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to swallow
01
engolir, deglutir
to cause food, drink, or another substance to pass from the mouth down into the stomach, using the muscles of the throat
Transitive: to swallow food or a substance
Exemplos
The baby hesitated before finally swallowing the mashed banana.
O bebê hesitou antes de finalmente engolir a banana amassada.
02
absorver, engolir
to absorb and destroy something completely, making it disappear or vanish
Transitive: to swallow sth
Exemplos
The ocean swallowed the ship, leaving no trace behind.
O oceano engoliu o navio, não deixando nenhum vestígio.
03
engolir, absorver
to immerse or absorb something entirely so that it is no longer visible
Transitive: to swallow sth
Exemplos
Darkness swallowed the landscape as night fell.
A escuridão engoliu a paisagem quando a noite caiu.
04
engolir, aceitar sem questionar
to accept something as true or valid without questioning or challenging it
Transitive: to swallow information or claims
Exemplos
He ’s always been quick to swallow anything the media tells him.
Ele sempre foi rápido para engolir qualquer coisa que a mídia lhe diz.
05
engolir, conter
to hold back or keep from showing a feeling or saying something
Transitive: to swallow a reaction or remark
Exemplos
He swallowed his anger, not wanting to escalate the argument.
Ele engoliu sua raiva, não querendo escalar a discussão.
06
engolir, aceitar
to endure or accept something unpleasant without protest or resistance
Transitive: to swallow an unpleasant situation
Exemplos
They swallowed the extra work without complaint, wanting to keep the peace.
Eles engoliram o trabalho extra sem reclamações, querendo manter a paz.
07
retratar, retirar
to retract or withdraw a statement or opinion previously expressed
Transitive: to swallow an opinion or remark
Exemplos
She wanted to swallow her rude comment but could n’t unsay it.
Ela queria engolir seu comentário rude, mas não conseguiu desdizer.
08
engolir, mastigar
to speak words unclearly or in a way that is difficult to understand
Transitive: to swallow words
Exemplos
She swallowed the last part of her answer, unsure of herself.
Ela engoliu a última parte da sua resposta, insegura de si mesma.
Swallow
01
andorinha, andorinhão
a small fast-flying bird with pointed wings and tail and a short bill, which feeds on insects
Exemplos
The children watched in wonder as a flock of swallows performed intricate aerial acrobatics above the meadow.
As crianças assistiram maravilhadas enquanto um bando de andorinhas realizava acrobacias aéreas intrincadas acima do campo.
02
a small amount of liquid taken into the mouth and sent down the throat
Exemplos
The child needed help taking a swallow of the bitter syrup.
03
the action or process of sending food or drink from the mouth to the stomach
Exemplos
The baby 's swallow was weak, so the nurse assisted.
