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to dust
01
tirar o pó, limpar o pó
to use a soft cloth or tool to clean and remove particles from the surface of objects, like furniture
Transitive: to dust a surface
Exemplos
The housekeeper dusts the framed photographs on the wall to keep them looking fresh.
A governanta tira o pó das fotografias emolduradas na parede para mantê-las com aspecto fresco.
02
polvilhar, esfregar pó
to rub or sprinkle a fine, dry powder over a surface to obscure or soften the outlines of a shape, often to create a specific effect or reveal hidden details
Transitive: to dust sth
Exemplos
He dusted the edges of the map to make it look ancient and mysterious.
Ele pulverizou as bordas do mapa para fazê-lo parecer antigo e misterioso.
03
pulverizar, polvilhar
to loosely distribute or scatter fine particles or substances over an area or surface
Transitive: to dust an area or surface
Exemplos
He dusted the entire classroom with chalk dust.
Ele empoeirou toda a sala de aula com pó de giz.
3.1
polvilhar, aspergir
to lightly coat something with a fine substance, often for seasoning or flavoring
Transitive: to dust food with powdered ingredients
Exemplos
While cooking dinner, he was dusting the roasted vegetables with grated Parmesan cheese for a savory finish.
Enquanto cozinhava o jantar, ele polvilhava os legumes assados com queijo Parmesão ralado para um acabamento saboroso.
04
estar encrencado, se meter em confusão
to be in trouble, especially due to one's own actions or mistakes
Exemplos
She ended up dusting for not following the rules at work.
Ela acabou em apuros por não seguir as regras no trabalho.
Dust
01
poeira, terra
the fine, dry particles of matter, such as dirt, earth, or pollen, that can be easily carried by the wind
Exemplos
The farmer 's clothes were coated with dust after a day in the fields.
As roupas do agricultor estavam cobertas de poeira depois de um dia nos campos.
02
poeira, cinza
the fine particles that remain after something has been destroyed, broken up, or has decayed
Exemplos
The ancient scrolls crumbled to dust as he touched them.
Os pergaminhos antigos desintegraram-se em pó quando ele os tocou.
03
poeira, partículas de poeira
free microscopic particles of solid material
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