and drink alcohol, dance, or do whatever one pleases

Ex: For New Year's Eve, the city came alive with fireworks and festivities as people gathered to paint the town in celebration.
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red
[substantivo]

a person who is associated with or supports communist or socialist ideologies

vermelho, comunista

vermelho, comunista

Ex: The document detailed the activities of various reds involved in political activism .O documento detalhava as atividades de vários **vermelhos** envolvidos no ativismo político.
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red cent
[substantivo]

an amount of money that is extremely small

um tostão, um centavo

um tostão, um centavo

Ex: The old house was n't worth a red cent in its current condition and needed significant renovations .A casa velha não valia **um tostão furado** na sua condição atual e precisava de reformas significativas.
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red-faced
[adjetivo]

describing a person whose face has become red, typically due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion

vermelho de vergonha, corado

vermelho de vergonha, corado

Ex: The sudden criticism left him red-faced and flustered , unable to respond immediately .A crítica repentina deixou-o **com o rosto vermelho** e perturbado, incapaz de responder imediatamente.
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red-hot
[adjetivo]

characterized by intense emotion or interest or excitement

ardente, apaixonado

ardente, apaixonado

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red tape
[substantivo]

official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

burocracia, papelada

burocracia, papelada

Ex: They had to navigate through a lot of red tape to get their visa approved .Eles tiveram que navegar por muita **burocracia** para obter a aprovação do visto.
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red-letter day
[substantivo]

a day that will always be remembered by an exceptionally good thing that has happened on it

dia memorável, dia de glória

dia memorável, dia de glória

Ex: During that period , every day felt like a red-letter day as they made significant progress towards their goals .Durante esse período, cada dia parecia um **dia memorável** enquanto eles faziam progressos significativos em direção aos seus objetivos.
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redneck
[substantivo]

a poor White person in the southern United States

caipira, branco pobre do sul

caipira, branco pobre do sul

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to treat a guest whom one greatly values with extra care and attention

Ex: At the international summit, the host country went all out to roll out the red carpet for world leaders, ensuring a warm and dignified welcome.
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to see red
[frase]

to suddenly become enraged and uncontrollably angry

Ex: I have a feeling their insincere apology will make see red and escalate the situation .
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used to refer to someone who looks unnaturally pale, often as a result of fear or illness

Ex: When the doctor told him the news, he turned white as a ghost.
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white-bread
[adjetivo]

of or belonging to or representative of the white middle class

da classe média branca, burguês

da classe média branca, burguês

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white elephant
[substantivo]

a thing that is of no value or use because it is excessively expensive to keep it in a good condition

elefante branco, fardo caro

elefante branco, fardo caro

Ex: The new software system , despite its promising features , proved to be a white elephant for the company due to constant glitches and compatibility issues .O novo sistema de software, apesar de seus recursos promissores, provou ser um **elefante branco** para a empresa devido a falhas constantes e problemas de compatibilidade.
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white lie
[substantivo]

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

mentira inocente, mentira branca

mentira inocente, mentira branca

Ex: She told her grandmother a white lie, pretending to enjoy the handmade sweater she received as a gift .Ela contou à avó dela uma **mentirinha**, fingindo gostar do suéter feito à mão que recebeu de presente.
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yellow
[adjetivo]

lacking in courage

covarde, medroso

covarde, medroso

Ex: The yellow character in the film was always the first to back down from confrontations .O personagem **amarelo** no filme era sempre o primeiro a recuar diante de confrontos.
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