center
cen
ˈsɛn
sen
ter
tər
tēr
British pronunciation
/ˈsɛntə/
centre

Definição e significado de "center"em inglês

01

centro, meio

the middle part or point of an area or object
center definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
She placed a vase of flowers on the center of the dining table.
Ela colocou um vaso de flores no centro da mesa de jantar.
The cake had a cream-filled center that tasted delicious.
O bolo tinha um centro recheado com creme que estava delicioso.
02

centro, coração da cidade

the part of a city or town in which most of the shops, offices, and entertainment facilities are located
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center definition and meaning
03

centro comercial, centro

a large building or complex with shops, businesses, and entertainment for people to visit
center definition and meaning
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They spent the afternoon shopping at the new center downtown.
Eles passaram a tarde fazendo compras no novo centro no centro da cidade.
The center includes a food court, clothing stores, and a cinema.
O centro inclui uma praça de alimentação, lojas de roupas e um cinema.
04

centro, jardim central

the piece of ground in the outfield directly ahead of the catcher
05

centro, instalação

a specific location or facility where a particular activity, function, or purpose is focused
example
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The community center is a hub for local events, classes, and gatherings.
O centro comunitário é um centro para eventos locais, aulas e encontros.
The research center focuses on developing new technologies for renewable energy.
O centro de pesquisa foca no desenvolvimento de novas tecnologias para energia renovável.
06

centro, meio

a point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure
07

centro, núcleo

a cluster of nerve cells governing a specific bodily process
08

o centro, o essencial

the most important or defining aspect of an idea or concept
example
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The center of her argument was the need for more effective education reform.
O centro do seu argumento era a necessidade de uma reforma educacional mais eficaz.
At the center of the philosophy is the belief in individual freedom.
No centro da filosofia está a crença na liberdade individual.
09

centro, foco

the object upon which interest and attention focuses
10

centro, meio

the middle of a military or naval formation
11

centro

politically moderate persons; centrists
12

centro, núcleo

a place where a certain activity, business, or interest is mostly gathered or focused
example
Exemplos
This city is the center of trade in the region.
Esta cidade é o centro do comércio na região.
The town became a center for learning.
A cidade tornou-se um centro de aprendizagem.
13

centro, jogador central

(football) the person who plays center on the line of scrimmage and snaps the ball to the quarterback
14

pivô, centro

the tallest player on the basketball team who is positioned near the basket
example
Exemplos
The center played a crucial role in securing the team ’s victory with his exceptional rebounding skills.
O pivô desempenhou um papel crucial em assegurar a vitória da equipe com suas habilidades excepcionais de rebote.
Our basketball team is looking for a tall and strong center who can dominate the paint.
Nosso time de basquete está procurando por um pivô alto e forte que possa dominar no garrafão.
15

pivô, centro

the position of a basketball player who typically plays near the basket, responsible for scoring close-range shots
example
Exemplos
She played the center in last year's match.
Ela jogou como pivô no jogo do ano passado.
When playing the center, he focuses on scoring in the post.
Quando joga como pivô, ele se concentra em marcar perto da cesta.
16

centro, jogador de centro

the position of an offensive lineman in American football who is responsible for snapping the ball to the quarterback and blocking defenders
example
Exemplos
So this season, is she on the bench or is she playing center?
Então nesta temporada, ela está no banco ou jogando centro?
The player who was playing the center blocked the defenders effectively.
O jogador que estava jogando no centro bloqueou os defensores de forma eficaz.
17

centro, jogador de centro

a position in hockey played by a forward who is placed in the middle of the ice, responsible for taking faceoffs, setting up plays, and scoring goals
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The coach selected the player for center very carefully.
O treinador selecionou o jogador para o centro com muito cuidado.
She scored a goal in her first time playing the center.
Ela marcou um gol na primeira vez que jogou como centroavante.
18

centro, recheio

the sweet central portion of a piece of candy that is enclosed in chocolate or some other covering
19

centro, jogador de centro

(ice hockey) the person who plays center on a hockey team
20

centro, passe para o centro

a pass or play from the side to the middle of the field to set up a scoring opportunity in games like soccer or hockey
example
Exemplos
He made a perfect center to his teammate in front of the goal.
Ele fez um cruzamento perfeito para o seu companheiro de equipe em frente ao gol.
She practiced her centers to improve her accuracy.
Ela praticou seus cruzamentos para melhorar sua precisão.
to center
01

centrar, concentrar

direct one's attention on something
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02

centrar, girar em torno de

to be the main object of interest, attention, or concern
example
Exemplos
The plot of the mystery novel centers around a missing heirloom, captivating readers with its twists and turns.
O enredo do romance de mistério gira em torno de uma herança desaparecida, cativando os leitores com suas reviravoltas.
During the meeting, discussions will center on strategies for increasing productivity in the workplace.
Durante a reunião, as discussões se concentrarão em estratégias para aumentar a produtividade no local de trabalho.
03

centralizar, colocar no centro

move into the center
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central, médio

exactly in the middle of two limits
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02

centrista, moderado

of or belonging to neither the right nor the left politically or intellectually
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