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| area of low pressure n | (meteorology) | área de baixa pressão loc sf |
| | A stationary area of low pressure over the Great Lakes has brought us a week of rain and fog. |
| bas-relief n | Gallicism (raised sculpture effect) (efeito de escultura) | baixo-relevo sm |
| | The pattern is carved in bas-relief on the temple wall. |
| high and low adv | (all over the place, everywhere) (em todo lugar, em toda parte) | para cima e para baixo loc adv |
| | I searched high and low for my glasses but couldn't find them. |
| high-low n | (poker game) (jogo de poker) | high-low estrang |
| high-low n | (style of shoe) (estilo de sapato) | high-low estrang |
| hunt high and low vi | (search everywhere) (procurar, buscar em todo lugar) | procurar para cima e para baixo loc v |
| | I hunted high and low for my keys, but they were nowhere to be found. |
| keep a low profile v expr | (be inconspicuous) | comportamento discreto sm + adj |
| | After the argument I kept a low profile for a few days. |
| | Spies tend to keep a low profile to avoid attention. |
| lay [sb] low v expr | (overcome, incapacitate) | dominar vt |
| | | superar vt |
| LF n | initialism (low frequency) | baixa frequência adj + sf |
| LF n as adj | initialism (low frequency) | baixa frequência adj + sf |
lie low,
also nonstandard: lay low v expr | figurative (not draw attention to yourself) | ser discreto expres v |
| | (informal, figurado) | sair do radar expres v |
| low blood pressure n | (hypotension) (medicina: hipotensão) | pressão baixa loc sf |
| | Low blood pressure can make you feel dizzy. |
low calorie,
low-calorie adj | (containing few calories) | de baixa caloria loc adj |
| Nota: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
| | The best way to lose weight is to go on a low-calorie diet and do plenty of exercise. |
low class,
low-class adj | figurative (base, vulgar) | de classe baixa loc adj |
| | | vulgar adj |
| Nota: A hyphen is used when the term is an adjective that precedes the noun. |
| | The white establishment regarded jazz as a form of low-class entertainment. |
low class,
low-class adj | (indicating social status) (indica posição social) | de classe baixa loc adj |
| | After he lost his job they had to move to a low-class neighbourhood near the railway station. |
| low cost n | (cheap price) | baixo custo sm |
| | | baixo preço sm |
| | The tablet's advantages are its low cost and user-friendly design. |
low cost,
low-cost adj | (cheap, budget) | de baixo custo loc adj |
| | | de baixo preço loc adj |
| Nota: A hyphen is used when the term is an adjective that precedes the noun |
| | You can save money by booking a low-cost flight. |
low fat,
low-fat adj | (food: skimmed, light) | com baixo teor de gordura loc adj |
| Nota: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun |
| | Many low-fat foods contain more sugar than their full-fat equivalents. |
low grade,
low-grade adj | (inferior) | empobrecido adj |
| | | inferior adj |
| Nota: hyphen used when term is an adj before a noun |
| | Low-grade uranium ore must be enriched before it can fuel a reactor. |
low grade,
low-grade adj | (fever: slight) | baixa adj |
| | (figurado) | leve adj |
| | A low-grade fever is a common symptom of influenza. |
| low grade n | (school: poor mark) | nota baixa sf |
| | I always got low grades in physics and chemistry. |
| low IQ n | (lack of intelligence) (falta de inteligência) | baixo QI loc sm |
| | Having a low IQ has never been a barrier to a career in politics. |
| low notes npl | (music: deep or bass notes) (música) | notas baixas loc sf pl |
| | My father had an amazingly powerful baritone voice; when he hit those low notes, the windows would rattle all through the house. |
| be low on [sth] v expr | (lacking in [sth]) | com pouco loc adv |
| | We are low on toilet paper. |
| low pitch n | (music: deep or bass frequency) (música) | tom baixo sm |
| | Tony sang the song in a low pitch. |
| the low point n | (least happy time) (figurado, momento de infortúnio) | ponto baixo expres |
| | The low point in the athlete's career was when a leg injury forced him to miss the Olympic Games. |
| a low point n | informal (unhappy moment, time) | momento infeliz loc sm |
| | James was at a low point at that time because he had just split up with his girlfriend. |
| low price n | (small or reduced cost) | preço baixo loc sm |
| | A low price doesn't always mean lack of quality, but it's a good indicator. |
| low priority n | ([sth] not considered urgent) | prioridade baixa sf + adj |
| | Paying your rent on time should not be a low priority. That project doesn't have to be finished until next month, so it's a low priority for now. |
| | Pagar seu aluguel em dia não deve ser uma prioridade baixa. Esse projeto não precisa ser concluído até o próximo mês, por isso é uma prioridade baixa por enquanto. |
low quality,
low-quality n | (inferiority) (inferioridade) | qualidade baixa loc sf |
| Nota: hyphen used when term is an adj before the noun |
| | His work was of low quality, and customers rarely employed his services a second time. |
