lead

language: pt

definitions

  1. noun
    A heavy, soft, malleable, bluish-gray metallic element with atomic number 82 and symbol Pb.
    pt: chumbo
  2. noun
    The graphite core of a pencil.
    pt: grafite
  3. noun
    The position of being ahead or in front; advantage.
    pt: liderança
  4. noun
    A clue or piece of information that helps to solve a problem or mystery.
    pt: pista
  5. noun
    The principal actor or role in a play, movie, or other performance.
    pt: papel principal
  6. verb
    To show the way by going in advance; guide.
    pt: guiar
  7. verb
    To be in charge or command of; direct.
    pt: dirigir
  8. verb
    To result in or bring about; cause.
    pt: levar a
  9. verb
    To live or experience a particular kind of life.
    pt: levar (vida)
  10. adjective
    Most important; primary; chief.
    pt: principal

examples

  1. Old pipes were often made of lead.

    Tubos antigos eram frequentemente feitos de chumbo.

  2. The lead in my pencil broke.

    O grafite do meu lápis quebrou.

  3. Our team has taken the lead in the championship.

    Nossa equipe assumiu a liderança no campeonato.

  4. The detective followed a new lead.

    O detetive seguiu uma nova pista.

  5. She played the lead in the school play.

    Ela fez o papel principal na peça da escola.

  6. The guide led us through the forest.

    O guia nos levou através da floresta.

  7. She leads the marketing department.

    Ela dirige o departamento de marketing.

  8. This path leads to the river.

    Este caminho leva ao rio.

  9. He leads a quiet life in the countryside.

    Ele leva uma vida tranquila no campo.

  10. Lead poisoning is a serious health risk.

    O envenenamento por chumbo é um sério risco à saúde.