distemper
US /dɪˈstem.pɚ/
UK /dɪˈstem.pɚ/
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cinomose
a viral disease of some animals, especially dogs, causing fever, coughing, and catarrh, and in some forms, neurological symptoms and death.
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The puppy was vaccinated against distemper.
O filhote foi vacinado contra a cinomose.
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Symptoms of distemper include fever, lethargy, and loss of appetite.
Os sintomas da cinomose incluem febre, letargia e perda de apetite.
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têmpera, tinta à base de cola
a type of paint made from powdered pigments mixed with a binder (such as egg yolk or glue) and water, used for painting walls or theatrical scenery.
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The old theater sets were painted with distemper.
Os antigos cenários de teatro foram pintados com têmpera.
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Distemper is not as durable as oil paint.
A têmpera não é tão durável quanto a tinta a óleo.
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pintar com têmpera
to paint with distemper.
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They decided to distemper the walls of the old house.
Eles decidiram pintar com têmpera as paredes da casa antiga.
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The artist carefully distempered the backdrop for the play.
O artista pintou cuidadosamente com têmpera o cenário para a peça.