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Vocabulário Essencial para o TOEFL - Meios de transporte

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês sobre meios de transporte, como "caça", "ônibus espacial", "carro", etc., que são necessárias para o exame TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
aircraft
[substantivo]

any flying vehicle

aeronave, avião

aeronave, avião

Ex: The aircraft's wings glinted in the sunlight as it prepared for takeoff .As asas da **aeronave** brilhavam ao sol enquanto se preparava para decolar.
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hot-air balloon
[substantivo]

an extremely large balloon filled with heated air, which enables it to float and travel through the sky

balão de ar quente

balão de ar quente

Ex: She fulfilled her dream of flying in a hot-air balloon during her vacation .Ela realizou o sonho de voar em um **balão de ar quente** durante suas férias.
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fighter
[substantivo]

a military aircraft that is designed to attack enemy aircraft and fly very fast

caça, avião de combate

caça, avião de combate

Ex: The fighter jets performed impressive aerial maneuvers during the airshow .Os **caças** realizaram manobras aéreas impressionantes durante o show aéreo.
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bomber
[substantivo]

an aircraft that can drop bombs

bombardeiro, avião bombardeiro

bombardeiro, avião bombardeiro

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parachute
[substantivo]

an object that allows a person or thing to slowly come to the ground after dropping from a flying aircraft

paraquedas

paraquedas

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vehicle
[substantivo]

a means of transportation used to carry people or goods from one place to another, typically on roads or tracks

veículo, automóvel

veículo, automóvel

Ex: The accident involved three vehicles.O acidente envolveu três **veículos**.
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double-decker
[substantivo]

a vehicle such as a bus, train, or ship with two levels on top of one another, providing additional seating capacity

ônibus de dois andares, autocarro de dois andares

ônibus de dois andares, autocarro de dois andares

Ex: Double-decker airplanes are used for long-haul flights , accommodating more passengers and offering additional amenities .Aviões **de dois andares** são usados para voos de longa distância, acomodando mais passageiros e oferecendo comodidades adicionais.
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freight car
[substantivo]

a railroad car used for transporting goods

vagão de carga, vagão de mercadorias

vagão de carga, vagão de mercadorias

Ex: The railroad company invested in new , more efficient freight cars to improve cargo transport capabilities .A empresa ferroviária investiu em novos vagões de **carga** mais eficientes para melhorar as capacidades de transporte de carga.
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shuttle
[substantivo]

a means of transportation that frequently travels between two places

ônibus espacial, transporte

ônibus espacial, transporte

Ex: The university provides a shuttle service for students living off-campus .A universidade fornece um serviço de **transporte** para estudantes que moram fora do campus.
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single-decker
[substantivo]

a type of bus that has only one floor

ônibus de um andar, autocarro de um só piso

ônibus de um andar, autocarro de um só piso

Ex: The tour guide told us that the single-decker was more comfortable for the winding road .O guia turístico nos disse que o **ônibus de um andar** era mais confortável para a estrada sinuosa.
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boat train
[substantivo]

a train that transports passengers to and from a port

trem barco, trem marítimo

trem barco, trem marítimo

Ex: Many tourists take the boat train to avoid the hassle of finding parking near the ferry terminal .Muitos turistas pegam o **trem barco** para evitar o incômodo de encontrar estacionamento perto do terminal de balsas.
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camper
[substantivo]

a vehicle in which people can sleep and live when traveling

autocaravana, trailer

autocaravana, trailer

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minibus
[substantivo]

a small passenger-carrying vehicle that is larger than a typical car but smaller than a full-sized bus

minibus, microônibus

minibus, microônibus

Ex: The tour company offers guided city tours in a comfortable , air-conditioned minibus.A empresa de turismo oferece visitas guiadas pela cidade em um **microônibus** confortável e com ar condicionado.
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moving van
[substantivo]

a large vehicle used for transporting furniture and other goods from one place to another

caminhão de mudança, furgão de mudança

caminhão de mudança, furgão de mudança

Ex: After packing up their old house , they followed the moving van in their car to their new home .Depois de empacotar sua casa antiga, eles seguiram o **caminhão de mudança** em seu carro para sua nova casa.
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compartment
[substantivo]

any of the separate sections within a passenger train carriage, typically enclosed by walls and equipped with seats

compartimento, cabine

compartimento, cabine

Ex: The conductor announced that refreshments were available in the dining compartment.O condutor anunciou que refrescos estavam disponíveis no **compartimento** de jantar.
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car
[substantivo]

one of the separate parts of a train where passengers sit

vagão, carro

vagão, carro

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cab
[substantivo]

the part of a truck, bus, or train where the driver sits

cabine, habitáculo

cabine, habitáculo

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scooter
[substantivo]

