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Scale
01
escala, magnitude
the size, amount, or degree of one thing compared with another
Exemplos
We need to assess the scale of the problem before deciding on a suitable solution.
02
escama, escamas
each of the thin hard plates that cover the surface of the body of a fish or reptile
Exemplos
The snake 's scales allow it to move smoothly and efficiently across various terrains.
As escamas da cobra permitem que ela se mova suavemente e eficientemente por vários terrenos.
03
balança, peso
a device used to weigh people or objects
Exemplos
The jeweler employed a precision scale to weigh precious metals and gemstones for crafting jewelry.
O joalheiro empregou uma balança de precisão para pesar metais preciosos e pedras preciosas para a confecção de joias.
04
escala, gama musical
an arrangement of a series of musical notes with specified intervals, in ascending or descending pitch order
Exemplos
Learning to play scales is an essential foundation for any musician, as it enhances their understanding of harmony and melody.
Aprender a tocar escalas é uma base essencial para qualquer músico, pois melhora sua compreensão da harmonia e da melodia.
05
escala, graduação
a system of numerical values used to quantify and compare levels, degrees, or values
Exemplos
The Likert scale is commonly used in surveys to gauge responses.
A escala Likert é comumente usada em pesquisas para medir respostas.
06
escala, proporção
a principle of design that refers to the size of elements in a composition relative to one another or to the overall size of the composition itself
Exemplos
An understanding of scale is crucial in graphic design to ensure that text and graphics are legible and well-proportioned in a layout.
Uma compreensão da escala é crucial no design gráfico para garantir que o texto e os gráficos sejam legíveis e bem proporcionados em um layout.
07
a small leaf that covers and protects a bud or flower cluster, a modified leaf or bract that covers and protects a bud or catkin
Exemplos
He studies the arrangement of scales on the catkin.
08
an instrument or device with a series of graduated marks used to measure or indicate quantity
Exemplos
They mark values along the scale for calibration.
09
a metal sheathing of uniform thickness, often used as a protective covering, such as on artillery or armor
Exemplos
The shield 's scale deflects debris effectively.
10
a thin flake of dead skin or epidermis shed from the surface of the body
Exemplos
Dry weather causes the skin to produce small scales.
to scale
01
escalar, superar
to ascend or overcome a height or obstacle, often using a ladder
Transitive: to scale a height or obstacle
Exemplos
In military training, soldiers are often required to scale walls and structures during tactical exercises.
No treinamento militar, os soldados frequentemente são obrigados a escalar paredes e estruturas durante exercícios táticos.
02
ajustar, escalar
to adjust or modify something according to a specific rate, standard, or size
Transitive: to scale sth
Exemplos
The business plans to scale its marketing strategy to reach international customers.
A empresa planeja escalar sua estratégia de marketing para alcançar clientes internacionais.
03
pesar, medir
to measure or determine the weight of an object using a scale or balance
Transitive: to scale weight of something
Exemplos
The post office requires customers to scale their parcels at the counter to determine postage fees.
Os correios exigem que os clientes pesem suas encomendas no balcão para determinar as taxas de postagem.
04
pesar, registrar um peso
to register or indicate a particular weight on a scale or balance
Transitive: to scale a particular weight
Exemplos
Contestants anxiously waited to see if they had scaled their desired weight for their respective categories.
Os concorrentes aguardavam ansiosamente para ver se tinham pesado o peso desejado para as suas respectivas categorias.
05
escamar, remover as escamas
to take off or peel away scales, often from a fish or other similar surfaces
Transitive: to scale fish
Exemplos
In traditional recipes, it is often recommended to scale the fish just before cooking to maintain its freshness.
Nas receitas tradicionais, muitas vezes recomenda-se escamar o peixe imediatamente antes de cozinhar para manter sua frescura.
06
escalar, subir
to climb and reach the summit or the peak of a height
Transitive: to scale the peak of a height
Exemplos
The adventurer decided to scale the cliff to access the hidden cave at its summit.
O aventureiro decidiu escalar o penhasco para acessar a caverna oculta no seu cume.
07
escalar, conquistar
to use ladders or similar means to gain access to and conquer a fortified structure
Transitive: to scale a fortified structure
Exemplos
During the night assault, the elite unit successfully scaled the walls and infiltrated the enemy camp.
Durante o assalto noturno, a unidade de elite conseguiu escalar os muros e infiltrar-se no acampamento inimigo.
Árvore Lexical
scalable
scalage
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