Vocabulário em Inglês

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Afford

To have enough money or time to buy or do something. Example: She cannot afford to buy a new car right now.

Bargain

Something bought or offered at a low price. Example: I bought this warm jacket on sale, and it was a real bargain.

Borrow

To take and use something belonging to someone else with the promise to return it. Example: Can I borrow your pencil for the test?

Lend

To grant the use of something on the condition that it will be returned. Example: The bank agreed to lend him money for a house.

Cluttered

Messy and filled with too many things. Example: Her desk was so cluttered that she could not find her notebook.

Commute

To travel regularly between one's home and place of work. Example: He commutes to the city by train every morning.

Compliment

A polite remark showing praise or admiration. Example: She smiled when he gave her a kind compliment on her speech.

Couch potato

A person who takes little exercise and spends a lot of time watching television. Example: Stop being a couch potato and come for a walk.

Craving

A powerful desire for something, usually food. Example: I have a sudden craving for chocolate ice cream.

Deadline

The latest time or date by which something should be completed. Example: The project deadline is Friday at noon.

Delay

To make someone or something late or slow. Example: Bad weather caused a severe delay for our flight.

Doubt

A feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction. Example: I have serious doubts about whether his plan will work.

Eager

Wanting to do or have something very much. Example: The children were eager to open their birthday presents.

Effort

Vigorous or determined attempt to do something. Example: Learning a language requires consistent daily effort.

Embarrassed

Feeling ashamed or awkward about something. Example: He felt embarrassed when he forgot his boss's name.

Figure out

To understand or solve something after thinking. Example: I cannot figure out how to assemble this bookshelf.

Fluently

Easily and smoothly, especially when speaking a language. Example: Maria speaks English fluently after living abroad.

Get along with

To have a friendly relationship with someone. Example: She gets along with all of her coworkers very well.

Give up

To stop trying to do something. Example: Do not give up on your dreams, even when it gets tough.

Grateful

Feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness. Example: I am very grateful for all your help during my move.

Groceries

Items of food and household goods sold in a supermarket. Example: We need to buy fresh groceries this afternoon.

Habit

A settled or regular tendency or practice. Example: Drinking water every morning is a healthy habit.

Hang out

To spend time relaxing with friends informally. Example: We usually hang out at the coffee shop on weekends.

Hesitate

To pause before saying or doing something due to uncertainty. Example: Please do not hesitate to ask if you need help.

Improve

To make or become better. Example: Reading books regularly will help improve your vocabulary.

Keep in touch

To maintain contact with someone over time. Example: Let us keep in touch via email after graduation.

Look forward to

To feel excited about something that is going to happen. Example: I look forward to meeting you next week.

Look for

To search for something or someone. Example: Can you help me look for my missing keys?

Messy

Untidy or dirty. Example: His room was so messy that clothes covered the entire floor.

Mistake

An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong. Example: Everyone makes a mistake when learning something new.

Moody

Giving to unpredictable changes of mood. Example: Teenagers can sometimes be moody and quiet.

Nervous

Easily agitated or anxious about an upcoming event. Example: She was nervous before giving her first presentation.

Notice

To become aware of or observe something. Example: Did you notice any change in his behavior lately?

Out of the blue

Without warning; unexpectedly. Example: An old high school friend called me completely out of the blue.

Patient

Able to accept delays or problems without becoming annoyed. Example: Teachers must be patient with young students.

Pick up

To lift something, or to collect someone in a vehicle. Example: I will pick you up from the airport at six.

Polite

Having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate. Example: It is always polite to say please and thank you.

Postpone

To arrange for something to take place at a later time. Example: The match was postponed because of heavy rain.

Put off

To delay doing something until later. Example: Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.

Reliable

Consistently good in quality or performance; trustworthy. Example: My car is old, but it is still very reliable.

Remind

To cause someone to remember someone or something. Example: Please remind me to call my dentist tomorrow morning.

Run out of

To use up the available supply of something. Example: We ran out of milk, so I need to go to the store.

Schedule

A plan that gives a list of events and times. Example: My schedule is very busy this week with meetings.

Settle down

To begin to live a quiet and steady life in one place. Example: They plan to settle down and buy a home in the countryside.

Spend

To pay out money or pass time. Example: We spent the whole afternoon relaxing by the lake.

Take care of

To look after or be responsible for someone or something. Example: My neighbor agreed to take care of my dog while I travel.

Under the weather

Slightly unwell or sick. Example: I am feeling a bit under the weather today, so I will stay home.

Waste

To use or expend carelessly or to no purpose. Example: Do not waste water while brushing your teeth.

Weird

Suggesting something strange, bizarre, or unusual. Example: I had a weird dream about flying elephants last night.

Work out

To exercise, or to develop in a successful way. Example: He goes to the gym to work out four times a week.

Worth

Sufficiently good or important to justify something. Example: The museum was crowded, but the exhibition was worth the visit.