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A2 · Feelings & personality (1)
A2 · Sentimentos e personalidade (1)
comportamento
the way that somebody behaves, especially towards other people
Suspicious behavior in a department store will draw the attention of the security guards
Um comportamento suspeito em uma loja de departamentos chamará a atenção dos seguranças.
Annu is conducting a survey on whether consumer behavior differs between men and women
SinônimosconductdemeanormanneractionsactivityperformancedeportmentAntônimosinactivitystillnesscessationidlenessrestraintcriativo
involving the use of skill and the imagination to produce something new or a work of art
The writer's creative representation of the Seven Deadly Sins was astounding
A representação criativa dos Sete Pecados Capitais pelo escritor foi surpreendente.
There are a number of creative people writing for the theater these days
SinônimosimaginativeinnovativeoriginalingeniousinventiveAntônimosunimaginativeuninspiredordinaryconventionaluncreativehábito
a thing that you do often and almost without thinking, especially something that is hard to stop doing
The patient had a habit of grinding his teeth during his sleep
O paciente tinha o hábito de ranger os dentes durante o sono.
The toddler's father stressed the importance of toothbrushing in hopes of establishing a good habit
SinônimoscustompracticeroutinetendencypatternAntônimosunusualnessinfrequencydisinclinationaberrationativo/ativa
always busy doing things, especially physical activities
She is over 70 but she is very active.
Ela tem mais de 70 anos, mas é muito ativa.
Although he's nearly 80, he is still very active.
SinônimosenergeticlivelydynamicvigorousbusyAntônimosinactivepassivelethargicdormantlazymedo, temor
the bad feeling that you have when you are in danger or when a particular thing frightens you
She has a terrible fear of spiders and snakes.
Ela tem um medo terrível de aranhas e cobras.
SinônimosdreadapprehensionanxietyterroralarmpanicAntônimoscouragebraveryconfidenceassurancecalmnessinteligente
good at learning, understanding and thinking in a logical way about things; showing this ability
to ask an intelligent question
fazer uma pergunta inteligente
a highly intelligent child
SinônimossmartbrightcleverastuteknowledgeablewisebrilliantAntônimosstupidunintelligentdumbfoolishnaivesimplesortudo, afortunado
having good luck; happening because of good luck
You were lucky (that) you spotted the danger in time.
Você teve sorte de ter percebido o perigo a tempo.
You can think yourself lucky you didn't get mugged.
SinônimosfortunateblessedcharmedfavoredsuccessfulAntônimosunluckyunfortunateill-fatedcursedcuidadoso
giving attention or thought to what you are doing so that you avoid hurting yourself, damaging something or doing something wrong
He is a careful driver.
Ele é um motorista cuidadoso.
I'm very careful about washing my hands before eating (= I make sure I do it).
SinônimoscautiousprudentattentivemeticulousthoroughwatchfulvigilantAntônimoscarelessrecklessnegligentheedlessrashimprudentsorte
good things that happen to you by chance, not because of your own efforts or abilities
We wish her luck in her new career.
Desejamos-lhe sorte na sua nova carreira.
With a bit of luck, we'll finish on time.
Sinônimosfortunechancesuccessgood fortuneprosperousnessprovidenceserendipityAntônimosmisfortunebad luckfailureadversitytragedynervoso
anxious about something or afraid of something
He is nervous when he makes a speech in front of crowds.
Ele fica nervoso quando faz um discurso em frente à multidão.
He had been nervous about inviting us.
Sinônimosanxiousapprehensiverestlessjitteryuneasyfidgetyon edgetenseAntônimoscalmrelaxedcomposedpeacefultranquiljeito, maneira de agir, comportamento
the way that somebody behaves towards other people
He has a friendly manner.
Ele tem um jeito simpático.
She answered in a businesslike manner.
SinônimosbehaviorwaydemeanorconductstyleapproachhabitcustomAntônimosimproprietyrudenessdiscourtesyawkwardnessunconventionalitypreguiçoso
unwilling to work or be active; doing as little as possible
He's too lazy to make his bed in the morning.
Ele é preguiçoso demais para arrumar a cama de manhã.
I was feeling too lazy to go out.
SinônimosidleslothfulinactiveindolentlethargicslackshiftlessAntônimosindustriousdiligenthardworkingactiveenergeticassiduousenterprising
