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short
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curtas, baixas
having a below-average distance between two points
Example
She wore a shirt with short sleeves to stay cool in the summer heat.
Ela usou uma camisa de mangas curtas para se manter fresca no calor do verão.
He preferred to wear short pants while exercising to allow for greater freedom of movement.
Ele preferiu usar calças curtas enquanto se exercitava para permitir maior liberdade de movimento.
Example
I had a short chat with my neighbor this morning.
Eu tive uma conversa breve com meu vizinho esta manhã.
She gave me a short introduction to the project.
Ela me deu uma breve introdução ao projeto.
03
baixo, pequeno
(of a person) having a height that is less than what is thought to be the average height
Example
At just five feet tall, she was considered short compared to her classmates.
Com apenas um metro e cinquenta de altura, ela era considerada baixa em comparação com seus colegas de classe.
The short man had to stand on his tiptoes to reach the top shelf at the grocery store.
O homem baixo teve que ficar na ponta dos pés para alcançar a prateleira de cima no supermercado.
04
insuficiente, carente
lacking a sufficient amount of something in general
Example
The report was short on facts and figures.
We ’re running short on time to complete the project.
05
faltando, em falta
lacking an exact amount or number needed to meet a specific requirement or total
Example
We are two apples short for the recipe.
The team is three players short for the match.
06
areado, morro
(of pastry) easily broken apart due to a high amount of fat
Example
The pie crust was wonderfully short, crumbling at the touch of a fork.
A crosta da torta estava maravilhosamente areada, esfarelando ao toque de um garfo.
Her shortbread cookies were perfectly short, melting in the mouth with each bite.
Os biscoitos amanteigados dela eram perfeitamente areados, derretendo na boca a cada mordida.
07
decisões imediatas, visão limitada
(of decision-making and planning) focusing only on immediate outcomes without considering long-term effects
Example
His short decision-making often led to long-term problems.
Suas decisões imediatas, visão limitada frequentemente levavam a problemas a longo prazo.
The company ’s short strategy ignored future market trends.
A estratégia de decisões imediatas e visão limitada da empresa ignorou as tendências futuras do mercado.
08
curtos, breves
(of syllables and vowels) having a brief duration, specifically when referring to speech sounds or syllables
Example
The linguist emphasized the importance of recognizing short syllables in phonetics.
O linguista enfatizou a importância de reconhecer sílabas breves na fonética.
In the word “ cat, ” the vowel sound is short.
Na palavra "gato", o som da vogal é breve.
09
vendido a descoberto, em posição vendida
selling a financial instrument that one does not own, hoping to buy it back at a lower price
Example
Investors who were short on oil futures profited when prices plummeted.
Os investidores que estavam vendidos a descoberto em contratos futuros de petróleo lucraram quando os preços despencaram.
Being short on the company ’s shares, she hoped to buy them back at a lower price.
Estando vendido a descoberto nas ações da empresa, ela esperava comprá-las de volta a um preço mais baixo.
Short
What is a "short"?
A short is a type of alcoholic drink made from a spirit, a mixer, and a garnish. It is usually served in a short glass, such as a rocks glass or a highball glass. A short typically consists of a spirit, such as vodka, gin, rum, or whiskey, a mixer, such as soda water, tonic water, or juice, and a garnish, such as a lime wedge or an orange slice. A short is usually served chilled or over ice, and is popular in many countries around the world. It can also be used to make a variety of cocktails, such as the Moscow Mule, the Gin and Tonic, and the Whiskey Sour.
Example
After a long day at work, he ordered a short of whiskey to unwind.
Depois de um longo dia de trabalho, ele pediu um shot de uísque para relaxar.
She raised her short of tequila in a toast to celebrate their success.
Ela ergueu seu shot de tequila em um brinde para celebrar o sucesso deles.
02
interbases, shortstop
the spot on a baseball field where the shortstop stands, usually between second and third base
Example
The player at short made an incredible diving catch.
O jogador na interbases fez uma incrível captura mergulhando.