a light motor vehicle with a floorboard on which the rider puts their legs, and with wheels of usually small size

scooter, motocicleta

scooter, motocicleta

Ex: After learning how to balance , he confidently rode his scooter for the first time without assistance .Depois de aprender a equilibrar-se, ele conduziu com confiança o seu **scooter** pela primeira vez sem assistência.
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deck
[substantivo]

a ship or boat's upper outside floor

convés, piso externo superior

convés, piso externo superior

Ex: We walked around the deck to explore the ship .Nós caminhamos ao redor do **convés** para explorar o navio.
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cockpit
[substantivo]

the place where the pilot of an aircraft sits

cabine de comando, cockpit

cabine de comando, cockpit

Ex: The cockpit of the plane was surprisingly spacious .O **cockpit** do avião era surpreendentemente espaçoso.
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container
[substantivo]

a large metal box that is used for transporting goods on ships, trains, etc.

contêiner, container

contêiner, container

Ex: The container was filled with electronics destined for international markets .O **contêiner** estava cheio de eletrônicos destinados aos mercados internacionais.
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crossing
[substantivo]

a place where one is able to safely cross something, particularly a street

faixa de pedestres, travessia

faixa de pedestres, travessia

Ex: He stopped his car to allow pedestrians to pass at the crossing.Ele parou seu carro para permitir que os pedestres atravessassem na **faixa de pedestres**.
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crossroad
[substantivo]

the place where a road is crossed by another

cruzamento, encruzilhada

cruzamento, encruzilhada

Ex: The crossroad was a common meeting point for travelers in ancient times .O **cruzamento** era um ponto de encontro comum para viajantes nos tempos antigos.
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junction
[substantivo]

the place where two or more things such as roads or railways cross

junção, cruzamento

junção, cruzamento

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access road
[substantivo]

a road providing access to another road or to a specific place

estrada de acesso, via de acesso

estrada de acesso, via de acesso

Ex: The fire trucks used the access road behind the building to get to the scene .Os caminhões de bombeiros usaram a **estrada de acesso** atrás do prédio para chegar ao local.
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tunnel
[substantivo]

a passage dug through or under a mountain or a structure, typically for cars, trains, people, etc.

túnel, passagem subterrânea

túnel, passagem subterrânea

Ex: The subway system includes several tunnels that connect different parts of the city .O sistema de metrô inclui vários **túneis** que conectam diferentes partes da cidade.
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sidewalk
[substantivo]

a pathway typically made of concrete or asphalt at the side of a street for people to walk on

calçada, passeio

calçada, passeio

Ex: The sidewalk was crowded with pedestrians during rush hour .A **calçada** estava lotada de pedestres durante a hora do rush.
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crosswalk
[substantivo]

a marked place where people walk across a street

faixa de pedestres, passadeira

faixa de pedestres, passadeira

Ex: The police officer reminded drivers to yield to pedestrians at the crosswalk.O policial lembrou aos motoristas que cedam passagem aos pedestres na **faixa de pedestres**.
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boulevard
[substantivo]

a wide street in a town or city, typically with trees on each side or in the middle

boulevard

boulevard

Ex: He rode his bike down the bike lane of the boulevard, enjoying the scenic views .Ele pedalou sua bicicleta pela ciclovia do **boulevard**, aproveitando as vistas cênicas.
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traffic circle
[substantivo]

an area where two or more roads join and all the traffic must move in the same direction around a circular structure

rotatória, rotunda

rotatória, rotunda

Ex: If you miss your exit in the traffic circle, just go around again until you can get off at the right one .Se você perder a sua saída na **rotatória**, basta dar a volta novamente até que você possa sair na certa.
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fork
[substantivo]

the point at which a river, road, etc. splits into two parts; one of these parts

bifurcação, ramo

bifurcação, ramo

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express lane
[substantivo]

the part of a road where vehicles can go faster due to light traffic there

faixa expressa, faixa rápida

faixa expressa, faixa rápida

Ex: The new express lane has made my daily commute so much smoother .A nova **faixa expressa** tornou meu deslocamento diário muito mais suave.
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off-road
[adjetivo]

able to be driven or ridden on rough ground

fora de estrada, todo-o-terreno

fora de estrada, todo-o-terreno

Ex: Off-road racing requires durable and powerful vehicles.Corridas **off-road** exigem veículos duráveis e potentes.
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limousine
[substantivo]

a large, luxurious, and expensive car with a partition between the passengers and the driver

limusine, carro de luxo

limusine, carro de luxo

Ex: Celebrities often hire limousines for red carpet events , arriving in elegance and sophistication .As celebridades costumam alugar **limusines** para eventos de tapete vermelho, chegando com elegância e sofisticação.
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