to play

play

pleɪ

plei

platy

Definição e significado de "play"em inglês

to play

VERBO

brincar, divertir-se

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

Intransitive

informações gramaticais

composição morfológica

simples

verbo de ação

regular

presente

play

3.ª pessoa do singular

plays

particípio presente

playing

pretérito simples

played

particípio passado

played

Exemplos

A group of children were playing on the playground.

Um grupo de crianças estava brincando no parquinho.

1.1

jogar, divertir-se

to take part in a game or activity for fun

Transitive: to play a game

Exemplos

A group of kids were playing tag in the park.

Um grupo de crianças estava brincando de pega-pega no parque.

1.2

jogar, interpretar

to assume a role or character during a game or playful activity

Transitive: to play a role

Exemplos

John and his sister enjoyed playing "doctor," with John pretending to be the patient while his sister acted as the caring physician.

John e sua irmã gostavam de brincar de "médico", com John fingindo ser o paciente enquanto sua irmã interpretava o médico carinhoso.

jogar

to participate in a game or sport to compete with another individual or another team

Intransitive: to play against sb | to play with sb

Exemplos

Brazil is playing against Argentina in the upcoming match.

O Brasil joga contra a Argentina no próximo jogo.

2.1

jogar

(in card games) to place a card face-up on the table, revealing its value

Transitive: to play a card

Exemplos

As the round progressed, players began to strategize and carefully choose which cards to play.

À medida que a rodada avançava, os jogadores começaram a elaborar estratégias e a escolher cuidadosamente quais cartas jogar.

2.2

jogar, bater

to strike a ball with a part of one's body or an object

Transitive: to play a ball

Exemplos

He played a overhead smash.

Ele jogou um smash por cima da cabeça.

2.3

colocar para jogar, posicionar

to assign someone to assume a particular role and position and take part in a match

Transitive: to play sb | to play sb as a role and position | to play sb in a role and position

Exemplos

I think we should play John as the goalkeeper.

Acho que devemos jogar John como goleiro.

2.4

jogar

(in the game of chess) to move a piece

Transitive: to play a chess piece

Exemplos

He played his bishop to b6.

Ele moveu seu bispo para b6.

2.5

jogar, desempenhar

to assume a particular position or role in a sports team

Intransitive: to play as a role | to play in a position

Exemplos

He plays as a goalkeeper in the hockey team.

Ele joga como goleiro no time de hóquei.

tocar, interpretar

to perform music on a musical instrument

Intransitive: to play | to play on an instrument

Transitive: to play a musical piece on an instrument

Exemplos

He played Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 on the violin.

Ele tocou a Sinfonia nº 5 de Beethoven no violino.

3.1

tocar, dominar

to have the ability to play a musical instrument well

Transitive: to play a musical instrument

Exemplos

Have you ever wished you knew how to play the piano?

Você já desejou saber como tocar piano?

3.2

acompanhar, tocar

to provide musical accompaniment for someone's movement in a specified direction

Transitive: to play sb somewhere

Exemplos

The marching band played them out of the stadium with a triumphant tune.

A banda marcial os tocou para fora do estádio com uma melodia triunfante.

interpretar

to represent the role of a particular character in a play, movie, etc.

Transitive: to play a character

Exemplos

He played a villain in the action movie.

Ele interpretou um vilão no filme de ação.

4.1

atuar, fingir

to behave as if one is someone else with a different personality or characteristics

Transitive: to play sb

Exemplos

He tends to play the victim in every situation, making others feel guilty and responsible for his misfortunes.

Ele tende a fazer o papel de vítima em todas as situações, fazendo com que os outros se sintam culpados e responsáveis por seus infortúnios.

tocar, reproduzir

to activate a device, such as a disc or music player, to produce audio or display recorded images

Transitive: to play an audio or recorded images

Exemplos

I played white noise through my headphones to drown out the chatter in the busy café.

Toquei ruído branco pelos meus fones de ouvido para abafar o papo no café movimentado.

5.1

tocar, reproduzir

(of a music player, DVD player, musical instrument, etc.) to generate or produce recorded images or sounds

Transitive: to play recorded images or sounds

Exemplos

In the distance, a piano was playing a soft melody

À distância, um piano tocava uma melodia suave.

tocar, atuar

(of a band, theater company, etc.) to perform at a particular place

Transitive: to play a show somewhere

Exemplos

The band played an energetic set at the local pub.

A banda tocou um set energético no pub local.

6.1

representar

(of plays or shows) to be performed and presented before an audience

Intransitive

Exemplos

The Broadway musical was playing to full houses every night.

O musical da Broadway estava em cartaz para plateias lotadas todas as noites.

jogar, brincar

to appear or move quickly and lightly, particularly in a way that often changes shape or direction

Intransitive

Exemplos

A mysterious smile played on her lips, revealing nothing.

Um sorriso misterioso brincava em seus lábios, não revelando nada.

jogar, cooperar

to be willing to cooperate with others, particularly to complete a particular task or goal

Intransitive

Exemplos

She asked for assistance, but her friends wouldn't play along.

