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Definição e significado de "swing"em inglês

to swing

VERBO

balançar, oscilar

to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended

Intransitive

Transitive: to swing sb/sth

informações gramaticais

composição morfológica

simples

verbo de movimento

regular

presente

swing

3.ª pessoa do singular

swings

particípio presente

swinging

pretérito simples

swung

particípio passado

swung

Exemplos

The pendulum clock swung back and forth with a rhythmic tick-tock.

O relógio de pêndulo balançava para frente e para trás com um tique-taque rítmico.

balançar, golpear

to strike or target something using a sweeping motion, typically with the arm

Transitive: to swing a handled implement

Exemplos

The tennis player skillfully swung the racket, sending the ball over the net.

O tenista habilmente balançou a raquete, enviando a bola por cima da rede.

mudar, fazer mudar

to shift or cause to shift from one opinion, mood, etc. to another

Transitive: to swing a opinion or perception

Exemplos

The passionate speech by the activist managed to swing public opinion in favor of environmental conservation.

O discurso apaixonado do ativista conseguiu mudar a opinião pública a favor da conservação ambiental.

manipular, conseguir

to succeed in achieving or getting something, particularly in a dishonest way

Transitive: to swing an achievement

Exemplos

The cunning politician managed to swing the vote in his favor.

O político astuto conseguiu influenciar o voto a seu favor.

balançar, swingar

(of music) to be performed or played with a distinctive rhythmic feel characterized by a lively, propulsive groove

Intransitive

Exemplos

The quartet jammed in the garage, letting the music swing organically.

O quarteto improvisou na garagem, deixando a música swingar organicamente.

balançar, oscilar

to move or walk with a rhythmic and swaying motion

Intransitive

Exemplos

The dancer effortlessly swung across the stage.

O dançarino balançou sem esforço pelo palco.

balançar, oscilar

to move or propel in a curving, pendulum-like motion, often smoothly and with a sense of ease

Transitive: to swing sth

Exemplos

She swung her arms gracefully as she walked down the runway.

Ela balançava os braços graciosamente enquanto descia a passarela.

balançar, tocar com swing

to perform music with a fluid and rhythmically expressive style

Intransitive

Exemplos

The jazz pianist began to swing, infusing the melody with a playful and improvisational rhythm.

O pianista de jazz começou a swingar, infundindo à melodia um ritmo brincalhão e improvisacional.

balançar, oscilar

to be suspended from a support and move freely in a pendulum-like manner

Intransitive

Exemplos

The wind chimes swung in the garden, their melodious tones filling the air as they hung freely.

Os sinos de vento balançavam no jardim, seus tons melodiosos enchendo o ar enquanto pendiam livremente.

animar, vibrar

to be in a state of liveliness, excitement, and modernity

Intransitive

Exemplos

The new nightclub aims to swing, offering a vibrant atmosphere with the latest music and entertainment.

A nova boate pretende balançar, oferecendo uma atmosfera vibrante com as últimas músicas e entretenimento.

trocar, swingar

to engage in consensual, non-monogamous activities involving the exchange of partners

Intransitive

Exemplos

The adventurous couple decided to swing and explore the dynamics of the swinging lifestyle.

O casal aventureiro decidiu swingar e explorar as dinâmicas do estilo de vida swinger.

Swing

SUBSTANTIVO

balanço, balanço

a play device that supports a person moving back and forth

informações gramaticais

estado de animacidade

inanimado

composição morfológica

simples

contável

forma plural

swings

Exemplos

The children spent the afternoon on the playground swing.

As crianças passaram a tarde no balanço do parquinho.

swing, música swing

a form of jazz characterized by its lively rhythms, syncopated beats, and emphasis on improvisation, notably popularized in the 1930s and 1940s

Exemplos

The jazz band played a lively swing that had the audience tapping their feet and swaying to the rhythm.

A banda de jazz tocou um swing animado que fez o público bater os pés e balançar ao ritmo.

swing, dança swing

a lively and energetic style of dance characterized by rhythmic movements, spins, turns, and coordinated footwork

Exemplos

The dance floor came alive with the infectious rhythm of swing, as couples twirled and spun to the upbeat tunes of the jazz band.

A pista de dança ganhou vida com o ritmo contagiante do swing, enquanto os casais giravam e rodopiavam ao som das melodias animadas da banda de jazz.

um golpe amplo, um movimento amplo

a broad, sweeping blow, stroke, or motion, typically with an arm, weapon, or object

Exemplos

The boxer's swing missed his opponent entirely.

O swing do boxeador errou completamente seu oponente.

mudança, virada

a noticeable shift from one opinion, position, or state to another

Exemplos

There has been a swing in public opinion toward renewable energy.

Houve uma mudança na opinião pública em direção às energias renováveis.

balanço, oscilação

movement from one place or position to another by shifting back and forth or oscillating

Exemplos

The gate has a swing that allows it to open both ways.

O portão tem uma folha que permite que ele abra em ambas as direções.

impulso, ritmo

a state of sustained, vigorous, and characteristic activity, often showing momentum or rhythm

Exemplos

The team is in a good swing after several consecutive wins.

A equipe está em um bom ritmo após várias vitórias consecutivas.

balanço, swing

the act of a batter attempting to hit the ball with the bat in baseball

Exemplos

He took a powerful swing at the pitch but missed.

Ele deu um swing poderoso no arremesso, mas errou.

balanço, movimento

the action of hitting the golf ball with the club

Exemplos

His swing is smooth and controlled.

Seu swing é suave e controlado.

ritmo swing, compasso swing

a lively, jaunty, or syncopated rhythm in music, especially jazz

Exemplos

The band played a classic swing that made everyone dance.

A banda tocou um swing clássico que fez todos dançarem.

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