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A2 · Communication & media (1)

A2 · Comunicação e mídia (1)

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    express(verb)

    /ɪkˈspres/

    expressar, exprimir

    to show or make known a feeling, an opinion, etc. by words, looks or actions

    She found it hard to express her feelings in English.

    Ela achava difícil expressar seus sentimentos em inglês.

    Sinônimosrapidfastquickswiftimmediateinstanturgent
    Antônimosslowdelayedleisurelyunhurried
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    expression(noun)

    /ɪkˈspreʃn/

    expressão

    a word or phrase

    'Break a leg' is an expression that people use to wish actors good luck.

    'Break a leg' é uma expressão que as pessoas usam para desejar boa sorte aos atores.

    Sinônimosmanifestationarticulationdemonstrationcommunicationutterancedeclarationindication
    Antônimosrepressionsuppressionconcealmenthidingsilence
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    diary(noun)

    /ˈdaɪəri/

    diário

    a book in which you can write down the experiences you have each day, your private thoughts, etc.

    I have a small diary.

    Eu tenho um pequeno diário.

    I'll make a note of our next meeting in my diary.

    Sinônimosjournallognotebookrecordchronicle
    Antônimosforgetfulnessoblivion
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    discussion(noun)

    /dɪˈskʌʃn/

    discussão

    a conversation about somebody/something; the process of discussing somebody/something

    After considerable discussion, they decided to accept our offer.

    Após uma discussão considerável, eles decidiram aceitar nossa oferta.

    We had a discussion with them about the differences between Britain and the US.

    Sinônimosconversationdebatedialogueexchangeargumentconsultationconference
    Antônimossilenceagreementconcordunisonquiet
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    explanation(noun)

    /ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/

    explicação

    a statement, fact, or situation that tells you why something happened; a reason given for something

    I can't think of any possible explanation for his absence.

    Não consigo pensar em nenhuma explicação possível para a ausência dele.

    The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed.

    Sinônimosreasonaccountjustificationinterpretationdescriptionclarification
    Antônimosmysteryconfusionambiguityvagueness
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    device(noun)

    /dɪˈvaɪs/

    dispositivo

    an object or a piece of equipment that has been designed to do a particular job

    Our lives have been made easier thanks to modern devices.

    Nossas vidas se tornaram mais fáceis graças aos dispositivos modernos.

    electrical labour-saving devices around the home

    Sinônimosgadgetappliancemachinetoolmechanisminstrument
    Antônimosmanual laborhandcraftold methods
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    advertisement(noun)

    /ˌædvərˈtaɪzmənt/

    anúncio

    a notice, picture or film telling people about a product, job or service

    I saw your advertisement in the Youth Newspaper yesterday.

    Eu vi o seu anúncio no Jornal da Juventude ontem.

    Sinônimosadcommercialpromotionpublicitynoticeannouncement
    Antônimosconcealmenthidingsuppressionsecrecy
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    argue(verb)

    /ˈɑːrɡjuː/

    discutir

    to speak angrily to somebody because you disagree with them

    I don't want to argue with you—just do it!

    Eu não quero discutir com você, apenas faça!

    We're always arguing with each other about money.

    Sinônimosdisputedebatequarrelcontendbickerwranglealtercate
    Antônimosagreeconcurharmonizeacquiesce
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    chat(verb)

    /tʃæt/

    bater papo

    to talk in a friendly, informal way to somebody

    She spends hours on the phone chatting to her friends.

    Ela passa horas ao telefone batendo papo com os amigos.

    My kids spend hours chatting on the phone to their friends.

    Sinônimosconversetalkgossipdiscussvisit
    Antônimossilencelistenignorequiet
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    argument(noun)

    /ˈɑːrɡjumənt/

    discussão

    a conversation or discussion in which two or more people disagree, often angrily

    Jack and Jane are close friends, but they are always having a lot of arguments.

    Jack e Jane são amigos próximos, mas estão sempre tendo muitas discussões.

