like
like
laɪk
laik
British pronunciation
/laɪk/
to like
01

gostar, apreciar

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting
Transitive: to like sb/sth
to like definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
What kind of music do you like?
Que tipo de música você gosta?
1.1

gostar, dar like

to show support for or interest in a post shared on social media, a blog, etc. by tapping a specific button
Transitive: to like a social media content
to like definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
The blog post has been liked by dozens of readers.
A postagem do blog foi curtida por dezenas de leitores.
02

gostar, apreciar

to express one's desire or want for something
example
Exemplos
Order whichever pizza you like — I'm fine with any topping.
Peça qualquer pizza que você goste—estou bem com qualquer cobertura.
2.1

gostar, querer

to wish for or want something, especially used with would or should as a polite formula
Transitive: to like to do sth
to like definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
Would you like to come over for dinner tonight?
Você gostaria de vir para o jantar esta noite?
2.2

gostar, preferir

to prefer something or to prefer something done in a certain way
Complex Transitive: to like sth [adj]
example
Exemplos
He likes his steak well-done, not medium-rare.
Ele gosta do seu bife bem passado, não malpassado.
03

gostar, apreciar

to be suitable or agreeable to someone or something
Transitive: to like sth
example
Exemplos
I hope this plan will like the team's preferences.
Espero que este plano agrade às preferências da equipe.
01

como

used to indicate that something or someone shares the same qualities or features to another
like definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
The stars shine like diamonds in the night sky.
As estrelas brilham como diamantes no céu noturno.
02

como

used to provide an example
like definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
He likes fruits like apples, oranges, and bananas.
03

como, igual a

used in a question asking for a description of someone or something
04

como, à maneira de

used to indicate a typical characteristic or quality of someone or something
example
Exemplos
It ’s just like you to make a joke in a serious situation.
É bem como você fazer uma piada em uma situação séria.
05

como, da mesma maneira que

used to indicate the manner or way of doing something
example
Exemplos
What were you thinking leaving without saying goodbye like that.
O que você estava pensando saindo sem se despedir assim.
01

curtir, like

something by which a person can show their interest in or approval of a post shared on social media, a blog, etc. by tapping a specific button
like definition and meaning
02

tipo, classe

a kind of person
03

similar, parecido

a similar kind
04

gostos, preferências

a set of things one enjoys or has a tendency for
example
Exemplos
The survey asked participants to list their likes and dislikes.
A pesquisa pediu aos participantes que listassem seus gostos e desgostos.
01

semelhante, parecido

identical or nearly the same in appearance, characteristics, etc.
like definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
The team members share like interests and hobbies.
Os membros da equipe compartilham interesses e hobbies semelhantes.
02

igual, equivalente

equal in amount or value
03

similar, parecido

suggesting similarities in qualities or appearance
example
Exemplos
She showed a child-like enthusiasm for learning new things.
Ela mostrou um entusiasmo infantil por aprender coisas novas.
04

idêntico, semelhante

conforming in every respect
01

tipo

used as a filler word or hesitation marker
example
Exemplos
I could n’t believe it — she just, like, walked away without saying anything!
Eu não conseguia acreditar—ela simplesmente, tipo, foi embora sem dizer nada!
02

tipo

used as a filler in conversation, often to add emphasis, provide examples, or express approximation
example
Exemplos
I was, like, so surprised when I heard the news.
Eu estava, tipo, tão surpreso quando ouvi a notícia.
01

como

used to introduce a comparison or analogy between two things, indicating similarity or resemblance
example
Exemplos
He handles stress like a marathon runner handles fatigue, pushing through with determination.
Ele lida com o estresse como um maratonista lida com a fadiga, avançando com determinação.
02

como se, como

as if, used to describe the way something is done
example
Exemplos
He looked at the painting like he was trying to decipher a cryptic message.
Ele olhou para a pintura como se estivesse tentando decifrar uma mensagem enigmática.
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