low quality,
low-quality adj | (inferior, poor) (inferior) | de qualidade baixa loc adj |
| Nota: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
| | Low-quality electronics stop working soon after you buy them. |
| low season n | (least popular time of year) | baixa temporada adj + sf |
| | Hotel prices are much cheaper in the low season. |
low sodium diet,
low-sodium diet n | (regimen which restricts salt intake) | dieta de pouco sal loc sf |
| | Food tastes bland for the first few days of a low sodium diet. |
| low spirits npl | (depressed mood) (estar desanimado) | ânimo baixo, abatido loc sm |
| | I could tell he was in low spirits by the look on his face. |
| | I try not to let my low spirits affect other people. |
| low stakes npl | (little risk) | baixo risco adj + sm |
| low-tech adj | informal, abbreviation (low-technology) | tecnologia de baixo custo loc sf |
| | Low-tech solutions to problems are sometimes more appropriate in developing countries. |
| low tech n | informal, abbreviation (low technology) | baixa tecnologia adj + sf |
| Nota: A hyphen is used when the term is an adjective. |
| | Low tech is often easier to repair than high tech because it involves fewer parts. |
low tide,
low water n | (sea's tide at lowest elevation) | maré baixa sf + adj |
| | At low tide, you can see a wrecked ship sticking out of the sand. |
| low visibility n | (being inconspicuous) (passar despercebido) | baixa visibilidade loc sf |
| | | pouca publicidade loc sf |
| | The politician kept a low visibility for several months after the scandal. |
| low visibility n | (short range of vision) | baixa visibilidade, visibilidade reduzida loc sf |
| | Due to low visibility caused by heavy fog, many flights from Heathrow Airport were delayed. |
| low-visibility n as adj | (relating to short range of vision) | de baixa visibilidade loc adj |
| | | de visibilidade reduzida loc adj |
| low voice n | (subdued voice: murmur or whisper) (murmúrio, sussurro) | voz baixa loc sf |
| | He revealed his plan in a low voice so as not to be overheard. |
| | He spoke in such a low voice that I could barely hear him. |
| low voice n | (voice lower end of sound range) (voz de tom baixo) | voz baixa loc sf |
| | Men typically have low voices and women have higher ones. |
| low wage n | (small amount of remuneration) | salário baixo sm + adj |
| low-wage adj | (receiving, paying a low wage) | de baixa remuneração loc adj |
| low-budget adj | (small amount of funds) | de baixo orçamento loc adj |
| | Camping is a low-budget option for holidaymakers. |
| | Acampar é uma opção de baixo orçamento para turistas. |
| low-calorie diet n | (low calorie intake) | dieta de baixa caloria sf |
| | I went on a low-calorie diet to lose weight. |
| low-carbohydrate diet n | (regimen which restricts carbohydrate intake) | dieta de pouco carboidrato loc sf |
| | No potatoes for me, thanks – I'm on a low-carbohydrate diet. She's trying this new low-carbohydrate diet to see if it will help her lose some weight. |
| low-cut adj | (clothing: low neckline) | cavado adj |
| | Eva is wearing a low-cut evening gown. |
low-density,
low density adj | (buildings: spread out) | prédios esparsos sm pl |
| Nota: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
low-density,
low density adj | (not concentrated) | disperso adj |
| Nota: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
| low-down adj | slang (base, sneaky) | baixo, desonesto, desonrado adj |
| | That low-down thief stole my wallet! |
| low-end adj | (basic) | básico adj |
| low-flying adj | (flying at low altitude) | que voa baixo loc adj |
| | People living near the airbase are complaining about the noise produced by low-flying aircraft. |
low-growing,
low growing adj | (plant: not tall) | planta baixa sf |
| Nota: The hyphen may be omitted when the adjective follows the noun. |
| | I need to put low-growing plants along this wall so I can open the windows above them. |
| low-hanging fruit n | figurative ([sth] requiring little effort) | o trabalho mais fácil expres |
| | In this project, I suggest we deal with the low-hanging fruit first, then we can give our full attention to the more complicated aspects. |
low-income,
low income adj | (of or on low earnings) | de baixa renda loc adj |
| Nota: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
| | This apartment complex is geared to low-income families. |
| low-level adj | (basic level) | básico adj |
| | Introductory Physical Science is a low-level course. |
| low-level language n | (computer code) (informática) | linguagem de programação de baixo nível loc sf |
| | Assembly language is a typical example of a low-level language. |
| low-lying adj | (land: low elevation) (terreno: pouca elevação) | de baixa altitude loc adj |
| | | baixo adj |
| | The low-lying areas flooded during the recent storm. |
low-maintenance,
low maintenance adj | (requiring little upkeep) | de baixa manutenção loc adj |
| Nota: The hyphen may be omitted when the adjective follows the noun. |
