couch

US /kaʊtʃ/

UK /kaʊtʃ/

sofá, divã

a long upholstered seat with a back and arms, for seating more than one person

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We bought a new couch for the living room.

Compramos um novo sofá para a sala de estar.

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She fell asleep on the couch while watching TV.

Ela adormeceu no sofá enquanto assistia TV.

formular, expressar

to express (something) in a particular way; to phrase

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He couched his refusal in polite terms.

Ele formulou sua recusa em termos educados.

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The report was carefully couched to avoid any controversy.

O relatório foi cuidadosamente redigido para evitar qualquer controvérsia.