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to bury
01
enterrar, sepultar
to put a dead person or animal beneath the ground
Transitive: to bury a dead person or animal
Exemplos
The family buries their beloved pet in the backyard.
A família enterra seu animal de estimação querido no quintal.
The cemetery caretaker buries several deceased individuals each week.
O zelador do cemitério enterra vários falecidos a cada semana.
02
enterrar, esconder
to cover or hide something from sight, often by placing it in the ground or covering it with another material
Transitive: to bury sth
Exemplos
The dog likes to bury its toys in the backyard.
O cachorro gosta de enterrar seus brinquedos no quintal.
The treasure chest was buried on a deserted island, hidden from view.
O baú do tesouro foi enterrado em uma ilha deserta, escondido da vista.
03
mergulhar, enterrar-se
to engage intensely in an activity or interest, ignoring other responsibilities or issues
Transitive: to bury oneself in an activity
Exemplos
She decided to bury herself in her studies to prepare for the exam.
Ela decidiu mergulhar nos estudos para se preparar para o exame.
He tends to bury himself in work whenever he feels stressed.
Ele tende a enterrar-se no trabalho sempre que se sente estressado.
04
enterrar, sepultar
to cover someone or something entirely so that they are no longer visible
Transitive: to bury sth
Exemplos
The snow began to bury the entire village after the blizzard.
A neve começou a enterrar toda a vila após a nevasca.
They buried the car under piles of leaves in the autumn.
Eles enterraram o carro sob pilhas de folhas no outono.
05
enterrar, esconder
to keep a feeling or memory hidden or to try to forget about it
Transitive: to bury a feeling or memory
Exemplos
She tried to bury her sadness after the loss of her pet.
Ela tentou enterrar sua tristeza após a perda de seu animal de estimação.
He buried his anger rather than confront the issue.
Ele enterrou sua raiva em vez de confrontar o problema.
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