04 - 1000 palavras mais usadas em ingles Flashcards

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Does

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faz(do verbo fazer)
Does she like pizza?
He does his homework every day.
Does it rain a lot in this city?
She does not understand the problem.
Does he work on weekends?

expressões comuns:
What does it mean? - What does it mean to be successful?
Doesn’t matter - It doesn’t matter how late we are
Does the trick - A little bit of salt does the trick for this recipe

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Set

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conjunto, coleção, equipamento(substantivo) / colocar, configurar, ajustar(verbo)
I bought a set of new knives.
He has a set of golf clubs.
This is a limited edition set.
The set for the play is very realistic.
I need a new set of speakers.
Please set the table for dinner.
She set the alarm for 6 AM.
He set the clock to the correct time.
They set the chairs in a circle.
We need to set a date for the meeting.

expressões comuns:
Set the stage - Let’s set the stage for a great event
Set in stone - The schedule is set in stone now.
Set up - We need to set up the equipment before the presentation.

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Three

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I have three siblings.
There are three apples on the table.
She invited three friends to her party.
We have to wait for three more minutes.
He came in third place in the race.

expressões comuns:
Three’s a crowd - We’re fine alone, three’s a crowd.
At three o’clock - The meeting is scheduled for three o’clock.
In three’s time - We’ll have completed the project in three’s time.

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Want

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querer, desejar
I want a cup of coffee
She wants to go on vacation next month.
They want to see the new movie this weekend.
We want a bigger house in the future.
Do you want to come with me?

expressões comuns:
Want more - I always want more pizza!
I want it that way - I want it that way, please
Want to - I want to travel the world one day.

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Air

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ar, atmosfera(substantivo) / exibir, transmitir(verbo)
The air is fresh and cool in the mountains.
She opened the window to let in some air.
There’s no air conditioning in this room.
The air feels heavy before a storm
We need to purify the air in this room.
The show will air at 8 PM.
They aired their concerns during the meeting.
The new season will air this summer.
The documentary aired on national television.
We aired the interview last night.

expressões comuns:
Clear the air - We need to clear the air before the meeting.
Air of mystery - The novel has an air of mystery about it.
In the air - The decision is still up in the air.
Walk on air - She’s walking on air after the good news.
Put on airs - He always puts on airs when he’s around important people.

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Well

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bem, saudável, poço
She speaks English very well
He did well on his exam.
I feel well today, thank you.
The project is going well.
They worked well together as a team.
They built a well in the village.
The water from the well is very clean.
She dropped the bucket into the well.
We drew water from the well every day
The well dried up during the summer.
He’s feeling well after the treatment.
She looks well after the vacation
My grandmother is still well for her age
You seem well-rested.
He’s in good health and feeling well

expressões comuns:
As well - You should bring your friends as well.
Well done - Well done on finishing the project!
Well off - They are very well off, living in a big house.
Well aware - She is well aware of the challenges ahead
Well enough - He can walk well enough to go to work.

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Also

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também, igualmente
I also enjoy reading books in my free time
She’s also a talented singer.
The team also won the championship last year
He’s also studying abroad this semester.
I will also be attending the meeting tomorrow.

expressões comuns:
Also known as - Shakespeare, also known as “The Bard”, is famous for his plays
Not only… but also - Not only did she finish the project, but she also helped others.
As well - I’ll bring dessert as well.
All too often - All too often, we forget to take care of ourselves.
Also-ran - In the competition, he was an also-ran, not even reaching the finals.

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Play

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jogar, tocar (instrumento), interpretar (papel), jogo, peça (de teatro), brincadeira
They play soccer every weekend
He plays the piano very well.
She loves to play video games.
He played the role of a detective in the movie.
Let’s play chess this afternoon.
They’re having a big play at the theater tonight
The children are playing a game of hide and seek
He’s a great actor, having performed in several plays.
The play was a huge success.
We’re organizing a play for the school festival.

expressões comuns:
Play a role - You play an important role in this project.
Play by ear - I don’t know how to play piano, I just play by ear.
Play it safe - Let’s play it safe and not take any chances.
Play with fire - Don’t play with fire; this is a dangerous situation.
In play - The decision is still in play; we haven’t decided yet.

