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Case
01
mala, baú
a container in which goods can be stored and safely carried around
Exemplos
She packed her clothes into a large case for the trip.
Ela arrumou suas roupas em uma grande mala para a viagem.
The case was locked to keep the valuables secure.
A caixa estava trancada para manter os objetos de valor seguros.
1.1
caixa, estojo
the contents or the amount held in a portable container that keeps the goods safe and secure
Exemplos
She ordered a case of pens for the office, which amounted to 50 pens in total.
Ela pediu uma caixa de canetas para o escritório, que totalizou 50 canetas.
We bought a case of oranges from the farmer's market, and it had twenty-five oranges inside.
Compramos uma caixa de laranjas na feira do agricultor, e havia vinte e cinco laranjas dentro.
02
fronha de travesseiro, capa de travesseiro
bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow
Exemplos
She changed the pillow case weekly.
The hotel provided fresh cases.
03
gabinete, caixa
a container that holds the major internal components of a computer, such as the motherboard, power supply, and storage devices
Exemplos
The PC case is made of metal and plastic to protect the hardware inside.
O gabinete do PC é feito de metal e plástico para proteger o hardware interno.
She installed new fans in the computer case to improve airflow.
Ela instalou ventiladores novos no gabinete do computador para melhorar o fluxo de ar.
04
estojo, caixa
the housing or outer shell of a musical instrument, such as a guitar, piano, or keyboard
05
caso, exemplo
an example of a certain kind of situation
Exemplos
In this case, we need to follow the company's emergency procedures.
Neste caso, precisamos seguir os procedimentos de emergência da empresa.
The lawyer presented a strong case to the jury, emphasizing the evidence.
O advogado apresentou um caso forte ao júri, enfatizando as provas.
06
caso, situação
a special set of circumstances
Exemplos
In her case, the rules were applied differently.
It 's a unique case due to the timeline.
Exemplos
The lawyer prepared diligently for the upcoming murder case, knowing it would be challenging.
O advogado preparou-se diligentemente para o próximo caso de assassinato, sabendo que seria desafiador.
The judge scheduled the case for trial next month, giving both parties time to gather their evidence.
O juiz marcou o caso para julgamento no próximo mês, dando a ambas as partes tempo para reunir suas provas.
08
caso, situação
the actual state of things
09
caso, paciente
a person requiring professional services
Exemplos
They admitted a new case to the clinic.
She was a severe case needing urgent care.
10
caso, argumento
a series of facts supporting a theory or an argument
Exemplos
The lawyer built a strong case by presenting a series of compelling pieces of evidence.
O advogado construiu um caso forte apresentando uma série de provas convincentes.
In her presentation, she made a persuasive case for the benefits of renewable energy.
Em sua apresentação, ela fez um caso persuasivo para os benefícios da energia renovável.
11
caso, processo
a situation that needs official investigation by the police
Exemplos
The case involved missing documents.
Detectives opened a new case.
12
caso, sujeito
a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation
Exemplos
The study included fifty cases.
Each case was monitored daily.
13
caso, forma
nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence
Exemplos
English has limited case marking.
The nominative case shows the subject.
14
vitrine, estojo
a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home
Exemplos
The fossils were arranged in a display case.
The case protected the items from dust.
15
caixa, caixa de tipos
(printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers
Exemplos
The printer sorted letters into the case.
Each case held the full set of characters.
16
caixa, carcaça
the housing or outer covering of something
Exemplos
The phone 's case cracked on impact.
They opened the case to repair the wiring.
17
moldura, caixilho
the enclosing frame around a door or window opening
Exemplos
The door would n't fit the case properly.
They repainted the window case.
18
estojo, envoltório
an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part
Exemplos
The larva formed a tough case around itself.
Seeds developed inside a rigid case.
19
caso, tipo
a specific size and style of type within a type family
Exemplos
The printer ordered a larger case for headings.
The document used a narrow case of the same type.
20
caso, personagem
a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
Exemplos
He 's a real case when he gets excited.
They called her a strange case.
21
estado de espírito, disposição
a specific state of mind that is temporary
Exemplos
She had a case of nerves before the exam.
He came down with a case of stage fright.
to case
01
vistoriar, observar
look over, usually with the intention to rob
Exemplos
The thieves cased the jewelry store before breaking in.
He spent the afternoon casing the neighborhood for potential targets.
02
encaixotar, encapar
enclose in, or as if in, a case
Exemplos
He cased the guitar in its hard shell before traveling.
The jeweler cased the diamonds for transport.
