Pesquisar
to make
[past form: made]
01
fazer, criar
to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials
Transitive: to make sth
Example
The students will make a model of the solar system for the science fair.
Os alunos vão fazer um modelo do sistema solar para a feira de ciências.
The carpenter can make custom furniture based on your design preferences.
O carpinteiro pode criar móveis personalizados com base nas suas preferências de design.
1.1
fazer, elaborar
to compose, formulate, or prepare something abstract or written
Transitive: to make sth
Example
The poet spent hours to make a heartfelt poem for her friend's birthday.
O poeta passou horas para elaborar um poema sincero para o aniversário de sua amiga.
Can you help me make a to-do list for the upcoming week?
Você pode me ajudar a elaborar uma lista de tarefas para a próxima semana?
1.2
preparar, fazer
to prepare or cook something
Transitive: to make food
Example
The chef will make a delicious pasta dish using fresh ingredients.
O chefe vai preparar um delicioso prato de massa usando ingredientes frescos.
The children are excited to make their own pizzas at the cooking class.
As crianças estão animadas para preparar suas próprias pizzas na aula de culinária.
02
fazer, causar
to lead to a certain outcome, whether intentionally or unintentionally
Transitive: to make an outcome
Example
Her comments can make confusion in the team.
Seus comentários podem causar confusão na equipe.
The storm will make delays in our travel plans.
A tempestade causará atrasos em nossos planos de viagem.
2.1
fazer, tornar
to cause someone or something to display or possess a specific quality, emotion, or state
Complex Transitive: to make sb/sth [adj]
Example
His encouraging words made the team more confident.
Suas palavras encorajadoras tornaram a equipe mais confiante.
The beautiful scenery makes the place serene and peaceful.
A linda paisagem torna o lugar sereno e pacífico.
2.2
fazer, contribuir a
to contribute significantly to the completeness or success of someone or something
Transitive: to make sb/sth
Example
A strong thesis statement can make an essay.
Uma tese forte pode contribuir para um ensaio.
The final touch of accessories can make the outfit.
O toque final de acessórios pode contribuir para o conjunto.
2.3
fazer, forçar
to force someone or something to do something
Ditransitive: to make sb do sth
Example
The bad weather made us cancel our outdoor plans.
O mau tempo nos fez cancelar nossos planos ao ar livre.
The strict deadline made the team work late into the night.
O prazo rigoroso forçou a equipe a trabalhar até tarde da noite.
2.4
nomear, designar
to choose or appoint someone to a specific position or role
Complex Transitive: to make sb holder of a position
Example
The committee decided to make him the chairman due to his experience and leadership skills.
O comitê decidiu nomeá-lo como presidente devido à sua experiência e habilidades de liderança.
The team unanimously made her captain for the upcoming season.
A equipe a nomeou unanimemente como capitã para a próxima temporada.
2.5
representar, fazer
to represent someone or something in a particular way
Complex Transitive: to make sb/sth [adj] | to make sb/sth do sth
Example
The artist tried to make the landscape look serene and peaceful in her painting.
A artista tentou representar a paisagem de forma serena e pacífica em sua pintura.
The journalist wanted to make the interviewee's perspective clear to the readers.
O jornalista queria representar a perspectiva do entrevistado de forma clara para os leitores.
03
gerar, obter
to gain or earn money, as by doing business
Transitive: to make a sum of money
Example
She makes $75,000 a year from her graphic design business.
Ela gera $75.000 por ano com seu negócio de design gráfico.
The professional athlete makes millions of dollars through endorsements.
O atleta profissional gera milhões de dólares através de patrocínios.
04
chegar, comparecer
to arrive at a place or event
Transitive: to make a place
Example
She had to make the party a bit late due to prior commitments.
Ela teve que chegar à festa um pouco tarde devido a compromissos anteriores.
We should start early to make the beach by noon.
Devemos começar cedo para chegar à praia ao meio-dia.
05
fazer, realizar
(dummy verb) to perform an action that is specified by a noun
Transitive: to make sth
Example
She had to make a decision about which college to attend.
Ela teve que fazer uma decisão sobre qual faculdade frequentar.
Can you make a suggestion for the theme of the party?
Você pode fazer uma sugestão para o tema da festa?
06
fazer, tornar
to suit the requirements or characteristics of something particular
Complex Transitive: to make sb/sth sb/sth | to make sb/sth [adj]
Linking Verb: to make sb/sth
Example
With her patience and knowledge, she would make a fantastic mentor.
Com sua paciência e conhecimento, ela tornaria uma mentora fantástica.
The old barn has the potential to make a charming guesthouse with some renovations.
O velho celeiro tem o potencial de tornar-se uma charmosa pousada com algumas renovações.
07
totalizar, soma
to add up to a specific quantity or total
Linking Verb: to make a quantity or total
Example
The total expenses make $ 500 for the month.
As despesas totais totalizam $500 para o mês.
When you combine the numbers, they make a sum of 100.
Quando você combina os números, eles totalizam 100.
