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Toy
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brinquedo, jogo
something made for kids to play with, such as dolls, action figures, etc.
Exemplos
He had a collection of toys and loved pretending they were alive.
Ele tinha uma coleção de brinquedos e adorava fingir que eles estavam vivos.
I gave my little brother a toy for his birthday.
Dei ao meu irmão mais novo um brinquedo para o seu aniversário.
02
brinquedo, cachorrinho
any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets
03
brinquedo, miniatura
a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size
04
brinquedo, réplica não funcional
a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier)
05
brinquedo, jogo
a device regarded as providing amusement
to toy
01
brincar com, manusear distraidamente
to play with or handle something in a restless or idle manner, often with slight, repetitive movements
Transitive: to toy with sth
Exemplos
The child sat quietly, content to toy with the small puzzle pieces in his hands.
A criança sentou-se quieta, contente em brincar com as pequenas peças do quebra-cabeça em suas mãos.
During the meeting, he could n't help but toy with the pen, clicking it open and closed repeatedly.
Durante a reunião, ele não pôde evitar brincar com a caneta, clicando-a aberta e fechada repetidamente.
02
brincar com, pensar em
to consider or engage in an idea or activity casually or without firm commitment
Transitive: to toy with an idea or activity
Exemplos
She toyed with the idea of quitting her job and traveling the world.
Ela brincou com a ideia de deixar o emprego e viajar pelo mundo.
They toyed with the possibility of renovating their home but could n't agree on a budget.
Eles brincaram com a possibilidade de reformar sua casa, mas não conseguiram concordar com um orçamento.
03
brincar com, brincar com os sentimentos de
to play with someone's emotions or affections without genuine commitment or sincerity
Transitive: to toy with someone or their emotions
Exemplos
He's been toying with her for months, never committing to a serious relationship.
Ele está brincando com ela há meses, nunca se comprometendo com um relacionamento sério.
She felt hurt when she realized he was just toying with her heart.
Ela se sentiu magoada quando percebeu que ele estava apenas brincando com seu coração.
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