Week 2 August Flashcards
rags-to-riches
The phrase “rags-to-riches” in Portuguese can be translated as “da pobreza à riqueza.” rags - trapo
Musing
Devaneio
Reflexão
Defy
Desafiar: When “defy” means to challenge, resist, or confront with opposition or defiance.
Desobedecer: When “defy” means to refuse to obey or go against rules, orders, or authority.
ill-fated
Desafortunado
Infeliz
ousted
Expulso: When “ousted” refers to being forcibly removed or ejected from a position, place, or role.
Afastado: When “ousted” means to be removed or pushed aside from a position or role.
Demitido: When “ousted” refers specifically to being fired or dismissed from a job or position.
tall poppy
In Portuguese, the equivalent term for “tall poppy” is “pessoa destacada” or “pessoa bem-sucedida.” These expressions convey the idea of someone who stands out due to their achievements or success.
thwart
Frustrar
Impedir
draw up
The phrasal verb “draw up” can be translated into Portuguese as “elaborar,” “redigir,” or “preparar.”
fledgling
Novato
Inexperiente
Iniciante (vale pra passaro aprendendo voar)
on the verge
À beira de
No limite de
iminência de
cheat on the test
colar na prova
get the gist
“captar a essência” or “entender a ideia principal.”
lead-in paragraph
parágrafo introdutório”
NB
Nota Bene note well
clash
conflito choque
