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1. noun1) (something said, written or done that is caused by a question etc from another person: She refused to give an answer to his questions.) resposta2) (the solution to a problem: The answer to your transport difficulties is to buy a car.) solução2. verb1) (to make an answer to a question, problem, action etc: Answer my questions, please; Why don't you answer the letter?) responder2) (to open (the door), pick up (the telephone) etc in reponse to a knock, ring etc: He answered the telephone as soon as it rang; Could you answer the door, please?) atender3) (to be suitable or all that is necessary (for): This will answer my requirements.) satisfazer4) ((often with to) to be the same as or correspond to (a description etc): The police have found a man answering (to) that description.) corresponder a•- answering machine - answer for - answerphone -
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[spot] 1. noun1) (a small mark or stain (made by mud, paint etc): She was trying to remove a spot of grease from her skirt.) mancha2) (a small, round mark of a different colour from its background: His tie was blue with white spots.) pinta3) (a pimple or red mark on the skin caused by an illness etc: She had measles and was covered in spots.) marca4) (a place or small area, especially the exact place (where something happened etc): There was a large number of detectives gathered at the spot where the body had been found.) lugar5) (a small amount: Can I borrow a spot of sugar?) um pouco2. verb1) (to catch sight of: She spotted him eventually at the very back of the crowd.) avistar2) (to recognize or pick out: No-one watching the play was able to spot the murderer.) reconhecer•- spotless- spotlessly - spotlessness - spotted - spotty - spottiness - spot check - spotlight 3. verb1) (to light with a spotlight: The stage was spotlit.) iluminar com spotlight2) (to show up clearly or draw attention to: The incident spotlighted the difficulties with which we were faced.) pôr na berlinda•- on the spot - spot on
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