    We had an argument with the waiter about the bill.

    Sinônimosdisputequarreldebatecontentionaltercationdisagreement
    Antônimosagreementharmonypeaceconcordaccord
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    communicate(verb)

    /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/

    comunicar

    to share or exchange information, news, ideas, feelings, etc.

    Thanks to the invention of the telephone, we can communicate with others all over the world.

    Graças à invenção do telefone, podemos comunicar com outros em todo o mundo.

    We only communicate by email.

    Sinônimosconnectconveyimpartexpressinteractcorrespondrelate
    Antônimosconcealhidesuppresswithholdmisunderstand
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    column(noun)

    /ˈkɑːləm/

    coluna

    one of the straight sections from top to bottom into which text on a page or screen is divided

    The newspaper article was printed in two columns on the front page.

    O artigo do jornal foi impresso em duas colunas na primeira página.

    Sinônimospillarpostsupportshaftobelisk
    Antônimosarchbeamlintel
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    document(noun)

    /ˈdɑːkjumənt/

    documento

    an official paper, book or electronic file that gives information about something, or that can be used as evidence or proof of something

    This is the document for the new project.

    Este é o documento para o novo projeto.

    Copies of the relevant documents must be filed at court.

    Sinônimosrecordfilepaperreportcertificateinstrument
    Antônimosoralverbalunwritten
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    comment(noun)

    /ˈkɑːment/

    comentário

    something that you say or write that gives an opinion on or explains somebody/something

    His critical comments have contributed to my success.

    Seus comentários críticos contribuíram para o meu sucesso.

    ‘Not his best performance,’ she commented to the woman sitting next to her.

    Sinônimosremarkobservationnoteannotationcriticismopinionfeedback
    Antônimossilenceabsence of commentreticence
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    advertise(verb)

    /ˈædvərtaɪz/

    anunciar

    to tell the public about a product or a service in order to encourage people to buy or to use it

    The cruise was advertised as the ‘journey of a lifetime’.

    O cruzeiro foi anunciado como a 'viagem de uma vida'.

    If you want to attract more customers, try advertising in the local paper.

    Sinônimospromotepublicizeannouncemarketpromotetoutplug
    Antônimoshideconcealsuppresswithdraw
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    context(noun)

    /ˈkɑːntekst/

    contexto

    the situation in which something happens and that helps you to understand it

    His decision can only be understood in context.

    Sua decisão só pode ser entendida em contexto.

    This speech needs to be set in the context of Britain in the 1960s.

    Sinônimossettingcircumstancessituationbackgroundframework
    Antônimosisolationvacuumabstractiongeneralization
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    complain(verb)

    /kəmˈpleɪn/

    reclamar

    to say that you are annoyed, unhappy or not satisfied about somebody/something

    He is always complaining about everything.

    Ele está sempre reclamando de tudo.

    Sinônimosgrumblewhineprotestgripegrouse
    Antônimospraisecommendapproverejoicecompliment
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    greet(verb)

    /ɡriːt/

    cumprimentar

    to say hello to somebody or to welcome them

    I greet my neighbor every morning.

    Cumprimento meu vizinho todas as manhãs.

    Sinônimoswelcomehailaddresssalute
    Antônimosignoreavoidsnub
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    app(noun)

    /æp/

    aplicativo, app

    a program designed for a particular task, especially one used on a phone, tablet or in a browser

    Customers can now track their orders through our mobile app.

    Agora os clientes podem acompanhar seus pedidos pelo nosso aplicativo para celular.

    The new expense app saves the finance team hours every week.

    Sinônimosapplicationprogramsoftware
    Antônimoshardware
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    download(verb)

    /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/

    baixar, fazer download de

    to copy files or data from the internet or a server onto your computer or device

    Download the latest installer from the support portal.

    Baixe o instalador mais recente no portal de suporte.

    Customers can download their invoices as PDF files.

    Sinônimosretrievecopytransfer
    Antônimosuploadsend