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Scale
01
escala, magnitude
the size, amount, or degree of one thing compared with another
Exemplos
The scale of the earthquake was so immense that it caused widespread damage across the region.
When choosing a new car, he considered the scale of fuel efficiency in relation to the vehicle's size.
02
escama, escamas
each of the thin hard plates that cover the surface of the body of a fish or reptile
Exemplos
The fish 's scales shimmered in the sunlight as it leaped out of the water.
As escamas do peixe brilhavam à luz do sol enquanto ele saltava para fora da água.
The alligator 's scales provide protection from predators and help regulate body temperature.
As escamas do jacaré proporcionam proteção contra predadores e ajudam a regular a temperatura corporal.
03
balança, peso
a device used to weigh people or objects
Exemplos
The bathroom scale indicated that she had lost a few pounds after her diet and exercise regimen.
A balança do banheiro indicou que ela havia perdido alguns quilos após sua dieta e regime de exercícios.
The warehouse manager used a large industrial scale to weigh the shipments of goods.
O gerente do armazém usou uma grande balança industrial para pesar os carregamentos de mercadorias.
04
escala, gama musical
an arrangement of a series of musical notes with specified intervals, in ascending or descending pitch order
Exemplos
The C major scale consists of seven notes, starting with C and following a specific pattern of intervals.
A escala de dó maior consiste em sete notas, começando com dó e seguindo um padrão específico de intervalos.
The guitarist practiced various scales to improve their finger dexterity and knowledge of musical theory.
O guitarrista praticou várias escalas para melhorar a destreza dos dedos e o conhecimento da teoria musical.
05
escala, graduação
a system of numerical values used to quantify and compare levels, degrees, or values
Exemplos
The earthquake's intensity was measured on the Richter scale.
A intensidade do terremoto foi medida na escala Richter.
The temperature scale can be in Celsius, Fahrenheit, or Kelvin.
A escala de temperatura pode estar em Celsius, Fahrenheit ou Kelvin.
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
In architectural design, the scale of the building's facade elements should harmonize with the structure's overall size.
No design arquitetônico, a escala dos elementos da fachada do edifício deve harmonizar-se com o tamanho geral da estrutura.
The artist carefully considered the scale of the objects in the painting to create a balanced and visually pleasing composition.
O artista considerou cuidadosamente a escala dos objetos na pintura para criar uma composição equilibrada e visualmente agradável.
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
The buds are enclosed by protective scales.
She examines the scale at the tip of the developing shoot.
08
an instrument or device with a series of graduated marks used to measure or indicate quantity
Exemplos
The thermometer has a scale in degrees Celsius.
He checks the scale on the measuring cup.
09
a metal sheathing of uniform thickness, often used as a protective covering, such as on artillery or armor
Exemplos
The tank is reinforced with a scale of metal plates.
Artillery crews work behind protective scale shielding.
10
a thin flake of dead skin or epidermis shed from the surface of the body
Exemplos
The dermatologist examines scales on the patient's scalp.
He notices scales forming after a sunburn.
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 the competition, participants aimed to scale the vertical wall as quickly as possible.
Na competição, os participantes visaram escalar a parede vertical o mais rápido possível.
The burglar attempted to scale the fence to gain unauthorized access to the secured area.
O ladrão tentou escalar a cerca para obter acesso não autorizado à área segura.
02
ajustar, escalar
to adjust or modify something according to a specific rate, standard, or size
Transitive: to scale sth
Exemplos
The architect carefully scaled the blueprint to ensure it would fit within the available space.
O arquiteto dimensionou cuidadosamente a planta para garantir que ela caberia no espaço disponível.
The economist scaled the inflation rate against historical data to make predictions about the future.
O economista escalou a taxa de inflação em relação aos dados históricos para fazer previsões sobre o futuro.
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 chef asked the assistant to scale the ingredients carefully.
O chef pediu ao assistente para pesar os ingredientes com cuidado.
Before shipping the goods, the warehouse workers need to scale each package.
Antes de enviar as mercadorias, os trabalhadores do armazém precisam pesar cada pacote.
04
pesar, registrar um peso
to register or indicate a particular weight on a scale or balance
Transitive: to scale a particular weight
Exemplos
The fishing tournament required participants to bring in catches that scaled a minimum weight of 2 pounds.
O torneio de pesca exigia que os participantes trouxessem capturas que pesassem no mínimo 2 libras.
The nutritionist advised her clients to aim for a diet that allowed them to scale a healthy weight.
A nutricionista aconselhou seus clientes a buscarem uma dieta que lhes permitisse alcançar um peso saudável.
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
The chef skillfully scaled the fish.
O chef habilmente escamou o peixe.
The culinary student practiced the technique of scaling fish under the guidance of the chef instructor.
O estudante de culinária praticou a técnica de escamar peixe sob a orientação do chef instrutor.
06
escalar, subir
to climb and reach the summit or the peak of a height
Transitive: to scale the peak of a height
Exemplos
After a challenging ascent, the climbers finally scaled the summit of the mountain.
Após uma subida desafiadora, os alpinistas finalmente escalaram o cume da montanha.
To access the ancient ruins, archaeologists had to scale the steep hillside in the dense jungle.
Para acessar as ruínas antigas, os arqueólogos tiveram que escalar a encosta íngreme na densa selva.
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
The army attempted to scale the castle walls during the siege.
O exército tentou escalar os muros do castelo durante o cerco.
The soldiers managed to scale the fortress walls and gain entry to the enemy stronghold.
Os soldados conseguiram escalar os muros da fortaleza e entrar no reduto inimigo.
Árvore Lexical
scalable
scalage
scaleless
scale
