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41 (on the one hand) ... on the other hand
(an expression used to introduce two opposing parts of an argument etc: (On the one hand) we could stay and help you, but on the other hand, it might be better if we went to help him instead.) por um lado...por outroEnglish-Portuguese dictionary > (on the one hand) ... on the other hand
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42 pen-name
noun (a name used by a writer instead of his own name: Samuel Clemens used the pen-name of Mark Twain.) pseudónimo -
43 reverse the charges
to make a telephone call (a reverse-charge call) (which is paid for by the person who receives it instead of by the caller.) a pagar no destino -
44 roller-skate
noun (a skate with wheels instead of a blade: a pair of roller-skates.) patim -
45 saccharin(e)
['sækərin](a very sweet substance used instead of sugar.) sacarina -
46 saccharin(e)
['sækərin](a very sweet substance used instead of sugar.) sacarina -
47 see double
(to see two images of everything instead of only one: When I first met the twins, I thought I was seeing double, they were so alike.) ver a dobrar -
48 sidetrack
verb (to turn (a person) aside from what he was about to do: I intended to write letters this evening, but was sidetracked into going to the pictures instead.) desviar -
49 take the place of
(to be used instead of, or to be a substitute for: I don't think television will ever take the place of books.) substituir -
50 traveller's cheque
noun ((American traveler's check) a cheque that a person can use in a foreign country instead of money, or to change into local money.) -
51 waste time
(to avoid spending time; to spend time unnecessarily: Take my car instead of walking, if you want to save time; We mustn't waste time discussing unimportant matters.) poupar/ perder tempo -
52 water-colour
noun (a type of paint which is thinned with water instead of with oil.) aguarela -
53 (on the one hand) ... on the other hand
(an expression used to introduce two opposing parts of an argument etc: (On the one hand) we could stay and help you, but on the other hand, it might be better if we went to help him instead.)English-Portuguese (Brazil) dictionary > (on the one hand) ... on the other hand
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54 account
1) (an arrangement by which a person keeps his money in a bank: I have (opened) an account with the local bank.) conta2) (a statement of money owing: Send me an account.) contabilidade3) (a description or explanation (of something that has happened): a full account of his holiday.) conta4) (an arrangement by which a person makes a regular (eg monthly) payment instead of paying at the time of buying: I have an account at Smiths.) conta5) ((usually in plural) a record of money received and spent: You must keep your accounts in order; ( also adjective) an account book.) relatório, exposição•- accountant - account for - on account of - on my/his etc account - on my/his account - on no account - take something into account - take into account - take account of something - take account of -
55 and
[ənd, ænd]1) (joining two statements, pieces of information etc: I opened the door and went inside; The hat was blue and red; a mother and child.) e2) (in addition to: 2 and 2 makes 4.) e, mais3) (as a result of which: Try hard and you will succeed.) e4) (used instead of `to' with a verb: Do try and come!) -
56 anon
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57 box number
(a number used eg in a newspaper advertisement instead of a full address.) caixa postal -
58 contact lens
(a small plastic lens on the eyeball worn, instead of spectacles, to improve sight.) lente de contato -
59 cravat
[krə'væt](a kind of scarf worn instead of a tie round the neck.) echarpe -
60 digital clock/watch
(a clock or watch which shows the time in numbers instead of on a dial.) relógio digitalEnglish-Portuguese (Brazil) dictionary > digital clock/watch
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