How We See Colors

Some people believe that men and women see colors differently. What do you think?

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Common Expressions

Here are some very common expressions with their translations to Portuguese.

Here are the definitions in English:

  • No way! – Under no circumstances; not at all.
  • My bad. – To take responsibility for a mistake.
  • You bet.  – Of course; certainly.
  • What a shame. – When you wish a situation was different, and you feel sad or disappointed.
  • Hopefully. – Look upon something optimistically.
  • What a pity. – Used to express regret or disappointment about something.
  • What the hell! – An exclamation used to emphasize surprise, shock, anger, disgust
  • Bullshit! – Nonsense, saying somethingis misleading or deceptive.
  • I think so. – Expression of agreement or belief.
  • I don’t think so. – Expression of disagreement disbelief.

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Words with two meanings

In English words can someties have two meanings. Look at these examples:

  • Water – can be a verb meaning to give water to plants
    Water – can be a noun (H2O)
  • Bark – can be a noun – the outside part of a tree trunk
    Bark – can be a verb – what a dog does when he wants to warn you about something
  • Face – can be a noun – a person’s face is made up of eyes, nose, mouth etc.
    Face – can be a verb that means to confront (usually a problem)
  • Draw – can be a noun that means the score is equal
    Draw – can be a verb that means making a design on paper with a pen, pencil, paint etc.
  • Date – can be a noun that refers to the date on the calendar.
    Date  – can be a verb that means to see someone romantically
  • Iron – can be a noun which means to remove the wrinkles from your clothes.
    Iron – can be a noun that means the metal, iron.
  • Ring – can be a noun referring to a circular object, usually  a piece of jewelry.
    Ring – can be a verb that means to call someone on the phone (old phones used to have bells that rang).

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What do you do every day?

When we talk about things that we do every day, we use the simple present tense.

  • I get up.
  • I take a shower.
  • I get dressed.
  • I have breakfast.
  • I go to work.
  • I start work at 9 am.
  • I have lunch.
  • I finish work.
  • I arrive home.
  • I have dinner.
  • I watch TV.
  • I go to bed.

 

What things do you ro every day?

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CONFUSING WORDS Principal vs. Principle

These two words sound exactly the same when spoken. You will only be able to tell the difference by the context.

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CONFUSING WORDS Pole vs. Poll

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CONFUSING WORDS Aloud vs. Allowed

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CONFUSING WORDS – Aisle vs. Isle

“Isle” and “aisle” are homophones, meaning they sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. Here’s a detailed explanation of each:

Isle

Definition: A small island or peninsula.

Part of Speech: Noun

Examples:

  • “They spent their vacation on a tropical isle.”
  • “The British Isles consist of Great Britain, Ireland, and over 6,000 smaller isles.”
  • “Robinson Crusoe was stranded on a deserted isle.”

Usage: Use “isle” when referring to a small island, often used in poetic or literary contexts.

Aisle

Definition: A passage between rows of seats in a building such as a church or theater, or between shelves in a supermarket.

Part of Speech: Noun

Examples:

  • “Please take a seat in the aisle on the left.”
  • “She walked down the aisle to get married.”
  • “The bread is in the third aisle of the grocery store.”

Usage: Use “aisle” when talking about a passageway between rows of seats, shelves, or other areas.

Quick Tips to Remember:

  • Isle starts with “I” for Island.
  • Aisle starts with “A” and is often found in places like churches, theaters, and stores.

Understanding these differences will help you use “isle” and “aisle” correctly in your writing and speech.

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