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Vocabulário para IELTS (Geral) - Falando sobre Mudança

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês sobre falar de mudança, como "converter", "ajustar", "gradual", etc., que são necessárias para o exame IELTS.

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Words for General IELTS
to change
to change
[verbo]

to not stay the same and as a result become different

mudar, alterar-se

mudar, alterar-se

Ex: The seasons change throughout the year. 
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to convert
to convert
[verbo]

to change into a different form or to change into something with a different use

transformar, converter

transformar, converter

Ex: The ottoman in the study converts into a twin-size sleeper, offering a convenient sleeping option for guests. 
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to transform

to change the form, appearance, character, or nature of someone or something significantly

Ex: Emma transformed the neglected garden into a beautiful outdoor space. 
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to modify
to modify
[verbo]

to make partial changes to something, usually to improve it or make it more suitable

modificar

modificar

Ex: Scientists genetically modified the plants to resist certain pests. 
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to alter
to alter
[verbo]

to cause something to change

alterar, mudar

alterar, mudar

Ex: A good haircut can completely alter one's appearance. 
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to adapt
to adapt
[verbo]

to change something so that it is suitable for a different purpose, situation, or need

adaptar, ajustar

adaptar, ajustar

Ex: The equipment has been adapted for people with limited mobility. 
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to reverse
to reverse
[verbo]

to change something such as a process, situation, etc. to be the opposite of what it was before

inverter, reverter

inverter, reverter

Ex: The school board voted to reverse the decision to eliminate art and music programs. 
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to revise
to revise
[verbo]

to make changes to something, especially in response to new information, feedback, or a need for improvement

revisar,  modificar

revisar, modificar

Ex: The author decided to revise the manuscript based on the editor's suggestions. 
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to adjust
to adjust
[verbo]

to change or regulate something slightly so that it works better or is more suitable or accurate

ajustar,  regular

ajustar, regular

Ex: The camera automatically adjusts the exposure in low light. 
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to customize

to change or make something in a way that better serves a particular task, person, etc.

personalizar,  adaptar

personalizar, adaptar

Ex: The tailor can customize the design of the dress to match the customer's style. 

O alfaiate pode personalizar o design do vestido para combinar com o estilo do cliente.

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to distort
to distort
[verbo]

to change and twist a fact, idea, etc. in a way that no longer conveys its true meaning

distorcer, deturpar

distorcer, deturpar

Ex: Social media platforms can be used to distort news stories, spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories. 

As plataformas de mídia social podem ser usadas para distorcer notícias, espalhando desinformação e teorias da conspiração.

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to doctor
to doctor
[verbo]

to change something in order to trick people into believing a lie

adulterar, falsificar

adulterar, falsificar

Ex: Investigators discovered that several records had been doctored. 
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to modulate

to change or adjust something in order to achieve a desired effect

modular, ajustar

modular, ajustar

Ex: The scientist modulated the experimental conditions to observe varied outcomes. 

O cientista modulou as condições experimentais para observar resultados variados.

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to reinvent

to completely change one's job or way of living

reinventar-se, transformar-se

reinventar-se, transformar-se

Ex: They reinvented their lives by traveling the world. 

Eles reinventaram suas vidas viajando pelo mundo.

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to remodel
to remodel
[verbo]

to change the figure, appearance or structure of something

reformar, remodelar

reformar, remodelar

Ex: The homeowners hired a contractor to remodel their living room to accommodate a growing family. 

Os proprietários contrataram um empreiteiro para reformar a sala de estar para acomodar uma família crescente.

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to revolutionize

to change something in a significant or fundamental way

revolucionar, transformar radicalmente

revolucionar, transformar radicalmente

Ex: The adoption of e-commerce has revolutionized the retail and shopping experience. 

A adoção do comércio eletrônico revolucionou a experiência de varejo e compras.