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Small

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pequeno, diminuto
She lives in a small apartment.
The dog is small but very fast.
He has a small group of friends.
They gave us a small discount on the price.
The restaurant has a small menu, but it’s delicious.

expressões comuns:
Small talk - We had some small talk during the break
Small world - You know my cousin? Small world!
Small fry - They’re just small fry in the business world
Small print - Make sure to read the small print before signing the contract.
Small potatoes - It’s just small potatoes compared to the bigger issues.

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end

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fim, término, terminar, acabar, pôr fim a
The end of the movie was surprising.
We reached the end of the road.
The project is nearing its end.
At the end of the day, we’ll know the results.
He made it to the end of the race.
She ended the conversation abruptly.
They ended the meeting early.
The teacher ended the class with a question
We decided to end our partnership.
He ended up quitting his job.

expressões comuns:
At the end of the day - At the end of the day, it’s about happiness.
The end justifies the means - He believes the end justifies the means
End of the line - This is the end of the line for this project.
End in tears - Their relationship ended in tears.
The end is nigh - The end is nigh if we don’t act fast!

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put

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colocar, pôr, colocar em algum lugar.
Put the book on the shelf.
She put the keys in her bag.
He put the coffee on the table.
Please put the chair back where it was.
He put a lot of effort into his work

expressões comuns:
Put off - They put off the meeting until next week.
Put up with - I can’t put up with his bad behavior anymore.
Put someone in their place - The teacher had to put the student in his place.
Put your foot in your mouth - I really put my foot in my mouth at the party last night.
Put a lid on it - Put a lid on it, we don’t need to hear any more.

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casa, lar.
They just bought a new home.
Home is where the heart is
She decorated her home with beautiful plants
I feel at home here.
It’s good to be home after a long trip.
I’ll be home by 7 PM.
She went home early because she was tired.
Do you want to come home with me after work?
I miss being home with my family.
Let’s go home now, it’s getting late

expressões comuns:
Home sweet home - I missed home sweet home while I was traveling.
Make yourself at home - Please make yourself at home, and help yourself to some snacks.
Take it home - He took the project home to work on it over the weekend
Go home - It’s getting late, let’s go home.
Home and dry - After a long journey, we finally reached home and dry

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Read

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ler.
She loves to read books in her free time
I read an interesting article yesterday.
He reads the newspaper every morning.
Can you read this text aloud?
We read the same book last month.
The reading for today is about ancient history.
She enjoys doing her readings for school.
The book was an easy read.
This book is a tough read, but very rewarding.
His reading on the subject was impressive.

expressões comuns:
Read between the lines - You need to read between the lines to understand the full meaning.
Read someone’s mind - It’s as if she can read my mind!
A closed book - His emotions are like a closed book.
Easy read - This novel is a quick and easy read.
Read the room - You should read the room before making jokes.

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Hand

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mão, parte do corpo, entregar, ajudar
He raised his hand to ask a question.
She shook his hand to greet him.
Her hands were cold from the snow.
He held the book in his hand
She has a steady hand when drawing.
Can you hand me that pen?
She handed him the keys to the car.
I’ll hand in my report tomorrow.
They handed out flyers at the event.
He handed the book to her.

expressões comuns:
Lend a hand - Could you lend a hand with the cleaning?
On the other hand - It’s a great opportunity. On the other hand, it’s risky.
Give a hand - Let’s give her a hand for her hard work!
In hand - The situation is now in hand
Hand in hand - They walked hand in hand through the park.

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Port

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porto, porta, entrada, transportar
The ship docked at the port
We arrived at the port just in time for the ferry.
He works at the port as a cargo handler.
The port was crowded with tourists.
I can see the port from my window.
They ported the software to a new system.
The goods were ported from one country to another.
We ported the files to the cloud.
The data was successfully ported into the database.
He ported his old phone number to the new provider.

expressões comuns:
Port of call - The island is a popular port of call for cruise ships.
Port of entry - New York is one of the busiest ports of entry in the US.
Port of departure - The port of departure for our cruise is Miami.