Ela pediu ajuda, mas seus amigos não quiseram entrar no jogo.

brincar, manipular

to manipulate or handle something in a playful, often aimless or idle, manner

Intransitive: to play with sth

Exemplos

He found himself playing with the zipper on his jacket, pulling it up and down repeatedly.

Ele se viu brincando com o zíper de sua jaqueta, puxando-o para cima e para baixo repetidamente.

jogar, influenciar

to actively influence or impact a situation, event, or outcome

Transitive: to play a part

Exemplos

Every citizen has a role to play in building a strong and cohesive community.

Cada cidadão tem um papel a desempenhar na construção de uma comunidade forte e coesa.

jogar, manipular

to approach or engage in something in a lighthearted or unserious manner, often with an element of manipulation

Exemplos

He liked to play with his colleagues' emotions during the meeting.

Ele gostava de brincar com as emoções dos seus colegas durante a reunião.

cansar, esgotar

to let a fish tire itself out by pulling against the line before bringing it in

Transitive: to play a fish

Exemplos

As the fish thrashed and pulled, he played it skillfully, waiting for the right moment to start reeling it in.

Enquanto o peixe se debatia e puxava, ele o jogou habilmente, esperando o momento certo para começar a recolhê-lo.

jogar, apostar

to wager or stake money in a game of chance

Transitive: to play an amount of money

Exemplos

He decided to play $20 on the roulette table.

Ele decidiu apostar $20 na mesa de roleta.

jogar, apostar

to make wagers on the outcome of events or races

Transitive: to play events or races

Exemplos

She likes to play the races and bets on her favorite horses.

Ela gosta de jogar nas corridas e apostar em seus cavalos favoritos.

jorrar, jogar

(of a fountain or other source of water) to send out a steady flow of water

Intransitive

Transitive: to play sth

Exemplos

The fountain in the park played a graceful stream of water.

A fonte no parque tocava um córrego gracioso de água.

jogar, gerir

to address or handle a situation according to the specified approach or strategy

Transitive: to play a situation in a specific manner

Exemplos

He chose to play the situation diplomatically, avoiding confrontation.

Ele optou por jogar a situação diplomaticamente, evitando o confronto.

Play

SUBSTANTIVO

jogo

an activity that is done for fun, mostly by children

informações gramaticais

estado de animacidade

abstrato

composição morfológica

simples

incontável

forma plural

plays

Exemplos

The children's laughter filled the playground as they engaged in play.

O riso das crianças encheu o parquinho enquanto elas se envolviam no jogo.

jogo, participação

the act of engaging in a game or activity for stakes, aiming to win a prize, often involving payment for participation

Exemplos

He bought a lottery ticket, participating in the play for a chance at the jackpot.

Ele comprou um bilhete de loteria, participando do jogo por uma chance no jackpot.

peça, peça teatral

a written story that is meant to be performed on a stage, radio, or television

Exemplos

The playwright's new play will debut at the local theater next month.

A nova peça do dramaturgo estreará no teatro local no próximo mês.

jogada, estratégia

an effort or action taken to achieve or obtain something

Exemplos

His play for the promotion involved taking on more projects and responsibilities.

Seu jogo para a promoção envolveu assumir mais projetos e responsabilidades.

jogo, folga

the allowance for movement or room to maneuver

Exemplos

The engineers designed the new joint with enough play to allow for movement in all directions.

Os engenheiros projetaram a nova junta com folga suficiente para permitir movimento em todas as direções.

5.1

margem de manobra, liberdade de ação

the range or flexibility to act or operate freely

Exemplos

The new regulations introduced play in how businesses could operate.

As novas regulamentações introduzidas jogam em como as empresas poderiam operar.

jogada, manobra

a skillful and coordinated action performed with precision and dexterity

Exemplos

The quarterback's play in the final seconds won the game.

O jogo do quarterback nos segundos finais venceu o jogo.

brincadeira, zombaria

verbal wit or teasing, often at another's expense, but intended in a humorous and light-hearted manner

Exemplos

Their friendly play at the dinner table always makes everyone laugh.

O jogo amigável deles na mesa de jantar sempre faz todo mundo rir.

reprodução, início

the function or action of starting or initiating the playback of a media file

Exemplos

She pressed play to start watching the movie.

Ela pressionou play para começar a assistir ao filme.

jogo, diversão

gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

estratégia, jogada

a prearranged strategy or plan of action used in team sports

Exemplos

The coach called a new play to surprise the opposing team.

O treinador chamou um novo jogo para surpreender a equipe adversária.

jogo

activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules

jogo, esgrima

the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully

jogo, utilização

utilization or exercise

peça

a live presentation of a play or stage production

jogo, ação

a state in which action is feasible

luz fraca e trêmula, luz tremulante

a weak and tremulous light

tempo de jogo, duração do jogo

(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds

Árvore Lexical

misplay

overplay

played

play

Palavras Próximas

Definição e significado de "play"em inglês

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