AP-Q
apace
swiftly; abreast
apressadamente
apart
away from each other; distant; at a distance, in/into/to pieces, aside.
"Our houses are two kilometers apart."
distante, separado
apart from
"We all know that Tom is a bit vain and something of a woman chaser. Apart from that,
though, he's a competent worker and a reliable friend."
tirando isso, afora isso
apartment
flat; a set of rooms in a building:
"His room isn't a cheerful apartment"
apartamento, pousada; aposento, quarto, sala. Obs.: apartamento = flat
apathetic(al), apathy
indifferent, unresponsive; lack of interest, indifference
ap�tico, indiferente
ape, apish
large monkey-like animal with no tail; monkey, simian; imitate, mimic
macaco; imitar
go ape
to become very angry or excited. "If we suggest draining the marsh, the environmentalists will
go ape."
zangar-se
aperture
opening, hole, gap, slit
abertura, fenda
apex
summit, peak, pinnacle, acme, zenith, climaz
�pice, cume
aphorism
saying, maxim, adage, saw, motto, epigram, proverb
aforismo, m�xima
apiary, apiarian
behive
api�rio, colm�ia
apiece
to/for each one; each
para cada um
aplomb
(self-)confidence, assurance, self-possession
vertical, aprumado
apogee
farthest/highest point, apex
apogeu
apologetic(al)
apology, apologia, defense, justification
escusat�rio
apologize
beg/ask pardon, feel sorry/regretful/remorse(ful); express regret for doing sth wrong
desculpar-se, pedir desculpa
apology
"Please accept my apologies for being so impolite.";
"They lived in extreme poverty. They got just an apology for a meal.";
"He offered an apology.";
"To accept an apology"
desculpa, escusa, justificativa, explica��o; arremedo, simulacro, substituto inferior;
apologia (discurso de defesa/justifica��o de princ�pio/conceito)
apostate, apostasy
abandonment of one's religious faith; deserter, traitor, renegade
ap�stata, apostasia
apostle, apostolic
disciple; evangelist; any of the 12 chosen Jesus Christ to preach the Gospel
ap�stolo
apostrophe
a punctuation amrk, like this ('). It is used when letters are left out (don't means
do not) or when 's' is added to a word to show ownership. "That is John's bicycle."
ap�strofo
apothecary
pharmacy; pharmacist
farmac�utico, botic�rio
appal(l), appalling
dismay, daunt, horrify, shake; upset, alarm; shock (greatly). "She was appalled by his rude
behaviour."
horrorizar, estarrecer, amedontrar
apparat(us)
equipment (for carrying out experiments), instrument, machine(ry):
"Respiratory apparatus";
"The apparatus of a political party."
aparato, aparelhagem, instrumento, mecanismo. Obs.: aparato, magnific�ncia, pompa = pomp, state, grandeur
apparel
clothe, dress; adorn, embelish; clothing, attire; covering;
"In the early 30's the zipper came into wide use in men's trousers, jeans, windbreakers, and sweaters and
in women's dresses and other apparel.";
"The Internet Store offers kids' clothes, women's and men's apparel, and luggage.";
"Wearing apparel."
vestir, trajar, adornar; vestu�rio, traje, roupas (acess�rio, adorno, complemento).
Obs.: aparelho = device, appliance, (piece of) equipment, implement
apparent
clear(-cut), distinct, evident, manifest, obvious, patent, plain; visible, seeming;
"Yes, it's apparent that many Americans - investors and consumers alike - remain uneasy.";
"The truth is apparent.";
"An apparent effort."
vis�vel, evidente, claro, �bvio, aparente. Obs.: aparente = seeming
apparently
it looks like/as if, it appears (that):
"Apparently, she's going to live in Atlanta.";
"It appears that he doesn't have any money.";
"Apparently, yes."