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large

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grande, amplo
The room is large and spacious.
He bought a large house in the countryside.
The company is looking for a large number of employees.
They serve large portions at this restaurant.
The lake is large and surrounded by mountains.
In large part - The success was due, in large part, to her hard work.
A large number of - A large number of people attended the concert.
At large - The suspect is still at large
Large scale - The project was implemented on a large scale.
In the large - In the large, the event was a success.

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Spell

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soletrar, encantar - mágico(verbo) / feitiço, encantamento, período (de tempo)
Can you spell your name, please?
I can’t spell that word correctly.
She spelled out the instructions clearly
He spelled her name wrong on the form
The magician spelled a secret incantation.
She cast a spell to make the flowers bloom
The witch’s spell was powerful.
I had a spell of illness last month
He worked for a short spell at the company.
A spell of good weather is expected this week

expressões comuns:
Spell out - Please spell out your full name.
Spell check - Make sure to do a spell check before submitting the report
In a spell - We’ll be done in a spell.

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Add

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adicionar, somar, acrescentar
Please add sugar to the coffee.
He added salt to the soup.
I need to add more information to my report.
She added a personal touch to the gift.
Don’t forget to add your name to the form

expressões comuns:
Add up - The numbers don’t add up
Add fuel to the fire - His comments just added fuel to the fire
Add insult to injury - First, she lost her job, and then she got sick. It was like adding insult to injury.
Add your voice - Please add your voice to the discussion.
Add a little something - I added a little something extra to the gift.

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par, nivelado, uniforme(Adjetivo) / até, mesmo, ainda(Advérbio)
Six is an even number.
The surface of the table is not even.
He has even teeth
The lawn is nice and even after mowing
The street is even, making it easy to walk on.
I can’t even understand what you’re saying
Even though it was raining, we went for a walk.
She didn’t even say goodbye
Even the dog was tired after the long walk.
I’ll even help you with your homework

expressões comuns:
Even so - It’s cold outside. Even so, I want to go for a walk.
Even if - I’ll go even if it rains.
Even though - Even though I was tired, I went to the party.
To even out - We need to even out the soil before planting.
An even playing field - We need to create an even playing field for everyone.

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Land

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terra, solo, território(substantivo) / aterrissar, chegar (ao destino), conseguir (algo)
They bought a large piece of land in the countryside
The land was fertile and perfect for farming.
He owns several acres of land near the lake.
The government allocated land for the new park.
The land was covered in snow.
The plane landed safely at the airport
The ship will land in the port tomorrow.
She landed her first job as a teacher.
They landed in Paris after a long flight.
I hope to land a promotion at work.

expressões comuns:
Land of opportunity - Many people move to the United States because it’s considered the land of opportunity
Land on one’s feet - Even after losing his job, he landed on his feet.
Land a job - She landed a job at a top law firm
Land in trouble - He landed in trouble after making a wrong decision.
No man’s land - They were stuck in no man’s land during the war

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here

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aqui, neste lugar / (em alguns contextos, pode significar “o aqui” ou algo que está presente)
I am here to help you.
She is sitting here, waiting for you
I live here with my family
Here is the book you asked for
We are here to celebrate your success.

expressões comuns:
Here and there - We’ve been traveling here and there all year
Here’s the thing - Here’s the thing: we don’t have enough time
Here to stay - Smartphones are here to stay.
Not here - He’s not here yet, but he’ll arrive soon.
Here goes - Here goes, I’m going to try it!

