dust

US /dʌst/
UK /dʌst/
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poeira

fine, dry powder consisting of tiny particles of earth or waste matter lying on surfaces or carried in the air

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The old books were covered in a thick layer of dust.
Os livros antigos estavam cobertos por uma espessa camada de poeira.
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A cloud of dust rose as the car drove away.
Uma nuvem de poeira subiu quando o carro partiu.
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1.

tirar o pó

remove dust from the surface of something

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She needs to dust the shelves every week.
Ela precisa tirar o pó das prateleiras toda semana.
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He carefully dusted the antique furniture.
Ele tirou o pó cuidadosamente dos móveis antigos.
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2.

polvilhar, espalhar

sprinkle (a powder or similar substance) over a surface

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She dusted the cake with powdered sugar.
Ela polvilhou o bolo com açúcar de confeiteiro.
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The baker dusted the counter with flour.
O padeiro polvilhou o balcão com farinha.
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