lead
definitions
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noun
A heavy, soft, malleable, bluish-gray metallic element with atomic number 82 and symbol Pb.pt: chumbo
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noun
The graphite core of a pencil.pt: grafite
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noun
The position of being ahead or in front; advantage.pt: liderança
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noun
A clue or piece of information that helps to solve a problem or mystery.pt: pista
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noun
The principal actor or role in a play, movie, or other performance.pt: papel principal
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verb
To show the way by going in advance; guide.pt: guiar
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verb
To be in charge or command of; direct.pt: dirigir
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verb
To result in or bring about; cause.pt: levar a
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verb
To live or experience a particular kind of life.pt: levar (vida)
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adjective
Most important; primary; chief.pt: principal
examples
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Old pipes were often made of lead.
Tubos antigos eram frequentemente feitos de chumbo.
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The lead in my pencil broke.
O grafite do meu lápis quebrou.
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Our team has taken the lead in the championship.
Nossa equipe assumiu a liderança no campeonato.
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The detective followed a new lead.
O detetive seguiu uma nova pista.
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She played the lead in the school play.
Ela fez o papel principal na peça da escola.
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The guide led us through the forest.
O guia nos levou através da floresta.
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She leads the marketing department.
Ela dirige o departamento de marketing.
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This path leads to the river.
Este caminho leva ao rio.
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He leads a quiet life in the countryside.
Ele leva uma vida tranquila no campo.
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Lead poisoning is a serious health risk.
O envenenamento por chumbo é um sério risco à saúde.