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B1 · Thinking & opinions (2)
B1 · Pensamento e opiniões (2)
risco
the possibility of something bad happening at some time in the future; a situation that could be dangerous or have a bad result
The primary risk for most start-up businesses is insufficient capital
O principal risco para a maioria das empresas iniciantes é a falta de capital.
Expanding into a new market is a big risk
SinônimoshazarddangerperilthreatpossibilitychanceAntônimossafetysecuritycertaintyprotectionassurancerejeitar, recusar
to refuse to accept or consider something
The committee rejected the proposal because it would cost too much money.
O comitê rejeitou a proposta porque custaria dinheiro demais.
SinônimosdiscarddeclinerefusedismissexcludescrapjettisonAntônimosacceptapprovewelcomeincludeembraceretainlembrar
to help somebody remember something, especially something important that they must do
I remind the client that we are meeting for dinner tomorrow
Lembro ao cliente que nos encontramos para jantar amanhã.
Ms. Smith was annoyed at having to remind the waitress to bring the check
Sinônimospromptjog someone's memoryalertadvisenotifyAntônimosforgetignoreoverlookpretender
to have a plan, result or purpose in your mind when you do something
Do you intend to return the car to this location or to another location?
Você pretende devolver o carro a este local ou a outro?
I never intended to drive to Los Angeles until my brother suggested we do it together
SinônimosplanmeanpurposeaimdesignexpectcontemplateAntônimosdoubthesitatewaverabandonunplannedinfluência, efeito
the effect that somebody/something has on the way a person thinks or behaves or on the way that something works or develops
Television has a strong influence on the way children think and behave.
A televisão tem uma forte influência na maneira como as crianças pensam e se comportam.
SinônimosaffectimpactswaypersuadecontrolguidemanipulateAntônimosignoreneglectresistdeterdissuaderecomendação
an official suggestion about the best thing to do
It is important to follow the doctor's recommendations if you want to improve your health
É importante seguir as recomendações do médico se você quiser melhorar sua saúde.
The professor gave her former student a recommendation when he applied for a job at the hospital
SinônimossuggestionadviceguidancecounselproposalendorsementAntônimosrejectionrefusaldisapprovaloppositionplanejamento
the act or process of making plans for something
financial planning
planejamento financeiro
Pigs were grunting and squealing in the yard.
SinônimosstrategypreparationarrangementdesignblueprintschemingplottingAntônimosdisorganizationchaosimprovisationnegligencechancespontaneitycertamente
used to show that you are almost certain of what you are saying and want other people to agree with you
Surely we should do something about it?
Certamente devemos fazer algo sobre isso, não é?
It's surely only a matter of time before he is found, isn't it?
Sinônimoscertainlydefinitelyundoubtedlyassuredlyabsolutelyof coursewithout a doubtAntônimosuncertainlydoubtfullypossiblymaybeperhapsmental
connected with or happening in the mind; involving the process of thinking
He has a complete mental block when it comes to physics.
Ele tem um bloqueio mental completo quando se trata de física.
the mental process of remembering
SinônimosintellectualcognitivepsychologicalcerebralAntônimosphysicalbodilypessoalmente
used to show that you are giving your own opinion about something
‘Is it worth the effort?’ ‘Speaking personally, yes.’
‘Vale a pena o esforço?’ ‘Pessoalmente, sim.’
Personally, I prefer the second option.
Sinônimosindividuallyprivatelydirectlyfor myselfas for meAntônimosimpersonallyobjectivelygenerallypubliclyinteligência
the ability to learn, understand and think in a logical way about things; the ability to do this well
He didn't even have the intelligence to call for an ambulance.
Ele nem sequer teve a inteligência de chamar uma ambulância.
a person of high/average/low intelligence
SinônimosintellectunderstandingwisdombrainpowerclevernessbrilliancewitAntônimosstupidityfoolishnessignorancedullnessdensenessverdade
the true facts about something, rather than the things that have been invented or guessed
I want to know the truth.
Eu quero saber a verdade.
We are determined to get at (= discover) the truth.
SinônimosfactrealityveracitysincerityhonestyauthenticityAntônimosliefalsehooddeceptionfictionuntruthpersuadir
to make somebody do something by giving them good reasons for doing it
You should talk to your teacher. I think she can persuade your parents.
Você deveria conversar com seu professor. Acho que ela pode persuadir seus pais.
She's always easily persuaded.
Sinônimosconvinceinfluenceinducewin overswaycoerceenticeAntônimosdissuadediscouragedeterpreventprovar
to use facts, evidence, etc. to show that something is true
The concept is difficult to prove.
O conceito é difícil de provar.
They hope this new evidence will prove her innocence.
SinônimosverifyvalidateconfirmdemonstrateestablishsubstantiateAntônimosdisproverefuteinvalidatecontradictdenyimprovável
not likely to happen; not probable
The project seemed unlikely to succeed.
O projeto parecia improvável de ter sucesso.
In the unlikely event of a problem arising, please contact the hotel manager.
SinônimosimprobabledoubtfulquestionableremoteslimfaintunpromisingAntônimoslikelyprobablepromisingexpectedcertainsureimpressão
an idea, a feeling or an opinion that you get about somebody/something, or that somebody/something gives you
She gives the impression of being very busy.
Ela dá a impressão de estar muito ocupada.
Try and smile. You don't want to give people the wrong impression(= that you are not friendly).
SinônimosfeelingsenseperceptioneffectimpactideanotionAntônimosrealityfacttruthactualityrealidade
the true situation and the problems that actually exist in life, in contrast to how you would like life to be
She refuses to face reality.
Ela se recusa a encarar a realidade.
You're out of touch with reality.
Sinônimosactualitytruthverityfactexistencethe real worldAntônimosfantasyillusiondelusionfictiondreamintenção
what you intend or plan to do; your aim
I have no intention of going to the wedding.
Eu não tenho intenção de ir ao casamento.
I did it with the best (of) intentions(= meaning to help), but I only succeeded in annoying them.
SinônimospurposeaimgoalplandesignobjectiveAntônimosaccidentchanceimpulsespontaneitypossivelmente
used to say that something might exist, happen or be true, but you are not certain
She found it difficult to get on with her, possibly because of the difference in their ages.
Ela achou difícil se dar bem com ela, possivelmente devido à diferença de idade.
It was possibly their worst performance ever.
SinônimosperhapsmaybepotentiallyconceivablypresumablylikelyAntônimoscertainlydefinitelysurelyundoubtedlyabsolutelyprevisão
a statement that says what you think will happen; the act of making such a statement
A prediction that economic growth would resume has been made.
Foi feita uma previsão de que o crescimento econômico seria retomado.
SinônimosforecastprognosisprojectionguessestimateanticipationexpectationAntônimosfactcertaintyknowledgerecollectionhindsightrelacionar, associar, ligar
show or make a connection between two or more things
It is hard to relate these new results to our earlier findings.
É difícil relacionar esses novos resultados com nossas descobertas anteriores.
SinônimosconnectassociatelinkcorrespondunderstandempathizeAntônimosdisconnectdissociateseparatediffer
