Pesquisar
to scratch
01
arranhar, riscas
to make small cuts or marks on a surface
Transitive: to scratch a surface
Example
The sharp rock accidentally scratched the surface of the car's paint.
A pedra afiada arranhou acidentalmente a superfície da pintura do carro.
The puppy scratched the floor trying to bury its bone.
O cachorro arranhou o chão tentando enterrar seu osso.
02
coçar, arranhar
to rub a person's or one's own skin to relieve an itching sensation, particularly with one's fingernails
Transitive: to scratch the skin
Example
She had to scratch her mosquito bites to soothe the irritation.
Ela teve que coçar suas picadas de mosquito para aliviar a irritação.
The cat sat contentedly, allowing the owner to scratch its chin.
O gato sentou-se contente, permitindo que o dono o coçasse no queixo.
03
desistir, abandonar
to cancel or abandon an undertaking or project
Transitive: to scratch an idea or plan
Example
Due to budget constraints, they decided to scratch the plans for the new office building.
Devido a restrições orçamentárias, eles decidiram desistir dos planos para o novo prédio de escritórios.
The committee scratched the idea of hosting the conference this year and decided to revisit it in the future.
O comitê desistiu da ideia de sediar a conferência este ano e decidiu revisitar o assunto no futuro.
04
arranhar, raspar
to scrape over a hard surface and make a grating noise
Intransitive
Example
The chair legs scratched against the tiled floor as she moved it across the kitchen.
As pernas da cadeira arranharam o chão de azulejos enquanto ela a movimentava pela cozinha.
He winced as the fork scratched along the surface of the ceramic plate.
Ele estremeceu ao ouvir o garfo arranhar a superfície do prato de cerâmica.
05
arranhar, riscá
to create a mark or indentation on a surface using a sharp or pointed object
Transitive: to scratch a mark or indentation into sth | to scratch a mark or indentation onto sth
Example
She scratched her initials into the wooden bench with a pocket knife.
Ela arranhou suas iniciais no banco de madeira com uma faca de bolso.
He scratched a message onto the stone wall using a piece of flint.
Ele arranhou uma mensagem na parede de pedra usando um pedaço de pederneira.
06
ralar, sujeitar-se a trabalho duro
to earn money through labor, often involving difficult or unconventional methods
Intransitive
Example
After losing his job, he had to scratch to support his family, taking on any work he could find.
Depois de perder o emprego, ele teve que ralar para sustentar a família, aceitando qualquer trabalho que pudesse encontrar.
Despite the challenges, she scratched to provide for her children, taking on multiple part-time jobs.
Apesar dos desafios, ela ralou para sustentar os filhos, assumindo vários empregos de meio período.
07
riscar, eliminar
to remove or eliminate something by erasing, or drawing a line through it
Transitive: to scratch a word or text
Example
She scratched the wrong answer and filled in the correct one on the exam paper.
Ela riscou a resposta errada e preencheu a correta na folha do exame.
The editor scratched the redundant paragraphs from the manuscript to improve clarity.
O editor riscou os parágrafos redundantes do manuscrito para melhorar a clareza.
08
arranhar, riscado
to make a small, shallow mark or injury on the skin by rubbing something sharp or rough against it
Transitive: to scratch a person or body part
Example
She scratched her ankle while climbing over the fence.
Ela arranhou o tornozelo enquanto escalava a cerca.
The cat scratched me when I tried to pet it.
O gato me arranhou quando tentei acariciá-lo.
Scratch
01
arranhão, rasgo
a small cut on the skin caused by something sharp, like a fingernail, thorn, or rough surface
What is a "scratch"?
A scratch is a small, shallow cut or scrape on the skin, often caused by something sharp like a fingernail, thorn, or rough surface. Scratches usually result in minor bleeding and can cause a stinging sensation. They are generally not serious and heal quickly with basic care, such as cleaning the area with soap and water, and possibly applying a disinfectant and a bandage to keep it clean and protected while it heals.
02
grana, bufunfa
an informal slang for cash or money, often used in casual contexts
Example
He was thrilled to get some extra scratch from his freelance work.
Ele estava empolgado por conseguir um pouco de grana extra com seu trabalho freelance.
They had to come up with a significant amount of scratch to cover the unexpected expenses.
Eles tiveram que arranjar uma quantidade significativa de grana para cobrir as despesas inesperadas.
03
riscado, arranhão
an indication of damage
04
garranchos, letra de médico
poor handwriting
05
riscado, arranhão
a harsh noise made by scraping
06
ração seca, farinha seca
dry mash for poultry
07
marcação, linha de partida
a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
08
retirante, eliminado
a competitor who withdraws from a race or competition before it starts
Who is a "scratch"?
A scratch is a competitor who withdraws from a race or competition before it begins. This can happen for various reasons, such as injury, illness, or a change in circumstances that prevents them from participating. When someone scratches, they are no longer part of the event, and their spot is typically left empty or given to another competitor.
Example
Due to an injury, the runner was a scratch from the marathon.
Just before the event, the cyclist became a scratch due to illness.
09
rasguinho, arranhão
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
scratch
01
golfista de nível zero, golfista scratch
of a golfer who is capable of playing to the standard of the course rating
Example
He aspired to become a scratch golfer through diligent practice and training.
Ele aspirava a se tornar um golfista de nível zero através de prática e treinamento diligentes.
She sought advice from a scratch player to improve her game.
Ela buscou conselho de um golfista scratch para melhorar seu jogo.
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