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Stuff
01
coisas, itens
things that we cannot or do not need to name when we are talking about them
Example
They donated their old stuff to a local charity.
The attic is full of old stuff that belonged to previous owners.
He keeps a lot of random stuff in his garage that he rarely uses.
02
material, substância
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
03
coisas, material
unspecified qualities required to do or be something
04
besteiras, negligências
senseless talk
05
coisas, objetos
informal terms for personal possessions
06
elemento, material
a critically important or characteristic component
07
coisas, informações
information in some unspecified form
to stuff
01
rechear, encher
to fill meat or vegetables with a mixture of different ingredients
Transitive: to stuff meat or vegetables with ingredients
Example
We often stuff our burritos with a combination of seasoned ground beef, rice, beans, and cheese.
Tonight, I 'm going to stuff the portobello mushrooms with a mixture of goat cheese, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes.
We 're having Thanksgiving dinner early this year, and I 'll be stuffing the turkey with a flavorful blend of herbs, onions, and breadcrumbs.
02
encher, apertar
to fill a space or container tightly and completely with a material
Transitive: to stuff a space or container with a material
Example
They stuffed the suitcase with souvenirs from their vacation.
He was stuffing the backpack with essential supplies for the camping trip.
She had to stuff the suitcase with clothes for the long journey.
03
encher-se, empanturrar-se
to consume a significant quantity of food
Transitive: to stuff oneself with food
Example
Every Thanksgiving, I stuff myself with turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie until I can barely move.
After the long hike, we decided to stuff ourselves with burgers and fries at the diner.
After the intense workout, I tend to stuff myself with protein shakes and energy bars to replenish my energy.
04
encher, empurrar
to push or insert something quickly and forcefully into a confined area
Transitive: to stuff sth into a space
Example
The students stuffed their textbooks into their lockers as the bell rang for the next period.
They stuffed the camping gear into the car trunk, preparing for their weekend getaway.
He stuffed the papers into his backpack, running late for class.
05
encher, embalsamar
to insert materials into the skin of a dead animal in order to give it a lifelike appearance for display
Transitive: to stuff a dead animal
Example
The taxidermist carefully stuffed the deer 's hide with foam to recreate its natural shape and size.
The museum curator supervised the taxidermy team as they stuffed the lioness for the upcoming wildlife exhibit.
The zoo donated the deceased tiger to the taxidermist to be stuffed and preserved for educational purposes.
06
entupir, obstruir
(of nasal passages) to become congested or blocked with mucus or other material
Intransitive
Example
Cigarette smoke irritates my nose and makes it stuff, even if I 'm not the one smoking.
Exemplo
They donated their old stuff to a local charity.
The attic is full of old stuff that belonged to previous owners.
He keeps a lot of random stuff in his garage that he rarely uses.
Can you help me organize my stuff before the guests arrive?
She packed all her stuff into boxes before moving to her new apartment.
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