pelo que tudo indica; ouvir falar que; ficar sabendo que. Obs.: aparentemente = seemingly
apparition
unusual or unexpected sight; ghost ;specter; appearance
apari��o, vis�o, fantasma
appeal (apellant, apellation)
request, entreat, supplicate, plea, beg; call for, make an earnest request; atract, be atractive (to);
"The police appealed for witnesses to the crime.";
"But he hasn't bought the stock because the company's strategy of diversifying across products doesn't appeal to him.";
"The next day, the mayor appealed to every citizen to help to meet the US$ 800 million city debt.";
"He would deliberately insult her, leave the shop and spend afterwards a sleepless night tossing on his bed, by turns
angry and remorseful. Next day he would go to the shop and appeal for forgiveness.";
"Her appeal for help did arouse sympathy among the wealthy and mighty."
apelo, recurso, apelar, recorrer; atra��o, atrair, interessar, agradar, satisfazer, empolgar, pedir
appeal to
atract, be atractive (to):
"This type of novel just doesn't appeal to me.";
"I couldn't help noticing this kind of unruly behavior really appeals to you.";
"The idea appeals to me."
atrair, interessar
appeal to
"Does your lawyer think it's worth appealing to a higher court?";
"He did know he was guilty in spite of temporary insanity alleged in court. He did not even want his attorney to
appeal against the conviction.";
apelar para um tribunal superior (no sentido jur�dico)
appear
emerge, issue, loom, materialize, show; come into sight; "A man appeared through the mist." ;
show/crop/turn up; seem to be; "A microscope makes things appear larger."
parecer; aparecer, comparecer
appearance
act/instance of coming into sight/public; circumstances
aparecimento, comparecimento
keep up appearances
pretend to be cheerful, or in good health, or financially well off, while suffering private
misfortunes and worries.
"Her deep sense of duty and obligation impelled her to keep up appearances for the sake of the public."
appease, appeasement, appeasing
soothe, satisfy, relieve, pacify, placate; calm
apaziguar, aplacar, acalmar
append, appendage
add, fix to, attach (to); affix
anexar, ajuntar
appendix
part of the intestines (appendicitis is a painful inflammation of the appendix); addition to a
book, at the end
ap�ndice
appertain
pertain
pertencer a
appetite
desire for food; hunger
apetite, desejo
whet sb's appetite
to make one wants to do sth, or have more of sth. "His glorious shots of sunlit rice terraces
certainly whetted my appetite to visit Bali."
appetizer, aperitif
antepasto, aperitivo
applaud
cheer, root; express approval/encouragement, especially by clapping; clap one's hands as a sign
of enjoying sth; praise
aplaudir, aprovar, elogiar
applause
approval; praise, commendation
aplauso, elogio
apple
the edible fruit of the apple tree
ma��
apple polisher
bootlicker, brown-noser; "He gets good grades because he's a real apple-polisher!";
"The boss expects his workers to be apple-polishers."
bajulador, puxa-saco
be the apple of sb's eyes
if sb is the apple's of one's eyes, one loves him/her more than others and one is very proud of
him/her; to be loved very much by sb, especially an older member of one's family;
"She is the apple of her father's eyes.";
"Of course he loves all his daughters, but Katy is definitely the apple of his eyes.";
"I became a father late in life, and Geraldine was the apple of my eye.";
"Everyone knows that Kate is the apple of her grandfather's eyes."
pessoa ou coisa muito querida/amada/preciosa; a menina dos olhos
a bad/rotten apple (in the barrel)
sb dishonest or immoral who has a bad effect on others in a group; "All it takes is one bad apple,
and the travel industry loses the trust of its customers."
upset/overturn the applecart
to do sth that spoils sb's plans, or spoils a situation that was working well; "He is anxious not
to upset the applecart by cutting the lending rate two quickly.";
"Corelli was worried about upsetting the political applecart so close to the election."
appliance
tool, instrument, implement, utensil; a piece of equipment for a special purpose
utens�lio, aparelho
applicable
appropriate, fit(ting), suitable
aplic�vel, apropriado
applicant
that applies: "An applicant for the job."