| | My garden of native plants is low-maintenance compared to the usual lawn. |
| | Meu jardim de plantas nativas é de baixa manutenção em comparação com o gramado usual. |
low-maintenance,
low maintenance adj | (person: undemanding) (figurado) | tranquila adj |
| | I'm grateful to have a fairly low-maintenance girlfriend. |
| low-minded adj | (vulgar, coarse) (informal, que pensa obscenidades) | mente poluída sf |
low-paid,
low paid adj | (job: poorly remunerated) | mal pago adv + adj |
| Nota: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
| | Teaching is a low-paid job in Argentina. |
low-paid,
low paid adj | (worker: earning little) | mal pago adv + adj |
| Nota: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
| | Low-paid workers sometimes take on second jobs just to pay their day-to-day living expenses. |
low-pitched,
low pitched adj | (sound: low frequency) | de baixa frequência loc adj |
| Nota: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
| | A bass drum makes a low-pitched sound. |
low-pitched,
low pitched adj | (roof: not much slope) (telhado) | baixo adj |
| | (som) | grave adj |
| Nota: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
low-powered,
low powered adj | (less powerful than usual) | de baixa potência loc adj |
| Nota: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
low-powered,
low powered adj | (using less energy than usual) | de pouca energia loc adj |
| Nota: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
| low-priced adj | (cheap) | com preço baixo loc adj |
| | | com preço reduzido loc adj |
| | | barato adj |
| low-profile adj | literal (taking little space) | discreto adj |
| | These low-profile lids take up 23% less space in shipping containers. |
| low-profile n as adj | figurative (inconspicuous) | discreto adj |
| | | sem dar nas vistas expres |
low-ranking,
low ranking adj | (near bottom of range or hierarchy) | de classe baixa loc adj |
| | | de classificação baixa loc adj |
| Nota: The hyphen may be omitted when the adjective follows the noun. |
| low-rate [sb/sth]⇒ vtr | (not value highly) | avaliar baixo vt + adv |
| low-rent n as adj | (cheap to rent) | de aluguel baixo loc adj |
| | | de aluguel barato loc adj |
| low-rent n as adj | (of inferior quality) | inferior adj |
| low-rise adj | (building: short) | edifício baixo sm + adj |
| low-rise adj | (pants: low waistband) (calça) | cintura baixa sf + adj |
| low-rise n | (building) | edifício sm |
| low-salt diet n | (regimen which restricts salt intake) | dieta de pouco sal sf + loc adj |
| | My doctor has recommended that I follow a low-salt diet. |
low-scoring,
low scoring adj | (achieving poor score) | de nota baixa loc adj |
| Nota: The hyphen may be omitted when the adjective follows the noun. |
low-skilled,
low skilled adj | (job: menial) | pouco qualificado adv + adj |
| Nota: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
| | Being a hotel receptionist is a low-skilled job. |
low-skilled,
low skilled adj | (worker: menial) | pouco qualificado adv + adj |
| Nota: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
low-slung,
low slung adj | (trousers: hipster style) | calça baixa sf + adj |
| Nota: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
low-slung,
low slung adj | (low) | baixo adj |
| Nota: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
| low-spec adj | informal, abbreviation (technology: low-specification) | de baixa especificação loc adj |
| low-spirited adj | (sad, dejected) | triste, desanimado adj |
| low-stakes n as adj | (involving little risk) | de baixo risco loc adj |
| | Regular short quizzes are a low-stakes method of assessing pupils. |
low-temperature,
low temperature adj | (requiring or involving little heat) | de baixa temperatura loc adj |
| Nota: The hyphen may be omitted when the adjective follows the noun. |
the lowdown,
also UK: the low-down n | informal (current information) (informal) | informação confidencial sf |
| | If you want the lowdown, ask Julie. She was at the meeting. |
the lowdown on [sth],
also UK: the low-down on [sth] n | informal (current information) | informação detalhada sf |
| | Here's the low-down on our upcoming merger. |
low-key,
lowkey adj | (light, colour: subtle, subdued) | sutil adj |
| | | suave adj |
| Nota: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun |
| | The colour of this carpet is very low-key. |
low-key,
lowkey adj | figurative (not ostentatious) (figurado, sem ostentação) | pequeno adj |
| | The party was just a low-key affair with a few friends. |
lowkey,
low-key adv | informal (secretly, with embarrassment) | secretamente adv |
| | I lowkey want to buy a pound of candy and spend the day eating it in bed. |
lowlife,
low-life n | informal (contemptible or immoral person) (informal) | imoralista sm, sf |
| run low on [sth] v expr | informal (have little left of [sth]) | ficar sem expres v |
| | I hope we find a gas station soon, as this car is running low on fuel. |
| VLF n | initialism (very low frequency) | baixíssima frequência sf |
| VLF n as adj | initialism (very low frequency) | de baixíssima frequência loc adj |