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Must

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dever, ser necessário(verbo) / obrigação, necessidade
You must finish your homework before going out.
He must be at work by 9 AM.
We must take action immediately.
She must be very tired after the trip.
You must show your ID to enter.
It’s a must to follow the safety rules
The show is a must-see for fans of the genre
Bringing a jacket is a must for the hike
Good communication is a must in any relationship
This tool is a must-have for DIY projects.

expressões comuns:
A must-have - This phone is a must-have for tech enthusiasts.
You must be joking - You must be joking if you think I’ll agree to that.
A must-see - That movie is a must-see for anyone who loves adventure.
Must not - You must not enter this area without permission.
If you must know - If you must know, I’m planning to move abroad.

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Big

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grande, enorme, significativo
She has a big house in the countryside.
This is a big decision for the company.
He gave a big smile when he saw the surprise.
The movie was a big success at the box office
That’s a big risk to take

expressões comuns:
Big deal - You got a promotion? Big deal.
Big shot - He’s a big shot in the tech industry
Big time - She made it big time in Hollywood.
Make a big difference - Your support can make a big difference.
In a big way - They celebrated the victory in a big way.

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High

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alto, elevado, intenso(adjetivo) / altura, topo(substantivo)
The mountain is very high
She set the bar high for her students.
The prices in this store are high
He has high expectations for the project.
She reached a high level of success.
The plane is at a high altitude
They climbed to the highest point of the mountain
The company is at the high end of the market
He reached the high point of his career.
The building’s high is impressive.

expressões comuns:
High and mighty - He always acts high and mighty at work.
High on life - She’s been high on life since the good news.
High hopes - We have high hopes for the new project.
High up - The CEO sits high up in the corporate hierarchy.
On high - The angels are on high, watching over us.

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Such

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tal, tão grande, deste tipo(adjetivo) / tal coisa, tal tipo(pronome)
I’ve never seen such a beautiful sunset.
She made such a mess in the kitchen.
He has such a good sense of humor.
I’ve never experienced such kindness before.
Such behavior is not acceptable in this office.

expressões comuns:
Such as - There are many outdoor activities, such as hiking and biking.
Such is life - I lost my keys, but such is life.
Not such a big deal - It’s not such a big deal if we’re late.
As such - The meeting was not a success, as such.
Such and such - I need to buy such and such items from the store.

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Follow

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seguir, acompanhar, obedecer
I’ll follow you to the park
She follows the latest fashion trends
He followed the instructions carefully.
Please follow me to the meeting room
They follow each other on social media

expressões comuns:
Follow through - You need to follow through with your plans.
Follow suit - When one person left, others followed suit.
Follow in someone’s footsteps - He followed in his father’s footsteps and became a doctor.
Follow the leader - In group activities, we often play follow the leader.
Follow up - I will follow up with you after the meeting.

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Act

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agir, fazer, interpretar (papel) (verbo) / ato, ação(substantivo)
He acted quickly to prevent the accident.
She acted as if nothing had happened
He acted in a play last month
Don’t act like you’re not interested.
I need to act fast to finish this task.
That was a noble act of kindness.
The act of kindness made her day.
His act of bravery saved the lives of many people.
It was an act of desperation.
They protested in an act of defiance.
expressões comuns:
In the act of - He was caught in the act of stealing.
Put on an act - She put on an act to impress her boss.
Follow through on an act - You need to follow through on your promises.
A good act - Helping others is always a good act
Act of God - The hurricane was considered an act of God.

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Why

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por que, razão, motivo
Why are you late?
Why did you leave the party early?
I don’t understand why this happened.
Why don’t we go for a walk?
Why did you make that decision?

expressões comuns:
Why not? - Let’s go to the park.” “Why not?
No reason why - There’s no reason why you shouldn’t try it.
Why bother? - Why bother cleaning if it’s going to get dirty again?
For some reason - For some reason, she didn’t show up to the meeting.
Why on earth - Why on earth did you do that?

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Ask

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perguntar, pedir, solicitar
Can I ask you a question?
She asked me if I was available to meet.
I asked for help with the project.
He asked her to go to the party with him
They asked for directions to the museum

expressões comuns:
Ask for trouble - If you keep doing that, you’re asking for trouble.
Ask around - I’ll ask around to find out where she lives.
Ask someone out - He asked her out on a date
Ask a favor - I need to ask you a favor.
Ask for more - If you don’t ask for more, you’ll never get it.