7.1
achar, calcular
to guess or calculate a specific value or result
Example
What temperature do you make it in the room?
Qual a temperatura que você acha para o cômodo?
Looking at the map, I make the distance to be around 100 kilometers.
Olhando para o mapa, eu calculo que a distância é de cerca de 100 quilômetros.
08
conquistar, seduzir
to try to persuade a particular person to consent to have sexual intercourse with one
Dialect
American
AmericanTransitive: to make sb
Example
He could n't help but wonder if he would ever succeed in making Kate, as he had been trying for two years now.
Ele não pôde deixar de se perguntar se conseguiria algum dia conquistar Kate, como vinha tentando há dois anos.
Despite all her attempts to make Joe, he remained aloof and uninterested.
Apesar de todas as suas tentativas de conquistar Joe, ele permaneceu distante e desinteressado.
09
cumprir, executar
(in bridge, whist, or other similar card games) to successfully fulfill their contract by taking the required number of tricks
Transitive: to make a contract
Example
Despite challenging circumstances, the skilled player managed to make the contract by taking all the necessary tricks.
Apesar das circunstâncias desafiadoras, o jogador habilidoso conseguiu cumprir o contrato, levando todos os truques necessários.
The strategic bidding allowed the team to make their slam contract and secure a substantial point advantage.
A licitação estratégica permitiu que a equipe cumprisse seu contrato de slam e garantisse uma vantagem substancial de pontos.
10
fazer, marcar
to achieve a specific score or result in a sports game
Transitive: to make a score or result
Example
The team made 45 points in the first quarter of the basketball game.
A equipe fez 45 pontos no primeiro quarto do jogo de basquete.
The basketball team made 110 points in the last game.
A equipe de basquete marcou 110 pontos no último jogo.
11
tornar-se, conseguir
to succeed in reaching a particular status, position, or achievement
Transitive: to make a position or rank
Example
Despite numerous attempts, she could n't make the top three in the competition.
Apesar de inúmeras tentativas, ela não conseguiu tornar-se entre os três primeiros na competição.
Despite the tight schedule, they are determined to make the project deadline.
Apesar do cronograma apertado, eles estão determinados a conseguir o prazo do projeto.
12
totaliza, soma
to count to a particular total
Linking Verb: to make a particular total
Example
She canceled plans again, That makes the fourth time this month!
Ela cancelou os planos novamente. Isso totaliza quatro vezes este mês!
' We have n't finished the assignment yet ', ' That makes three of us.'
"Ainda não terminamos a atividade", "Isso totaliza três de nós."
13
atuar, fazer
to perform or act in a movie, play, or similar production
Transitive: to make a movie or similar production
Example
Tom Hanks has made many films, including " Forrest Gump " and " Saving Private Ryan. "
Tom Hanks atuou em muitos filmes, incluindo "Forrest Gump" e "O Resgate do Soldado Ryan."
Meryl Streep is one of the most celebrated actresses of all time, having made over 100 films.
Meryl Streep é uma das atrizes mais celebradas de todos os tempos, tendo atuado em mais de 100 filmes.
14
fazer, causar
to cause someone do something particular
Ditransitive: to make sb do sth
Example
The funny movie always makes me laugh uncontrollably.
O filme engraçado sempre me faz rir incontrolavelmente.
The unexpected news made her gasp in surprise.
A notícia inesperada a fez ofegar de surpresa.
15
fazer, causar
to produce a visible effect by breaking, tearing, hitting, or removing material
Transitive: to make a mark or cut in sth | to make a mark or cut on sth
Example
The hammer made a crack in the wall as he tried to hang the painting.
O martelo causou uma rachadura na parede enquanto ele tentava pendurar o quadro.
Strong winds made a hole in the old tent during the storm.
Ventos fortes causaram um buraco na velha tenda durante a tempestade.
16
tornar, fazer
to turn into a particular type of person or thing
Complex Transitive: to make sb/sth [adj] | to make sth sth
Transitive: to make sth
Example
Do n't make a habit out of being late.
Não torne um hábito de chegar atrasado.
You 've made a huge mess in the kitchen.
Você fez uma grande bagunça na cozinha.
17
aparecer, figurar
to feature in a publication or news coverage
Transitive: to make a publication or news coverage
Example
The scandal made the evening news, sparking a public outcry.
O escândalo apareceu no noticiário da noite, provocando um clamor público.
If the team wins the championship, it will make the front page of the sports section.
Se a equipe ganhar o campeonato, ela vai figurar na primeira página da seção de esportes.
18
fazer, conseguir
(in sports) to successfully accomplish a specific action
Transitive: to make sth
Example
After a failed attempt, the striker made the penalty kick on the second try.
Após uma tentativa falhada, o atacante fez o pênalti na segunda tentativa.
In the penalty shootout, the goalkeeper blocked the first kick but could n't make the second save.
Na disputa de pênaltis, o goleiro bloqueou a primeira cobrança, mas não conseguiu fazer a segunda defesa.
