well

language: pt

definitions

  1. noun
    A hole or shaft sunk into the earth to obtain water, oil, gas, or other natural resources.
    pt: Poço; cisterna
  2. noun
    An enclosed space in a building used for stairs, elevators, or vertical pipes.
    pt: Caixa de escada; poço
  3. noun
    A source or abundant supply of something, often abstract (e.g., knowledge, emotion).
    pt: Fonte; origem
  4. adverb
    In a good, satisfactory, or acceptable manner; successfully.
    pt: Bem; corretamente
  5. adverb
    To a great extent or degree; considerably.
    pt: Muito; consideravelmente
  6. adverb
    Used to introduce a remark, resume a narrative, or express resignation (interjectional use).
    pt: Bem; então
  7. adjective
    In good health; free from illness.
    pt: Saudável; bom de saúde
  8. adjective
    Advisable or prudent; best.
    pt: Aconselhável; prudente
  9. verb
    To rise to the surface and flow out, like water from a well or spring (often followed by 'up' or 'out').
    pt: Jorrar; brotar

examples

  1. They dug a deep well to access the underground aquifer.

    Eles cavaram um poço fundo para acessar o aquífero subterrâneo.

  2. The elevator cables run through the central well of the building.

    Os cabos do elevador passam pelo poço central do edifício.

  3. She is a well of information regarding local history.

    Ela é uma fonte de informações sobre a história local.

  4. The project was completed well ahead of schedule.

    O projeto foi concluído bem antes do prazo.

  5. It is well past midnight now.

    Já passou muito da meia-noite agora.

  6. Well, I suppose we should get going.

    Bem, acho que devemos ir embora.

  7. I don't feel very well today.

    Não me sinto muito bem hoje.

  8. It would be well to check the facts before publishing.

    Seria aconselhável verificar os fatos antes de publicar.

  9. Tears welled up in her eyes as she read the letter.

    Lágrimas brotaram em seus olhos enquanto ela lia a carta.