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Men

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homens (plural de “man”)
The men are playing soccer in the park.
She knows a lot of important men in the industry.
The men were discussing the new project.
There are three men at the door.
The men worked together to solve the problem.

expressões comuns:
Men at work - The sign says ‘Men at work’ near the construction site.
A man’s world - In the past, it was often considered a man’s world.
Real men - Real men don’t shy away from challenges.
Man to man - Let’s have a man to man talk about the situation
Men of honor - The soldiers were regarded as men of honor.

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Change

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mudar, alterar, trocar(verbo) / mudança, alteração(substantivo)
I need to change my clothes
They changed the meeting time
She changed her mind about going to the party
I’ll change the light bulb.
He decided to change careers.
There has been a change in the schedule.
The change in the weather was sudden.
She noticed a change in his behavior
We’re preparing for the change in leadership.
He made a change to his plan

expressões comuns:
Change of heart - He had a change of heart and decided not to leave.
Change gears - Let’s change gears and talk about something else
Change for the better - The new policies have brought change for the better.
Change of pace - A relaxing weekend was a nice change of pace.
Change hands - The company changed hands last year.

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Went

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forma do passado de “go” (ir).
She went to the store to buy groceries.
He went home after the meeting.
They went on vacation last month.
I went to bed early last night.
We went to the park to enjoy the sunshine.

expressões comuns:
Went over - He went over the details of the project.
Went out - We went out for dinner last night.
Went down - The event went down without a hitch.
Went through - He went through a difficult time last year.
Went by - The time went by so fast!

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Light

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luz, iluminação, leve, claro, iluminar, acender
Turn on the light; it’s too dark in here.
She turned off the light before going to bed.
The light from the lamp was very soft
The room was filled with natural light.
He used a flashlight to find the keys
This bag is light, so it’s easy to carry
The soup is light and easy to digest.
She wore a light jacket because it wasn’t too cold
The room was decorated in light colors
He gave a light laugh at the joke
She lighted the candles on the cake.
Please light the fire in the fireplace
He lighted his way with a flashlight.
They light the street lamps at dusk
She lit the match and started the fire

expressões comuns:
Light up - The sky lights up with fireworks on New Year’s Eve.
Light at the end of the tunnel - After months of hard work, there’s finally light at the end of the tunnel.
In the light of - In the light of recent events, we need to reconsider the plan.
Light-hearted - The movie was light-hearted and funny.
A light touch - She handled the situation with a light touch.

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Kind

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gentil, amável, tipo (de algo), categoria
She is a kind and thoughtful person.
It was very kind of you to help me.
He gave her a kind smile.
It’s important to be kind to others.
They were kind enough to offer us a ride
There are many kinds of fruit in this basket.
What kind of music do you like?
This is the kind of work I enjoy doing.
There are different kinds of birds in this park.
He prefers a certain kind of car.

expressões comuns:
Kind of - I’m kind of tired today.
A kind word - A kind word can make a big difference
Kindred spirits - They became kindred spirits after meeting.
In kind - He returned the favor in kind.
Kind-hearted - She’s one of the kind-hearted people I know.

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Off

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de, fora de, desligado, afastado, de maneira errada
Please turn the lights off when you leave.
The dog jumped off the couch.
She took the book off the shelf.
He took his shoes off before entering the house.
The power went off during the storm.

expressões comuns:
Off the record - This information is off the record.
Off the charts - Her performance was off the charts
Off the hook - He was off the hook after the misunderstanding was cleared
Off the beaten track - They went off the beaten track to explore the hidden village.
Off guard - The sudden question caught her off guard.

