Vocabulário de Inglês Americano

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Apartment

A suite of rooms forming a home within a larger building. Example: She rented a two-bedroom apartment in downtown Chicago.

Elevator

A platform or compartment used for moving people up and down in a building. Example: Take the elevator up to the tenth floor.

Subway

An underground electric railroad system. Example: He takes the New York subway to work every morning.

Sidewalk

A paved path for pedestrians at the side of a street. Example: Always walk on the sidewalk to stay safe from traffic.

Crosswalk

A marked part of a road where pedestrians have right of way. Example: Drivers must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

Gasoline

Refined petroleum used as fuel for motor vehicles. Example: We need to stop at the gas station for more gasoline.

Trunk

The rear storage compartment of an automobile. Example: Put the grocery bags in the trunk of the car.

Hood

The metal cover over the engine of a car. Example: The mechanic popped open the hood to inspect the battery.

Windshield

The front glass window of a motor vehicle. Example: A pebble cracked my car's windshield on the highway.

Highway

A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities. Example: Traffic was heavy on the highway during rush hour.

Freeway

An express highway, especially one with controlled access and no tolls. Example: We took the freeway to avoid city traffic lights.

Parking lot

An open area designated for parking motor vehicles. Example: The mall parking lot was completely full on Saturday.

Intersection

A point where two or more roads cross each other. Example: Turn right at the next intersection after the stop sign.

Trash can

A container for holding waste materials. Example: Please throw that empty coffee cup into the trash can.

Garbage

Wasted or spoiled food and other discarded matter. Example: Remember to take out the garbage on Tuesday night.

Yard

A piece of ground adjoining a house, often with lawn or garden. Example: The children played catch in the front yard.

Mailbox

A public or private box into which mail is delivered. Example: Check the mailbox to see if the package arrived.

Closet

A small room or cupboard used for storing clothes. Example: Hang your winter coats in the hallway closet.

Flashlight

A small portable electric lamp powered by batteries. Example: Grab the flashlight because the power went out.

Faucet

A device by which a flow of liquid from a pipe can be controlled. Example: The kitchen faucet has a slow leak.

Stove

An appliance used for cooking food, typically using gas or electricity. Example: Preheat the stove before making dinner.

Silverware

Eating utensils such as knives, forks, and spoons. Example: Set the table with plates, napkins, and silverware.

Pantry

A small room or large cupboard where food supplies are stored. Example: Keep canned beans and pasta in the pantry.

Living room

A room in a home used for everyday relaxing and entertaining. Example: The family gathered in the living room to watch a movie.

Restroom

A public room containing one or more toilets. Example: Excuse me, where is the nearest restroom in this store?

Sneakers

Soft shoes suitable for sports or casual wear. Example: Tie your sneakers before going for a jog in the park.

Sweater

A knitted garment typically with long sleeves, worn over the upper body. Example: Wear a warm sweater because it is chilly outside.

Pants

An outer garment covering the body from the waist to the ankles. Example: He wore a pair of blue jeans and khaki pants to the party.

Purse

A small bag used by women for carrying money and personal items. Example: She forgot her purse on the diner table.

Diaper

An absorbent garment worn by babies who are not yet toilet-trained. Example: Change the baby's diaper before putting him to bed.

Pacifier

A rubber or plastic nipple given to an infant to suck on. Example: The baby calmed down after getting her pacifier.

Crib

A young child's bed with barred or latticed sides. Example: Lay the newborn down to sleep inside the crib.

Stroller

A small folding carriage for pushing a baby or toddler around. Example: Push the stroller slowly through the park.

Vacation

An extended period of recreation, especially spent away from home. Example: They took a two-week summer vacation to Florida.

Fall

The season between summer and winter; autumn. Example: The leaves turn bright orange and red in the fall.

Schedule

A plan that gives expected times for different events to happen. Example: Check your work schedule to see your assigned shifts.

Grade

A mark indicating a student's level of performance. Example: She studied hard and earned an A grade on her test.

High school

A secondary school typically covering grades 9 through 12. Example: He graduated from high school last June.

College

An institution of higher education offering undergraduate degrees. Example: She plans to attend college in Boston next fall.

Semester

A half-year term in a school or college, typically lasting 15 to 18 weeks. Example: Registration opens next week for the spring semester.

Dormitory

A building providing sleeping quarters for large numbers of students. Example: Freshmen are usually required to live in a dormitory.

Store

A retail establishment selling items to the public. Example: I bought fresh fruit and bread at the local grocery store.

Bill

A statement of money owed for goods or services; paper money. Example: He asked the server for the dinner bill.

Check

A written order directing a bank to pay a specific amount of money. Example: Pay the rent with a personal check by the first of the month.

Cookie

A sweet baked biscuit, typically small, flat, and crisp or chewy. Example: She baked fresh chocolate chip cookies for dessert.

Candy

A sweet food made with sugar or syrup combined with fruit, chocolate, or nuts. Example: Children collect candy during Halloween.

Chips

Thin slices of potato fried or baked until crisp. Example: Enjoy a sandwich served with a side of salty potato chips.

Soda

A sweet carbonated soft drink. Example: Order a cold soda with your burger and fries.

Line

A queue of people waiting for their turn. Example: Wait in line at the counter to place your order.

Band-Aid

An adhesive bandage with a gauze pad used for small wounds. Example: Put a Band-Aid on that small paper cut on your finger.

Cell phone

A portable telephone that works via cellular networks. Example: Keep your cell phone charged in case of an emergency.

Zip code

A postal code used by the United States Postal Service. Example: Write the recipient's city, state, and zip code clearly.