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21 bring up
1) (to rear or educate: Her parents brought her up to be polite.) educar2) (to introduce (a matter) for discussion: Bring the matter up at the next meeting.) introduzir -
22 neither ... nor
(used to introduce alternatives which are both negative: Neither John nor David could come; He can neither read nor write.) nem...nem -
23 (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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24 swear in
(to introduce (a person) into a post or office formally, by making him swear an oath: The new Governor is being sworn in next week.) dar posse -
25 would you
(used to introduce a polite request to someone to do something: (Please) would you close the door?) não se importa de...? -
26 (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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27 as
[æz] 1. conjunction1) (when; while: I met John as I was coming home; We'll be able to talk as we go.) enquanto, quando2) (because: As I am leaving tomorrow, I've bought you a present.) porque3) (in the same way that: If you are not sure how to behave, do as I do.) como4) (used to introduce a statement of what the speaker knows or believes to be the case: As you know, I'll be leaving tomorrow.) como5) (though: Old as I am, I can still fight; Much as I want to, I cannot go.) embora6) (used to refer to something which has already been stated and apply it to another person: Tom is English, as are Dick and Harry.) assim como2. adverb(used in comparisons, eg the first as in the following example: The bread was as hard as a brick.) tão, tanto3. preposition1) (used in comparisons, eg the second as in the following example: The bread was as hard as a brick.) quanto2) (like: He was dressed as a woman.) como3) (with certain verbs eg regard, treat, describe, accept: I am regarded by some people as a bit of a fool; He treats the children as adults.) como4) (in the position of: He is greatly respected both as a person and as a politician.) como•- as for- as if / as though - as to -
28 betrothed
noun (the person to whom one is betrothed: May I introduce you to my betrothed?) noivo -
29 bring up
1) (to rear or educate: Her parents brought her up to be polite.) educar2) (to introduce (a matter) for discussion: Bring the matter up at the next meeting.) apresentar -
30 colon
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31 mechanise
['me-]1) (to introduce machinery into (an industry etc): We've mechanized the entire process.) mecanizar2) (to supply (troops) with motor vehicles.) mecanizar -
32 mechanize
['me-]1) (to introduce machinery into (an industry etc): We've mechanized the entire process.) mecanizar2) (to supply (troops) with motor vehicles.) mecanizar -
33 neither ... nor
(used to introduce alternatives which are both negative: Neither John nor David could come; He can neither read nor write.) -
34 (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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35 present
I ['preznt] adjective1) (being here, or at the place, occasion etc mentioned: My father was present on that occasion; Who else was present at the wedding?; Now that the whole class is present, we can begin the lesson.) presente2) (existing now: the present moment; the present prime minister.) atual3) ((of the tense of a verb) indicating action now: In the sentence `She wants a chocolate', the verb is in the present tense.) presente•- the present - at present - for the present II [pri'zent] verb1) (to give, especially formally or ceremonially: The child presented a bunch of flowers to the Queen; He was presented with a gold watch when he retired.) presentear2) (to introduce: May I present my wife (to you)?) apresentar3) (to arrange the production of (a play, film etc): The Elizabethan Theatre Company presents `Hamlet', by William Shakespeare.) apresentar4) (to offer (ideas etc) for consideration, or (a problem etc) for solving: She presents (=expresses) her ideas very clearly; The situation presents a problem.) apresentar5) (to bring (oneself); to appear: He presented himself at the dinner table half an hour late.) apresentar-se•- presentable - presentation - present arms III ['preznt] noun(a gift: a wedding present; birthday presents.) presente -
36 swear in
(to introduce (a person) into a post or office formally, by making him swear an oath: The new Governor is being sworn in next week.) prestar juramento -
37 to
1. [tə,tu] preposition1) (towards; in the direction of: I cycled to the station; The book fell to the floor; I went to the concert/lecture/play.) para, a, em2) (as far as: His story is a lie from beginning to end.) até3) (until: Did you stay to the end of the concert?) até4) (sometimes used to introduce the indirect object of a verb: He sent it to us; You're the only person I can talk to.) para5) (used in expressing various relations: Listen to me!; Did you reply to his letter?; Where's the key to this door?; He sang to (the accompaniment of) his guitar.) de6) (into a particular state or condition: She tore the letter to pieces.) em7) (used in expressing comparison or proportion: He's junior to me; Your skill is superior to mine; We won the match by 5 goals to 2.) a8) (showing the purpose or result of an action etc: He came quickly to my assistance; To my horror, he took a gun out of his pocket.) a9) ([tə] used before an infinitive eg after various verbs and adjectives, or in other constructions: I want to go!; He asked me to come; He worked hard to (= in order to) earn a lot of money; These buildings were designed to (= so as to) resist earthquakes; She opened her eyes to find him standing beside her; I arrived too late to see him.) para10) (used instead of a complete infinitive: He asked her to stay but she didn't want to.)2. [tu:] adverb1) (into a closed or almost closed position: He pulled/pushed the door to.)2) (used in phrasal verbs and compounds: He came to (= regained consciousness).)• -
38 which
[wi ] 1. adjective, pronoun(used in questions etc when asking someone to point out, state etc one or more persons, things etc from a particular known group: Which (colour) do you like best?; Which route will you travel by?; At which station should I change trains?; Which of the two girls do you like better?; Tell me which books you would like; Let me know which train you'll be arriving on; I can't decide which to choose.) que2. relative pronoun((used to refer to a thing or things mentioned previously to distinguish it or them from others: able to be replaced by that except after a preposition: able to be omitted except after a preposition or when the subject of a clause) (the) one(s) that: This is the book which/that was on the table; This is the book (which/that) you wanted; A scalpel is a type of knife which/that is used by surgeons; The chair (which/that) you are sitting on is broken; The documents for which they were searching have been recovered.) que3. relative adjective, relative pronoun(used, after a comma, to introduce a further comment on something: My new car, which I paid several thousand pounds for, is not running well; He said he could speak Russian, which was untrue; My father may have to go into hospital, in which case he won't be going on holiday.) que, o que- which is which? - which is which -
39 would you
(used to introduce a polite request to someone to do something: (Please) would you close the door?) você poderia, você faria o favor de
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