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Need

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precisar, necessitar, necessidade
I need a glass of water.
They need to finish the project by tomorrow.
She needs help with the assignment.
We need to talk about the future of the company.
He needs a break after working so hard.
There’s a need for more volunteers at the event
She has a great need for attention.
The need for security increased after the incident.
The need for better education is crucial.
He addressed the need for change in the organization.

expressões comuns:
Need a hand - Do you need a hand with that?
No need to - No need to worry, everything is fine.
Needless to say - Needless to say, she was thrilled with the gift.
In need of - They are in need of food and water.
Needle in a haystack - Finding that document is like finding a needle in a haystack

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House

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casa, lar, residência, hospedar, abrigar
They live in a beautiful house by the beach
I bought a new house last month.
She invited us to her house for dinner.
Their house is very cozy.
We’re planning to move to a bigger house soon.
They are housing refugees in temporary shelters
The museum houses a large collection of art
This facility houses the new research center.
The hotel will house the conference guests.
They house the most endangered species in their zoo.
expressões comuns:
Home is where the heart is - I miss my hometown, but home is where the heart is.
House of cards - The company’s finances are like a house of cards.
Housewarming - We’re hosting a housewarming party this weekend.
In-house - They have an in-house team for marketing.
Keep house - She stays home to keep house while he works.

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Picture

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imagem, fotografia, quadro, imaginar, visualizar
She took a picture of the beautiful sunset
He painted a picture of a mountain landscape.
I found a picture of us from last summer.
The picture on the wall is very expensive.
The picture doesn’t do the scenery justice
Can you picture yourself living in another country?
He couldn’t picture how the project would turn out.
Try to picture the scene in your mind.
She pictured the two of them traveling together.
I can’t picture him working in an office.

expressões comuns:
A picture is worth a thousand words - This photo really tells the story. A picture is worth a thousand words.
In the picture - You look so happy in the picture!
Picture-perfect - The wedding was picture-perfect.
A perfect picture of - She was a perfect picture of grace and elegance.
A picture of health - After the vacation, he looked like a picture of health.

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Q

Try

A

tentar, experimentar
I will try my best to finish the work
She tried to solve the problem on her own
I’ll try the new restaurant for dinner.
He tried to convince her to stay.
You should try this dish; it’s delicious.
You should try this dish; it’s delicious.
expressões comuns:
Try and - Try and finish your homework before dinner.
Try your luck - He decided to try his luck at the casino.
Try out - I’m going to try out the new workout routine.
Try hard - She tried hard to improve her grades.
Give it a try - If you’re unsure, just give it a try!

39
Q

Us

A

nos, nós.
Can you help us with the project?
They invited us to their wedding.
He asked us to meet him at the station.
They will send the information to us soon.
I’ll explain it to us later.

expressões comuns:
Between you and us - Between you and us, I think she’s hiding something.
For us - This will be a great experience for us.
Us against the world - It’s always been us against the worldAs for us - As for us, we will stay here for a while.
Speak for us - She will speak for us at the conference

40
Q

Again

A

de novo, novamente
I need to read that book again.
She asked him to say that again.
I can’t believe it’s happening again.
Let’s try that idea again.
He came back again to apologize.

expressões comuns:
Once again - Once again, he was late to the meeting.
Start again - If we make a mistake, we can always start again.
Go over it again -Let’s go over it again to make sure we understand.
Try again - Don’t give up, just try again!
Never again - I’ll never make that mistake again.

41
Q

Animal

A

animal, criatura, relacionado a animais, brutal.
She has a pet animal at home
The zoo has many exotic animals
We saw wild animals on our safari trip
An animal can be a good companion for a child
He studied animal behavior for his research
That was an animalistic response to the situation
The animal instincts kicked in during the danger
His behavior was more animal than human.
They survived using their animal instincts.
The animalistic side of his nature came out in the fight

expressões comuns:
Animal instincts - She acted on pure animal instincts.
Beastly behavior - His beastly behavior shocked everyone
Animal kingdom - Lions are the kings of the animal kingdom.
Like an animal - He fought like an animal to win.
A wild animal - The wild animal ran through the forest.