candidato, requerente, solicitante, pretendente. Obs.: aplicador = fitter
application
relevance/y, diligence, assiduity, request, solicitation, form, blank:
"Your application is going to receive our consideration.";
"An application for a position."
pedido, requerimento, solicita��o, proposta, peti��o; aplica��o, uso, utiliza��o, emprego, destino
apply, applied
request, seek; ask for sth; be pertinent/relevant; put on/upon/to;
"He applied for a job in the local factory.";
"to apply for a job.";
"He has been applying for any job for three months.";
"He applied for unemployment benefits in Wisconsin and was turned down.";
"That rule does not apply in this case.";
"The teacher told his students that there would be no use if they did not apply his teachings to real life.";
"Visitors are told they must apply for a temporary visa as soon as possible.";
"Such rules can also be applied to both legal entities and individuals.";
"You can apply for a review of your tax return and perhaps receive a rebate of up to 7% next quarter."
"To apply to a friend for help."
recorrer, pedir, requerer, solicitar, apresentar (pedido), candidatar-se (a emprego);
aplicar, usar, empregar, dedicar, destinar; referir-se a
appoint, appointee
designate, name, nominate; choose sb to do a particular job;
"When he was appointed vice-chairman there were accusations of cronyism because of his friendship with chancellor
Gordon Brown.";
"Actually, he did not expect to face such fierce opposition from other shareholders when he appointed his own brother
to the office";
"It is hard to appoint the right diplomat to Japan.";
"She was willing to see me, and I turned up at the appointed time.";
"To appoint a new secretary.";
"He appointed a friend to the office.";
"The time appointed for the meeting.";
"Laws appointed by God."
apontar, designar, nomear; ordenar, estabelecer, fixar, decretar; marcar (hor�rio).
Obs.: apontar = point (at), sharpen (a pencil)
appointed
provido, equipado
appointment
(a time agreed for a) meeting, engagement, date, rendez-vous;
"Nationwide strikers forced the government to announce the appointment of the 22-year-old Union leader Peter Edith.";
"The abysmal conditions of Public Health made them wait weeks to get an appointment with a physician.";
"Her refusal, by claiming she had other much more interesting business appointment, was regarded as a veiled threat.";
"To fill a vacancy by appointment";
"An appointment at six o'clock."
compromisso, consulta, entrevista, encontro (marcado); nomea��o, ordem, decreto; cargo, posi��o.
Obs.: apontamento = note, annotation, entry
apportion
divide and assign (according to a plan), allot, allocate
repartir, distribuir
apposite
appropriate, relevant
appraise
estimate, evaluate, assess, assay, rate
avaliar, estimar. apreciar, aquilatar
appreciate, appreciation, appreciated, appreciable
value (highly), prize, esteem, treasure, cherish; increase/raise/rise in value/price; recognize;
realize;
"Paintings appreciate rather than depreciate in value the longer you keep them."; think much of;
"I would really appreciate your take on this.";
"She made up her mind to resign because she thought she was not duly appreciated there.";
"Perhaps low-income families have not appreciated the important part they play.";
"He meant it when he said he wanted to help those children to appreciate their though small own personal achievements.";
"We shall give our appreciation for the conclusion of the work.";
"Stock artificially appreciated."
avaliar, estimar, apreciar, valorizar, encarecer, reconhecer (valor/import�ncia), perceber,
compreender, dar-se conta de, aumentar; agradecer, ficar agradecido
appreciative
showing gratitude
apprehend
comprehend, undestand, grasp (mentally), perceive; arrest, capture, seize
apreender, compreender
apprehension
foreboding, presentment, misgiving; dread, fear, anxiety:
"He is rather slow of apprehension.";
"According to popular apprehension."
apreens�o, temor, receio; percep��o, compreens�o, entendimento, opini�o
apprentice, apprenticeship
beginner, learner:
"A newspaper apprentice."
