Lesson Learned | T4 - 119

Verbs

To care, cared – Cuidar, preocupar-se Explanation: to feel that something is important and worth worrying about; to look after somebody Separation: care Different forms: cared/caring/cares Fonetics: kerExample: I care what happens to her.

To install, installed – Instalar, estabelecer Explanation: to put a new program into a computer; to install equipment or furniture into position so that it can be used Separation: in.stall Different forms: installed/installing/installs Fonetics: ɪnˈstɔːlExample: New locks were installed on all the doors.

To steal, stole – Roubar, furtar Explanation: to take something from a person, shop/store, etc. without permission and without intending to return it or pay for it Separation: steal Different forms: stole/stolen/stealing/steals Fonetics: stiːl Example: The store manager accused you of stealing.

To rob, robbed – Assaltar Explanation: to steal money or properties from a person or place Separation: rob Different forms: robbed/robbing/robs Fonetics: rɑːb Example: The cashier was robbed yesterday.

Vocabulary

User (noun/adjective) – Usuário, utilizador Explanation: a person or thing that uses something Separation: us.er Fonetics: ˈjuːzər Example: I don’t know any user of this new software.

Attachment (noun) – Anexo Explanation: a document that you send to somebody using an email Separation: at.tach.ment Fonetics: əˈtætʃmənt Example: I can’t open the attachment at work.

Firewall (noun) – Sistema de segurança virtual Explanation: a part of a computer system that prevents people from getting at information without permission, but still allows them to receive information that is sent to them Separation: fire.wall Fonetics: ˈfaɪərwɔːl Example: He will need to update his firewall again.

Forbidden (adjective) – Proibido, ilícito Explanation: not allowed Separation: for.bid.den Fonetics: fərˈbɪdn Example: It was forbidden to go out after 11 pm.

Security (noun) – Segurança, garantia Explanation: the activities involved in protecting a country, building or person against attack, danger, etc Separation: se.cu.ri.ty Fonetics: səˈkjʊrəti Example: We called the security when we found the door open.

System (noun) – Sistema Explanation: an organized set of ideas or theories or a particular way of doing something Separation: sys.tem Fonetics: ˈsɪstəm Example: We need a better security system as soon as possible.

Shortcut (noun) – Atalho Explanation: a quicker or shorter way of getting to a place Separation: short.cut Fonetics: ʃɔːrt kʌt Example: We took a shortcut home.

Browser (noun) – Navegador Explanation: a program that lets you look at or read documents on the internet Separation: brow.ser Fonetics: ˈbraʊzər Example: My favorite browser is Google Chrome.

Board (noun) – Placa Explanation: a piece of wood, or other strong material, that is used for a special purpose Separation: board Fonetics: bɔːrd Example: I saw a notice on the board calling for volunteers.

Network (noun) – Rede Explanation: a closely connected group of people, companies, etc. that exchange information, etc Separation: net.work Fonetics: ˈnetwɜːrk Example: I have a network to my professional contacts.

Screensaver (noun) – Protetor de tela Explanation: a computer program that replaces a screen display on a computer with another, moving, display after a particular length of time, to stop the screen from being damaged Separation: screensaver Fonetics: skriːn ˈseɪvər Example: They had beautiful screensavers on their computers.

Jail (noun) – Cadeia, prisão Explanation: a prison Separation: jail Fonetics: dʒeɪl Example: He was arrested and sent to jail.

Police station (noun) – Delegacia Explanation: the office of a local police force Separation: Fonetics: Example: They brought hi down to the police station for questioning.

Karate (noun) – Caratê Explanation: a Japanese system of fighting in which you use your hands and feet as weapons Separation: ka.ra.te Fonetics: kəˈrɑːti Example: I’d like to practice karate.

Fighter (noun) – Lutador, avião de batalha Explanation: a person who fights; a fast military plane designed to attack other aircraft Separation: fight.er Fonetics: ˈfaɪtər Example: I don’t like to watch fights on the street.

Coach (noun) – Técnico, treinador, instrutor Explanation: a person who trains a person or team in sport Separation: coach Fonetics: koʊtʃ Example: The coach gets angry easily.

Expressions

To care about – Se importar Explanation: to have regard for someone or something Example: I really care about you.

To care for – Cuidar de Explanation: look after somebody/something Example: She came back home to care for her old father.

To take care of – Cuidar, atender Explanation: to protect someone or something; to care for someone or something Example: I will take care of everything for you.

User-friendly – Descer, desembarcar Explanation: easy for people who are not experts to use or understand Example: It was a user-friendly software.

That cold – Tao frio Explanation: this expression is used to mean that it’s not so cold as you think it would be Example: Take off this jacket, it’s not that cold.

That expensive – Tão caro Explanation: this expression is used to mean that it’s not as expensive as you think it would be Example: My new car is not that expensive.

That far – Tão longe Explanation: this expression is used to mean that it’s not as far as you think it would be Example: I don’t live that far.

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Sobre o Autor:

Eduardo Souto é Professor de Inglês e Blogueiro, 22 anos de idade. Seu principal objetivo é descomplicar o idioma, mostrando que se você quiser você pode falar inglês! "Um pouco por dia e seu objetivo será alcançado!"