42
Q

Point

A

ponto, local, argumento, apontar, indicar
She made an important point during the discussion.
We reached the point of no return.
At this point, we need to make a decision.
The hotel is at a convenient point near the airport
This is the point where everything changed.
He pointed to the map to show the location
She pointed out the mistake in the report.
Please point at the object when you see it
He pointed towards the horizon
She pointed to the right answer on the test

expressões comuns:
Make a point - He made a good point during the debate.
Point of view - We need to consider every point of view before making a decision
At some point - At some point, we’ll need to take a break.
To the point - Please get to the point, we don’t have much time.
Point out - Can you point out the key features of the product?

43
Q

Mother

A

mãe, materno, maternal
She is a loving mother
His mother always makes the best cookies
I’m going to visit my mother this weekend
The mother of the bride looked beautiful.
She became a mother last year.

expressões comuns:
Mother nature - Mother nature is unpredictable during this season
Mother of all - This is the mother of all questions!
Like mother, like daughter - She’s just like her mother – like mother, like daughter.
Mother hen - She’s always playing the role of the mother hen.
The mother of invention - When we ran out of supplies, necessity became the mother of invention

44
Q

World

A

mundo, planeta, terra
The world is full of opportunities
She traveled all around the world last year
We live in a beautiful world.
His book changed the world of science
She is known around the world for her work

expressões comuns:
World of difference - This new technology makes a world of difference in our work.
In the world - She’s the best singer in the world
World-class - The restaurant offers world-class cuisine.
Around the world - He’s traveled around the world and seen many places.
Make the world go round - Love is what makes the world go round.

45
Q

Near

A

perto, próximo
The park is near my house
She lives near the beach
The store is near the corner
I’ll be near the office around 3 PM
They walked near the river.

expressões comuns:
Near and dear - She is near and dear to my heart.
Near miss - It was a near miss, but fortunately, no one was hurt.
In the near future - We’ll make a decision in the near future.
Nowhere near - We’re nowhere near finishing this task
Near the end - We’re near the end of the project.

46
Q

Build

A

construir, edificar, formar, estrutura, construção
They are building a new house in the neighborhood
The company is building a new website.
He built a treehouse for his children.
She is building a successful career
We need to build a stronger relationship with our partners.

expressões comuns:
Build bridges - We need to build bridges with the community
Build on - We will build on our previous success.
Build up - He built up his business from the ground
Build from scratch - They had to build the company from scratch
Build someone up - She built him up by telling him how great his work was

47
Q

Self

A

eu mesmo, si mesmo, auto- (referente a si próprio)
She’s confident in herself.
He talked to himself while solving the problem.
You need to believe in yourself.
I made the decision by myself.
He worked on improving his self-esteem.

expressões comuns:
By yourself - She traveled by herself to Europe.
In the self-interest - They acted in their own self-interest.
Self-made - He’s a self-made millionaire.
Self-conscious - She felt self-conscious about her appearance.
Self-sufficient - The farm is self-sufficient and grows its own food.

48
Q

Earth

A

terra, solo, planeta, aterrar
The Earth revolves around the sun.
We should protect the Earth from pollution.
They are studying the Earth’s atmosphere
The soil is rich and fertile for planting.
He traveled all around the Earth in his lifetime.

expressões comuns:
Down to earth - He’s very down to earth despite his success.
Save the Earth - We must all work together to save the Earth.
The earth moves - That news shook me to the core, the earth moves
Middle of the earth - The deepest part of the ocean is closer to the middle of the earth.
On earth - Why on earth would you do that?

49
Q

Father

A

pai, progenitor, gerar, criar
He is a loving father to his children.
My father taught me how to drive.
She thanked her father for his support.
His father is an engineer.
Fatherhood has been the most rewarding experience of his life.

expressões comuns:
Father figure - He became a father figure to many of his students
Fatherly advice - His father gave him some fatherly advice before he left.
Like father, like son - He’s just like his father, in every way
Be a father to - He tried to be a father to the orphaned children.
Father of the nation - Mahatma Gandhi is considered the father of the nation in India