aprendiz, novato; estagi�rio
apprise
inform, give notice to
informar, notificar, avisar
approach
draw/come/go near(er); "They approached the house."; access; the means of getting to a place;
"The approach to the house was through a wood."; make a proposal or overtures/advances to;
"He is said to have pioneered in the sociological approach to Russia's peasants' political perception in the 20's.";
"The secretary also stated that the agent had approached government officials in an attempt to defect."
aproximar, acessar, abordar, tratar, lidar; influenciar, corromper, seduzir;
aproxima��o, acesso, passagem; semelhan�a
approbate
sanction, authorize
aprova��o
appropriate
arrogate, commandeer, confiscate, preempt, usurp; suitable, (be)fit(ting), suit, proper
apropriado, adequado, pr�prio, particular
appropriation
"The appropiation of funds for the university"
abertura de cr�dito, dota��o (or�ament�ria), verba destinada
approve
express a good opinion of; endorse, sanction, certify, accredit, ratify; approbate, authorize
aprovar, sancionar, autorizar
approve of
"How can anyone approve of that kind of behavior?"
aprovar como sendo bom e correto
approximate
(come/bring) near/close (to); look/seem like; almost/nearly exact/correct;
"I can give you the approximate cost."
aproximar, avizinhar, assemelhar; aproximado
appurtenance
appendage, adjunct, accessory, attachment; equipment, gear
apricot
an orange-yellow fruit with a big, hard seed
damasco
April
the fourth month of the year
Abril
April fool
April 1st is the All/April Fool's day. "Your zipper's open...April fool!"
a pessoa que � enganada ou que � alvo de uma brincadeira no dia primeiro de abril
apron
a piece of cloth or plastic worn in front of and cover clothes to keep them clean;
garment to protect clothing; protective shield; paved strip; platform
avental; protetor, anteparo
be tied to sb's apron strings
be under the control of, or dependent on, a woman, especially one's mother; to depend too much
on sb's mother, or an organization that behaves like a parent;
"We have all met adults who are tied to mother's apron strings , often in many subtle ways.";
"In the 1880's, workers were still tied to the apron strings of their companies."
depender das barras da saia da m�e
cut/untie the apron strings
"Your problem isn't your mother-in-law, it's your husband - he needs to cut the apron strings
and start thinking about you."
cortar o cord�o umbelical
apropos
apposite, material, germane, pertinent, relevant; opportunely; incidentally
oportuno, conveniente
apt
suitable, appropriate, fit, inclined, likely; quick to learn/undestand;
"He is afraid that his refusal could be apt to be suspect.";
"She said Italians are apt to daydream all the time.";
"Everyone agreed that his portrayal of Sir Edward's successive failures and personal disasters was a very apt
and realistic one.";
"He is apt to stammer when he is excited.";
"An incident apt to produce political problems.";
"An apt pupil."
apto, capaz, h�bil, competente, inteligente, sagaz, esperto, adequado, apropriado, disposto, inclinado,
suscet�vel de, habituado a, dado a; ter a tend�ncia/inclina��o de, costumar. Obs.: apto = able, capable
aptitude
ability, talent; quickness, intelligence, suitability, appropriateness
aptid�o, capacidade, habilidade. Obs.: atitude = attitude
aquaduct, aqueduct
pipe/channel/passage for (carrying) water, often a bridge, across a valley
aqueduto
aqualung
underwater breathing apparatus (for swimming under water)
roupa de mergulhador, cilindro de ar
aquamarine
transparent blue-green beryl (gemstone)
�gua-marinha
aquarium
tank/bowl/place keeping live aquatic animals/plants; a place where fish and other water animals
and plants are kept and studied
aqu�rio
aquatic
consisting of/relating to/being in water; living/growing/taking place in/on water
aqu�tico
aqueous
watery
aquoso
aquiline
curved/hooked like an eagle's beak