19
formar, constituir
to form or constitute a pair or group with a particular characteristic or quality
Transitive: to make a pair or group
Example
They made an incredible team on the basketball court.
Eles formaram um time incrível na quadra de basquete.
The musicians made a harmonious ensemble during the concert.
Os músicos formaram um conjunto harmonioso durante o concerto.
20
preparar-se para, fingir
to appear to start an action
Transitive: to make to do sth
Example
He made to leave the room, but then hesitated.
Ele preparou-se para sair da sala, mas então hesitou.
As the bell rang, the students made to exit the classroom.
Quando o sino tocou, os alunos se prepararam para sair da sala de aula.
21
fingir, comportar-se
to act or behave in a particular manner
Transitive: to make to do sth
Example
She made as if she was interested in his story, but I could tell she was bored.
Ela fingiu que estava interessada na história dele, mas eu percebi que estava entediada.
He made to care even though I knew he did n't.
Ele fingiu se importar, mesmo sabendo que não se importava.
22
marcar, agendar
to decide specific arrangement or time
Ditransitive: to make an activity or event a particular time
Example
We need to schedule the meeting; let's make it 2:00 PM tomorrow.
Precisamos agendar a reunião; vamos marcá-la para as 14:00 de amanhã.
What time works for everyone?
Que horas funcionam para todos? Podemos marcar para as 20:00 para a reserva do jantar?
23
fazer, tornar
to cause something or someone to be changed in a specified way
Complex Transitive: to make sb/sth sth
Example
We were going to order pizza for the party, but someone suggested to make it a potluck dinner instead.
Nós íamos pedir pizza para a festa, mas alguém sugeriu tornar isso um jantar de truque.
I'll have a large coffee, please.
Eu vou querer um café grande, por favor. Na verdade, torne isso um latte.
24
embaralhar, misturar
to mix up a deck of cards thoroughly before dealing them in a card game
Transitive: to make a deck of cards
Example
After each round, the dealer would make the cards to ensure a fair game.
Após cada rodada, o dealer embaralhava as cartas para garantir um jogo justo.
Players often take turns making the deck to prevent any predictability in the card distribution.
Os jogadores costumam se revezar embaralhando o baralho para prevenir qualquer previsibilidade na distribuição das cartas.
25
fazer, transformar
to change or shape something to transform it into something else
Transitive: to make sth
Example
Can you make a paper airplane for me with this sheet of paper?
Você pode fazer um avião de papel para mim com esta folha de papel?
The artist can make a sculpture from a block of marble.
O artista pode transformar um bloco de mármore em uma escultura.
26
agir como, fingir ser
to act like something or someone
Transitive: to make sb/sth | to make like sb/sth
Example
At the costume party, she decided to make like a pirate, complete with an eye patch and a wooden leg.
Na festa à fantasia, ela decidiu agir como uma pirata, completa com um tapa-olho e uma perna de pau.
At the party, everyone was encouraged to make a different animal for a fun game of charades.
Na festa, todos foram incentivados a agir como um animal diferente para um divertido jogo de mímica.
27
considerar, enxergar
to consider someone or something in a particular way
Complex Transitive: to make sb/sth as sb/sth | to make sb/sth into sb/sth
Example
Do n't make her as just another employee; she's a key contributor to the team's success.
Não a considere apenas como mais uma funcionária; ela é uma contribuição chave para o sucesso da equipe.
Some people make the old building as a symbol of the town's rich history.
Algumas pessoas enxergam o antigo edifício como um símbolo da rica história da cidade.
28
traduzir, verter
to translate a text from one language into another
Complex Transitive: to make sth [adj]
Old useExample
She made the philosophical treaties Chinese, aiming to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western philosophical traditions.
Ela traduziu os tratados filosóficos para o chinês, visando unir as tradições filosóficas do Oriente e do Ocidente.
The poet's works were made Italian, capturing the nuances and beauty of the original language.
As obras do poeta foram traduzidas para o italiano, capturando as nuances e a beleza da língua original.
29
fechar, trancar
to close doors, windows, or entrances
Transitive: to make an entrance
Example
As a safety measure, make sure to make the windows and doors securely before leaving the house.
Como medida de segurança, certifique-se de fechar e trancar as janelas e portas antes de sair de casa.
In anticipation of the storm, the residents decided to make all windows and doors tightly.
Na expectativa da tempestade, os residentes decidiram fechar todas as janelas e portas bem apertadas.
30
subir, descer
(of the tide) to start coming in or going out
Intransitive
Example
As the sun set, the tide began to make, signaling the start of the incoming waves.
À medida que o sol se punha, a maré começou a subir, sinalizando o início das ondas que chegavam.
Sailors waited for the tide to make before navigating their boats into the harbor.
Os marinheiros esperaram a maré subir antes de navegar com seus barcos para o porto.
Make
01
embaralhamento, baralhamento
the act of mixing cards haphazardly
02
marca, fabricante
the manufacturer or brand of a vehicle
Example
The make of the car was displayed prominently on the grille.
She owned several vehicles, each from a different make.
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