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to fret
01
preocupar-se, inquietar-se
to be anxious about something minor or uncertain
Intransitive: to fret about sth | to fret over sth
Exemplos
Do n't fret over being a few minutes late; they wo n't mind.
Não se preocupe por chegar alguns minutos atrasado; eles não vão se importar.
02
desgastar, erodir
to create a path or opening by gradually wearing down or eroding a surface
Transitive: to fret sth
Exemplos
The constant pressure of the wind fretted the cliffs, causing small cracks.
A pressão constante do vento desgastava os penhascos, causando pequenas rachaduras.
03
desgastar, roer
to gradually erode or damage something through constant rubbing or biting
Transitive: to fret a fabric or material
Exemplos
The rough fabric of the seatbelt fretted the upholstery over time.
O tecido áspero do cinto de segurança desgastou o estofamento com o tempo.
04
irritar, esfregar
to be so tight that it rubs or presses uncomfortably
Transitive: to fret a body part
Exemplos
The gloves fretted his hands because they were too small.
As luvas irritavam suas mãos porque eram muito pequenas.
05
enfeitar, decorar com padrões intrincados
to decorate or adorn something, usually wood or metal, with intricate patterns or designs
Transitive: to fret a surface
Exemplos
The cabinet doors were fretted to enhance the antique look.
As portas do armário foram entalhadas para realçar o visual antigo.
06
gravar, padronizar
to create a design or pattern on a surface, often through repeated rubbing, cutting, or marking
Transitive: to fret sth
Exemplos
The wind fretted the snow, creating beautiful designs.
O vento entalhava a neve, criando desenhos lindos.
07
preocupar, atormentar
to make someone feel anxious, upset, or troubled
Transitive: to fret sb
Exemplos
His health problems fretted his family, who were constantly worried.
Seus problemas de saúde inquietavam sua família, que estava constantemente preocupada.
08
irritar, desgastar
to gradually cause irritation or distress by constant pressure or persistence
Intransitive: to fret at one's mind
Exemplos
The unresolved issue fretted at his mind, preventing him from focusing on anything else.
A questão não resolvida atormentava sua mente, impedindo-o de se concentrar em qualquer outra coisa.
09
irritar-se, esfregar-se
to become irritated or sore due to constant rubbing or friction
Intransitive
Exemplos
Her wrists began to fret from the tight cuffs on her jacket.
Seus pulsos começaram a irritar por causa das mangas apertadas do casaco.
10
colocar trastes, enfreitar
to add frets to a stringed instrument, such as a guitar or violin, to help produce different notes
Transitive: to fret a stringed instrument
Exemplos
He watched a tutorial on how to fret a stringed instrument correctly.
Ele assistiu a um tutorial sobre como trastear corretamente um instrumento de cordas.
Fret
01
traste, barra de metal
a small metal bar on the neck of a string instrument pressed with fingers to produce a particular note
02
friso, padrão ornamental
an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)
03
desgaste, erosão
a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion
04
preocupação, agitação
agitation resulting from active worry
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