to fret
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Definição e significado de "fret"em inglês

to fret
01

preocupar-se, inquietar-se

to be anxious about something minor or uncertain 
Intransitive: to fret about sth | to fret over sth
to fret definition and meaning
informações gramaticais
composição morfológica
simples
verbo de estado
regular
presente
fret
3.ª pessoa do singular
frets
particípio presente
fretting
pretérito simples
fretted
particípio passado
fretted
Exemplos
She fretted about whether she had left the stove on before leaving the house. 

Ela se preocupou se tinha deixado o fogão ligado antes de sair de casa.

02

desgastar, erodir

to create a path or opening by gradually wearing down or eroding a surface 
Transitive: to fret sth
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Exemplos
The constant traffic had fretted the road, creating visible grooves. 

O tráfego constante tinha desgastado a estrada, criando sulcos visíveis.

03

desgastar, roer

to gradually erode or damage something through constant rubbing or biting 
Transitive: to fret a fabric or material
Exemplos
The constant movement of the rope began to fret the edges of the fabric. 

O movimento constante da corda começou a desgastar as bordas do tecido.

04

irritar, esfregar

to be so tight that it rubs or presses uncomfortably 
Transitive: to fret a body part
Exemplos
The shoes were too small and fretted her feet after only a few minutes. 

Os sapatos eram muito pequenos e irritaram seus pés após apenas alguns minutos.

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 craftsman fretted the wooden frame with delicate patterns. 

O artesão enfeitou a moldura de madeira com padrões delicados.

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 sand, leaving rippling patterns across the desert. 

O vento marcou a areia, deixando padrões ondulados através do deserto.

07

preocupar, atormentar

to make someone feel anxious, upset, or troubled 
Transitive: to fret sb
Exemplos
The constant delays at the airport fretted the passengers. 

Os atrasos constantes no aeroporto inquietavam os passageiros.

08

irritar, desgastar

to gradually cause irritation or distress by constant pressure or persistence 
Intransitive: to fret at one's mind
Exemplos
The ticking clock fretted at his nerves as the deadline approached. 

O relógio a tique-tacar irritava seus nervos conforme o prazo se aproximava.

09

irritar-se, esfregar-se

to become irritated or sore due to constant rubbing or friction 
Intransitive
Exemplos
Her feet began to fret after walking for hours in new shoes. 

Os pés dela começaram a ficar irritados depois de caminhar por horas com sapatos novos.

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
The luthier carefully fretted the guitar, ensuring the notes were perfect. 

O luthier encordoou cuidadosamente o violão, garantindo que as notas estivessem perfeitas.

01

traste, barra de metal

a small metal bar on the neck of a string instrument pressed with fingers to produce a particular note 
fret definition and meaning
informações gramaticais
estado de animacidade
inanimado
composição morfológica
simples
contável
forma plural
frets
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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