master

US /ˈmæs.tɚ/
UK /ˈmæs.tɚ/
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1.

mestre, senhor

a man who has people working for him, especially servants or slaves

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The master of the house greeted his guests.
O mestre da casa cumprimentou seus convidados.
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The dog obeyed its master's commands.
O cão obedeceu aos comandos de seu mestre.
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2.

mestre, dominador

a person who has complete control of something

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He is the master of his own destiny.
Ele é o mestre do seu próprio destino.
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She became the master of the situation.
Ela se tornou a mestre da situação.
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3.

mestre, perito

a person highly skilled in a particular art or craft

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He is a true master of chess.
Ele é um verdadeiro mestre de xadrez.
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The painting was done by an old master.
A pintura foi feita por um velho mestre.
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1.

dominar, aprender completamente

to acquire complete knowledge or skill in an art, technique, or subject

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She hopes to master the art of negotiation.
Ela espera dominar a arte da negociação.
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It took him years to master the guitar.
Levou anos para ele dominar o violão.
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2.

dominar, controlar

to overcome or control something

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He managed to master his fear of heights.
Ele conseguiu dominar seu medo de altura.
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The company needs to master its production costs.
A empresa precisa dominar seus custos de produção.
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1.

mestre, proficiente

having or showing very great skill or proficiency

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He gave a master class in piano playing.
Ele deu uma aula magistral de piano.
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The chef prepared a master dish.
O chef preparou um prato principal.
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