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to shift
to shift
[verbo]

(of a policy, point of view, or situation) to become something different

mudar, evoluir

mudar, evoluir

Ex: The economic climate shifted dramatically, forcing businesses to reconsider their operational models. 
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to transition

to cause something to change or move from one state, condition, system, or position to another

transferir,  fazer a transição

transferir, fazer a transição

Ex: The organization gradually transitioned its operations to renewable energy. 
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to undo
to undo
[verbo]

to make null or cancel the effects of something

desfazer, cancelar

desfazer, cancelar

Ex: After receiving negative feedback, the company worked hard to undo the damage to its reputation. 

Depois de receber feedback negativo, a empresa trabalhou duro para desfazer o dano à sua reputação.

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to diversify

(of a business) to increase the range of goods and services in order to reduce risk of failure

diversificar, ampliar a gama

diversificar, ampliar a gama

Ex: The automotive manufacturer intends to diversify into electric vehicles. 

O fabricante automotivo pretende diversificar para veículos elétricos.

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to develop
to develop
[verbo]

to change and become stronger or more advanced

desenvolver, evoluir

desenvolver, evoluir

Ex: The small startup has the potential to develop into a leading technology company. 
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to switch
to switch
[verbo]

to change from one thing, such as a task, major, conversation topic, job, etc. to a completely different one

mudar, trocar

mudar, trocar

Ex: During the conversation, they decided to switch topics to something more lighthearted. 
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drastic
drastic
[adjetivo]

having a strong or far-reaching effect

drástico, radical

drástico, radical

Ex: The city implemented drastic measures to reduce pollution, including banning certain vehicles. 

A cidade implementou medidas drásticas para reduzir a poluição, incluindo a proibição de certos veículos.

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developmental
developmental
[adjetivo]

related to the process of growth, progress, or improvement over time

desenvolvimental, relacionado ao desenvolvimento

desenvolvimental, relacionado ao desenvolvimento

Ex: Developmental opportunities within the company support employees' career growth and skill enhancement. 

Oportunidades de desenvolvimento dentro da empresa apoiam o crescimento na carreira e o aprimoramento de habilidades dos funcionários.

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gradual
gradual
[adjetivo]

occurring slowly and step-by-step over a long period of time

gradual, progressivo

gradual, progressivo

Ex: The decline in biodiversity in the region has been gradual, but its effects are becoming increasingly evident. 

O declínio da biodiversidade na região tem sido gradual, mas os seus efeitos estão se tornando cada vez mais evidentes.

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radical
radical
[adjetivo]

(of actions, ideas, etc.) very new and different from the norm

radical, revolucionário

radical, revolucionário

Ex: His radical ideas about education sparked a lot of debate. 
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sweeping
sweeping
[adjetivo]

wide-ranging or covering a large area or scope

abrangente, amplo

abrangente, amplo

Ex: The artist painted a sweeping landscape, capturing the vastness of the open fields and distant mountains. 

O artista pintou uma paisagem ampla, capturando a vastidão dos campos abertos e das montanhas distantes.

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accommodation
accommodation
[substantivo]

an arrangement made and accepted by a group of people who were in disagreement

acomodação

acomodação

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amendment
amendment
[substantivo]

the act or process of changing something, especially a text or document, in order to correct or improve it

emenda,  modificação

emenda, modificação

Ex: The proposal was returned for amendment before final approval. 
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alteration
alteration
[substantivo]

a usually limited change that makes something different without completely transforming it

alteração,  modificação

alteração, modificação

Ex: Jason noticed an alteration in the wording of the contract. 
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to make into

to change a person or thing into another

transformar em, converter em

transformar em, converter em

Ex: They are making their basement into a playroom for the children. 

Eles estão transformando seu porão em uma sala de brinquedos para as crianças.

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to turn into

to change and become something else

transformar-se em, tornar-se

transformar-se em, tornar-se

Ex: The small village has started to turn into a bustling town. 

A pequena vila começou a se transformar em uma cidade movimentada.

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to morph into

to gradually turn into something else

transformar-se em, mudar para

transformar-se em, mudar para

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by the minute

with changes or occurrences happening continuously and rapidly

Ex: The news updates were coming in by the minute during the crisis. 
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