During the game, the ball was hit directly to short.
Durante o jogo, a bola foi rebatida diretamente para interbases.
2.1
interbases, shortstop
the role or position of the player who is placed between second and third base on a baseball field
Example
The short was quick to react and threw the runner out at first base.
O interbases foi rápido para reagir e eliminou o corredor na primeira base.
Our team ’s short has the best fielding percentage in the league.
O interbases da nossa equipe tem o melhor percentual de defesa da liga.
03
curto-circuito, curto
an accident caused by two wires touching by mistake, making electricity flow the wrong way
Example
The short in the circuit blew a fuse.
O curto-circuito queimou um fusível.
A short in the wiring caused a small fire.
Um curto-circuito na fiação causou um pequeno incêndio.
04
curta-metragem, curta
a movie with a short duration, sometimes shown before the feature movie in a movie theater
Example
The film festival featured several shorts from emerging directors around the world.
O festival de cinema apresentou vários curtas de diretores emergentes de todo o mundo.
After the main feature, they screened a delightful animated short about a lost puppy.
Após o filme principal, exibiram um encantador curta-metragem sobre um filhote perdido.
short
01
de repente, subitamente
in a sudden and unexpected manner, often catching others by surprise
Example
He stopped short in a panic when he heard the loud crash.
Ele parou de repente em pânico ao ouvir o forte estrondo.
She answered the question short and bluntly, startling everyone in the room.
Ela respondeu à pergunta de forma curta e brusca, desapontando todos na sala.
02
de forma curta, de maneira curta
in a manner that results in a clean, straight cut across something
Example
The knife sliced the apple short, dividing it neatly into two halves.
A faca cortou a maçã de forma curta, dividindo-a perfeitamente em duas metades.
He chopped the carrot short, creating perfectly even pieces for the stew.
Ele cortou a cenoura de forma curta, criando pedaços perfeitamente iguais para o ensopado.
03
vender a descoberto, vender em short
used to describe selling something without possessing it at the time of sale
Example
The investor decided to sell the stock short, anticipating a decline in its value.
O investidor decidiu vender a descoberta as ações, antecipando uma queda em seu valor.
Traders often go short on commodities to hedge against price drops.
Os traders muitas vezes vendem a descoberto em commodities para se proteger contra quedas de preços.
Example
She replied short when asked about her plans for the weekend, not wanting to engage in small talk.
Ela respondeu de forma abrupta quando perguntada sobre seus planos para o fim de semana, não querendo entrar em conversa fiada.
He dismissed the proposal short, without giving any reasons for his decision.
Ele rejeitou a proposta de forma abrupta, sem dar quaisquer razões para sua decisão.
05
de repente, subitamente
in an unexpected or unprepared manner, often leading to a sudden challenge
Example
Despite studying all night, she fell short in the final exam.
Apesar de estudar a noite toda, ela falhou de repente no exame final.
They had high hopes for the project, but it came up short of their expectations.
Eles tinham grandes esperanças para o projeto, mas ele falhou de repente em atender às suas expectativas.
06
de repente, rapidamente
in a manner that abruptly interrupts or stops something
Example
The ringing phone brought the meeting short, leaving many topics undiscussed.
O telefone tocando trouxe a reunião de repente, rapidamente, deixando muitos tópicos não discutidos.
The power outage cut the show short, disappointing the audience.
A falta de energia cortou o show de repente, rapidamente, decepcionando o público.
to short
01
encurtar, curto-circuitar
to cause a short circuit in an electrical device, leading to malfunction
Example
The technician accidentally shorted the circuit while repairing the wiring.
Water leakage shorted the electrical panel, causing a power outage.
02
deixar a dever, subtrair
to give someone less money than they are owed, often intentionally
Transitive
Example
She realized the vendor had shorted her after counting her change.
Ela percebeu que o vendedor tinha deixado a dever depois de contar seu troco.
He felt frustrated when the clerk shorted him at the register.
Ele se sentiu frustrado quando o balconista deixou a dever a quantia no caixa.
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