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Vocabulário dos Cientistas-Chave - George Washington Carver

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famous
famous
[adjetivo]

known by a lot of people

famoso, célebre

famoso, célebre

Ex: She became famous overnight after her viral video gained millions of views. 

Ela ficou famoso da noite para o dia depois que seu vídeo viral ganhou milhões de visualizações.

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scientist
scientist
[substantivo]

someone whose job or education is about science

cientista, pesquisador

cientista, pesquisador

Ex: He won an award for his contributions as a young scientist. 
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the United States
the United States
[substantivo]

a country in North America that has 50 states

Estados Unidos

Estados Unidos

Ex: The history of the United States includes significant events like the Civil War. 
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slave
slave
[substantivo]

a person who is legally owned by another person and forced to work without personal freedom

escravo,  escrava

escravo, escrava

Ex: The museum documents the lives of enslaved people who had once been treated as slaves. 
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black
black
[adjetivo]

referring or belonging to a racial group with dark skin color, particularly those who are from sub-Saharan Africa

negro

negro

Ex: His research focuses on the experiences of Black students in higher education. 
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to become
to become
[verbo]

to start or grow to be

tornar-se,  virar

tornar-se, virar

Ex: I became interested in photography after attending a workshop. 
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free
free
[adjetivo]

(of a person) not controlled or owned by someone else

livre, independente

livre, independente

Ex: The free people of the village resisted the invading forces. 
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African American
African American
[substantivo]

a person of African origin who is born in or living in the United States

Afro-americano, Negro americano

Afro-americano, Negro americano

Ex: An African American was elected as the first mayor of the city. 

Um afro-americano foi eleito como o primeiro prefeito da cidade.

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college
college
[substantivo]

a university in which students can study up to a bachelor's degree after graduation from school

universidade, faculdade

universidade, faculdade

Ex: The college offers a wide range of courses, from business administration to computer science. 
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degree
degree
[substantivo]

the certificate that is given to university or college students upon successful completion of their course

diploma

diploma

Ex: Many employers require candidates to have at least a bachelor's degree in their field of expertise. 
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science
science
[substantivo]

knowledge about the structure and behavior of the natural and physical world, especially based on testing and proving facts

ciência

ciência

Ex: She learns about the laws of physics and the properties of matter in her science lessons. 
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professor
professor
[substantivo]

an experienced teacher at a university or college who specializes in a particular subject and often conducts research

professor, docente universitário

professor, docente universitário

Ex: She became a professor after completing her doctorate. 
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teacher
teacher
[substantivo]

someone who teaches things to people, particularly in a school

professor, mestre

professor, mestre

Ex: The teacher corrected my mistake and explained the correct solution. 
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research
research
[substantivo]

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

pesquisa

pesquisa

Ex: The professor presented the findings of her research at an international conference. 
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farmer
farmer
[substantivo]

someone who has a farm or manages a farm

agricultor, fazendeiro

agricultor, fazendeiro

Ex: I bought fresh eggs from the local farmer. 
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south
south
[substantivo]

the southern region of the U.S., often including states like Texas, Florida, and the Carolinas, known for its unique culture and history

O Sul, A região sul

O Sul, A região sul

Ex: She grew up in the South. 
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land
land
[substantivo]

an area of ground used for farming

terra, terreno

terra, terreno

Ex: Good land is essential for successful agriculture. 
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to grow
to grow
[verbo]

to cause a plant to develop and give fruit or flowers

cultivar, fazer crescer

cultivar, fazer crescer

Ex: We need to grow more vegetables for the restaurant. 
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cotton
cotton
[substantivo]

the soft white fibers surrounding the seeds of the cotton plant

algodão,  algodão em pluma

algodão, algodão em pluma

Ex: After harvesting, the cotton is separated from its seeds. 
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peanut
peanut
[substantivo]

a type of nut that could be eaten, growing underground in a thin shell

amendoim, mandubi

amendoim, mandubi

Ex: The cake recipe calls for a cup of peanut butter. 

A receita do bolo pede uma xícara de manteiga de amendoim.

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sweet potato
sweet potato
[substantivo]

a vegetable similar to a potato in shape that has a sweet taste and white flesh

batata-doce, inhame

batata-doce, inhame

Ex: She used sweet potatoes in a hearty soup to add natural sweetness and texture. 

Ela usou batata-doce em uma sopa substanciosa para adicionar doçura natural e textura.

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cooking
cooking
[substantivo]

the activity or skill of preparing and cooking food

Ex: Sarah spent the afternoon cooking for her guests. 
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soap
soap
[substantivo]

a substance used with water for washing and cleaning

Ex: There was no soap beside the sink. 
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soil
soil
[substantivo]

the black or brownish substance consisted of organic remains, rock particles, and clay that forms the upper layer of earth where trees or other plants grow

terra, solo

terra, solo

Ex: Heavy rains can cause the soil to erode, affecting crop yields. 
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fame
fame
[substantivo]

the state of being widely known or recognized by many people

Ex: The town gained fame for its traditional pottery. 
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heart
heart
[substantivo]

the center of feelings, emotions, or intuitions

coração, alma

coração, alma

Ex: Love comes from the heart, not the mind. 
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smart
smart
[adjetivo]

intelligent and able to understand, learn, or solve problems quickly

Ex: You have to be smart to recognize an opportunity like that. 
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painting
painting
[substantivo]

the act or art of making pictures, using paints

pintura

pintura

Ex: Painting requires a balance of creativity and technical skill. 
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to die
to die
[verbo]

to no longer be alive

morrer,  falecer

morrer, falecer

Ex: Despite the efforts of the medical team, the patient succumbed to their illness and died peacefully. 
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to fall down

to fall to the ground

cair no chão, perder o equilíbrio e cair

cair no chão, perder o equilíbrio e cair

Ex: After a long day of hiking, fatigue set in, causing the exhausted adventurer to fall down. 

Depois de um longo dia de caminhada, a fadiga se instalou, fazendo com que o aventureiro exausto caísse.

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stairs
stairs
[substantivo]

a series of steps or risers designed for ascending or descending between different levels or floors in a building or structure

escada, degraus

escada, degraus

Ex: Their apartment is at the top of a long flight of stairs. 
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to [take] care of {sb/sth}

to look after or manage someone or something, ensuring their needs are met

Ex: She's been taking care of her sick mother for the past few months. 
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