Vocabulary Flashcards
STREAM
RIACHO, FLUXO, UMA SÉRIE
WIDESPREAD
espalhado, generalizado, muito difundido
Ex: There are reports of widespread flooding in northern France.
DEATH
the end of life
MORTE
DEATH TOLL
CONTAGEM DE MORTOS
TOLL
custo, dano, número de vítimas
EX: death toll
DISPLACED
Having been forced to leave your town or country
Moved from original position
DESALOJADO/-DA
Ex: The earthquake displaced thousands of people from their homes.
🔎 The displaced families had to find temporary shelter when the floods destroyed their homes.
WREAK HAVOC
CAUSE CHAOS
🔎 The hurricane wreaked havoc along the coastline, destroying homes and flooding streets.
🔎 The train delays and cancellations wreaked havoc on many people’s morning commutes.
AWKWARD
difficult to use, do, or deal with
moving in a way that is not natural, relaxed, or attractive (desajeitado)
causing embarrassment
Ex: He’s an awkward customer (= a difficult person to deal with)
An awkward question
It’s a little awkward not to invite her.
Adverb
REGARDLESS
/rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs/
NOT CONSIDERING
apesar
independentemente
Everyone should be tested, regardless of age.
Todos deveriam ser testados, independentemente da idade.
Adverb
QUITE
/kwaɪt/
- completely
completamente
The two situations are quite different. - used to express that you are not certain about something
não totalmente
I don’t quite know what to say.
I didn’t quite catch what he said.
Binge-watch
Maratonar
Do you really want to binge-watch this show?
Grudge
Rancor
I don’t bear any grudge against you.
Eu não carrego nenhum rancor em relação a você.
LIE DOWN
to move into a position in which your body is flat, usually in order to sleep or rest
Deitar-se
He lay down on the bed and tried to relax.
Ele se deitou na cama e tentou relaxar.
ISSUE
a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about
assunto, questão, ponto de debate
environmental/ethical/personal issues
As employers we need to be seen to be addressing (= dealing with) these issues sympathetically.
HUT
a small, simple building, usually consisting of one room
cabana
a mountain hut
uma cabana na montanha
REALIZE
Perceber
ASSUME
to accept something to be true without question or proof
presumir, supor
