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to spell
01
soletrar, escrever corretamente
to write or say the letters that form a word one by one in the right order
Transitive: to spell a word
Exemplos
We should spell our last names when making reservations to avoid any misunderstandings.
Devemos soletrar nossos sobrenomes ao fazer reservas para evitar mal-entendidos.
1.1
soletrar, escrever corretamente
to be the letters being put together in the correct order form a particular word
Transitive: to spell a word
Exemplos
" P-i-z-z-a " spells the word " pizza, " one of my favorite foods.
"P-i-z-z-a" soletra a palavra "pizza", uma das minhas comidas favoritas.
02
significar, indicar
to indicate or signify something, often in a clear or explicit way
Transitive: to spell a situation or sentiment
Exemplos
The drop in sales numbers spelled bad news for the retail sector.
A queda nos números de vendas significava más notícias para o setor varejista.
03
substituir, cobrir
to temporarily take over or substitute for another person's duties or responsibilities
Transitive: to spell sb
Exemplos
I 'll spell you on the phone lines while you finish up with the customer at the front desk.
Eu vou te substituir nas linhas telefônicas enquanto você termina com o cliente na recepção.
04
encantar, enfeitiçar
to captivate or enchant someone or something through magical or compelling means
Transitive: to spell sb
Exemplos
The storyteller had a way with words that could spell even the most skeptical listener.
O contador de histórias tinha um jeito com as palavras que podia encantar até o ouvinte mais cético.
Spell
01
a mental or emotional state as if caused by magic
Exemplos
The storyteller held the villagers in a spell with her words.
02
a period of work, duty, or activity after which one is relieved or replaced
Exemplos
A spell at the controls is tiring but necessary.
03
um breve período, um curto espaço de tempo
a short period of time of something particular
Exemplos
The company faced a difficult spell of financial instability but eventually recovered.
A empresa enfrentou um período difícil de instabilidade financeira, mas eventualmente se recuperou.
04
a set of words believed to have magical power
Exemplos
Wizards in the storybook use spells to cast enchantments.
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