Friends: Words & Phrases Flashcards
Going out
Meanings:
* Social Activity: We’re going out to dinner tonight.
* Romantic Relationship: Are they going out?
* Exiting a Place: She’s going out to get some fresh air.
Gotta be
It’s an informal contraction of “got to be”
Meanings:
* Have to be: indicates that something must to be true or is required.
* This has got to be the best cake I’ve ever tasted.
(It’s gotta be the best cake I’ve ever tasted).
* Strong Suggestion: Used to express a strong likelihood or certainty. (probabilidade)
* You have got to be more careful with your belongings (pertences).
(You’ve gotta be more careful with your belongings).
Chalk
Example Setentences:
* The teacher wrote on chalkboard with chalk.
* Children love drawing with colored chalk on the sidewalk.
Related Expressions:
* Chalckboard;
* Chalk Up: Let’s chalk up our sucess to teamwork and perseverance. (atribuir).
Date
Meanings:
* Calendar Day: What’s the date today?
* Romantic Appointment: He asked her out on a date.
* Fruit: She enjoys eating dates with her breakfast. (Tâmara)
Sounds like
Meaning: Indicates that something appears or seems similar to something else.
Example Sentences:
* It sounds like you had a great time at the party.
* That sounds like a good plan.
Cafeteria
Example Sentences:
* Students often eat lunch in the school cafeteria.
* The hospital cafeteria offers a variety of options for visitors and staff.
Realize
Become aware of or understand: She realized that she had forgotten her keys. (ciente de)
Bring into reality or make happen: The architect realized his vision for a sustainable building.
Achieve or fulfill: He finally realized his dream of becoming a published author. (alcançar, cumprir, publicado)
Gain financially or obtain money: She realized a profit from selling her artwork. (lucro)
Instead
He chose tea instead of coffee for breakfast.
She decides to move to Upstate New York instead of New York City.
I am considering to invest my money instead spending it all.
Sudden
The sudden rainstorm caught us by surprise.
My dog suddenly started to convulsing. That was terrifying.
And then, suddenly, he came out of nowhere to help me.
Figure out
Meaning: Understanding or solving a problem.
I need to figure out how to fix my computer before my deadline. (prazo final)
She finally figured out the solution to the complex math problem.
We couldn’t figure out why the lights were flickering in the house.
What does the word reached mean in this sentence: “After a long journey, they finally reached their destination”?
It means arrived at.
What does the word reached mean in this sentence: “The influence of the book reached far beyond its initial audience”?
It means range.
What does the word reached mean in this sentence: “I reached her by phone”?
It means getting in touch.
What does the word reached mean in this sentence: “She reached her goal of running a marathon”.
It means achievement.
Stuff
She packed her stuff and moved to a new city.
I need to take all the useless stuff and put it out.
I am not a hoarder. I just have a lot of stuff in my house.
