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B2 · Feelings & personality (2)
B2 · Sentimentos e personalidade (2)
popularidade
the state of being liked, enjoyed or supported by a large number of people
The popularity of this brand of computers among college students keeps growing.
A popularidade dessa marca de computadores entre os universitários continua crescendo.
SinônimosFamePrevalenceAcceptanceReputeCurrencyRecognitionAntônimosUnpopularityObscurityAnonymityNeglectDisfavorimpressionar
if a person or thing impresses you, you admire them or it
I was impressed with how quickly they delivered our lunch
Fiquei impressionado com a rapidez com que entregaram nosso almoço.
If you want to impress the new staff member, order her a nice lunch
SinônimosaweinspireinfluencemovestrikeaffectastonishoveraweAntônimosboredisappointunderwhelmtiredissatisfyanimado
full of life and energy; active and enthusiastic
He showed a lively interest in politics.
Ele mostrou um interesse animado pela política.
an intelligent and lively young woman
SinônimosanimatedspiritedenergeticvibrantvivaciousactiveAntônimosdulllifelesslethargicapatheticlistlesslamentar
to feel sorry about something you have done or about something that you have not been able to do
I regret to inform you that your application has been rejected.
Lamento informar que sua inscrição foi rejeitada.
‘I've had a wonderful life,’ she said, ‘I don't regret a thing.’
Sinônimosapologizelamentdeploreruebe sorryAntônimosrejoicedelightbe gladwelcomeapprovesábio
able to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that you have
I'm older and wiser after ten years in the business.
Estou mais velho e mais sábio depois de dez anos no negócio.
a wise old man
SinônimosintelligentsagaciousprudentsensiblecleverastuteshrewdAntônimosfoolishunwisesillystupidignorantdisposto
not objecting to doing something; having no reason for not doing something
Would you be willing to help me with my essay?
Você estaria disposto a me ajudar com minha redação?
They keep a list of people (who are) willing to work nights.
SinônimoseagerreadyinclinedhappycontentagreeableAntônimosunwillingreluctanthesitantdisinclinedopposedvergonha
the feelings of sadness, embarrassment and guilt that you have when you know that something you have done is wrong or stupid
To my shame I refused to listen to her side of the story.
Para minha vergonha, recusei-me a ouvir a versão dela da história.
He could not live with the shame of other people knowing the truth.
SinônimosdisgracehumiliationdishonormortificationembarrassmentAntônimoshonorpriderespectdignityimpaciente
annoyed by somebody/something, especially because you have to wait for a long time
I'd been waiting for twenty minutes and I was getting impatient.
Eu estava esperando há vinte minutos e estava ficando impaciente.
Try not to be too impatient with her.
Sinônimosrestlessanxiouseageragitatedfretfulitchyon edgeAntônimospatienttolerantcalmcomposedunhurriedofensivo
rude in a way that causes somebody to feel upset or annoyed because it shows a lack of respect
His comments were deeply offensive to a large number of single mothers.
Seus comentários foram profundamente ofensivos para um grande número de mães solteiras.
The programme contains language which some viewers may find offensive.
SinônimosinsultingdisrespectfulrudehurtfulunpleasantobnoxiousrepulsivedistastefulAntônimosinoffensiveharmlesspleasantagreeablerespectfulpolitekindofender
to make somebody feel upset because of something you say or do that is rude or embarrassing
She managed to offend her boyfriend's parents as soon as she opened her mouth.
Ela conseguiu ofender os pais do namorado assim que abriu a boca.
A TV interviewer must be careful not to offend.
SinônimosinsultdispleaseaffrontupsetwoundoutrageirkAntônimospleasedelightflatterappeasesoothecomplimentsatisfeito
pleased because you have achieved something or because something that you wanted to happen has happened
He's now satisfied with his position.
Ele agora está satisfeito com sua posição.
a satisfied smile
SinônimoscontentpleasedfulfilledgratifiedcontentedhappyAntônimosdissatisfieddiscontentunhappydispleasedunfulfilledchoque
a strong feeling of surprise as a result of something happening, especially something unpleasant; the event that causes this feeling
She still hasn't gotten over the shock of losing her dad.
Ela ainda não superou o choque de perder o pai.
Losing in the first round was a shock to the system(= it was more of a shock because it was not expected).
SinônimosjolttraumasurpriseimpactdisturbanceblowAntônimoscalmpeaceexpectednormalcyhumor
the quality in something that makes it funny; the ability to laugh at things that are funny
She has her very own brand of humour.
Ela tem seu próprio senso de humor.
She ignored his feeble attempt at humour.
SinônimoswitcomedyfunninessmirthjocularityamusementAntônimosseriousnesssolemnitygravitytragedymelancholyalívio
the feeling of happiness that you have when something unpleasant stops or does not happen
We all breathed a sigh of relief when he left.
Todos nós respiramos com alívio quando ele saiu.
We all breathed a sigh of relief when he left.
SinônimoscomforteasealleviationmitigationrespitereleaseAntônimosanxietydistressworryburdenaggravationconfiança
the belief that somebody/something is good, sincere, honest, etc. and will not try to harm or trick you
a breach of trust
uma quebra de confiança
He was appointed to a position of trust(= a job involving a lot of responsibility, because people trust him).
SinônimosconfidencefaithreliancebeliefassurancecertaintyAntônimosdistrustdoubtsuspicionskepticismdisbeliefsensível
aware of and able to understand other people and their feelings
She is very sensitive to other people's feelings.
Ela é muito sensível aos sentimentos dos outros.
a sensitive and caring man
Sinônimossusceptibleresponsiveimpressionabledelicatevulnerabletouchythin-skinnedAntônimosinsensitivecallousunfeelingobliviousthick-skinnedhardenedcompaixão, solidariedade
the feeling of being sorry for somebody; showing that you understand and care about somebody’s problems
The president has sent a message of sympathy to the relatives of the dead soldiers.
O presidente enviou uma mensagem de solidariedade aos parentes dos soldados mortos.
May we offer our deepest sympathies on the death of your wife.
SinônimoscompassionempathypityunderstandingtendernesskindnessconcerncondolenceAntônimosapathyindifferencecallousnessdisdainantipathysatisfazer
to make somebody pleased by doing or giving them what they want
Nothing satisfies him—he's always complaining.
Nada o satisfaz—ele está sempre reclamando.
The proposed plan will not satisfy everyone.
SinônimosfulfillgratifycontentpleaseappeaseAntônimosdisappointdissatisfyfrustratefailannoyimpressionado
admiring somebody/something because you think they are particularly good, interesting, etc.
We were all impressed by her enthusiasm.
Ficamos todos impressionados com o entusiasmo dela.
I must admit I am impressed.
SinônimosaffectedmovedinfluencedstruckastonishedamazedawestruckAntônimosunmovedunaffectedunimpresseddisappointedunconcernedinspirar, motivar
to give somebody the desire, confidence or enthusiasm to do something well
Her courage inspired her classmates to work harder.
Sua coragem inspirou os colegas de classe a se esforçarem mais.
SinônimosmotivateencouragestimulateinfluenceaffectgalvanizeexciteAntônimosdiscouragedeterdissuadedejectdepress
