reserve

US /rɪˈzɝːv/
UK /rɪˈzɝːv/
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1.

reserva, estoque

a supply of something kept available for future use

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The country has large oil reserves.
O país tem grandes reservas de petróleo.
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She kept a reserve of emergency supplies in the basement.
Ela mantinha uma reserva de suprimentos de emergência no porão.
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2.

reserva, área protegida

a place set aside for a special purpose

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The wildlife reserve is home to many rare species.
A reserva de vida selvagem é o lar de muitas espécies raras.
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They established a nature reserve to protect the local ecosystem.
Eles estabeleceram uma reserva natural para proteger o ecossistema local.
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3.

reserva, cautela

a feeling of shyness or caution

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He spoke with some reserve about his past.
Ele falou com alguma reserva sobre seu passado.
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Her initial reserve soon faded as she got to know them.
Sua reserva inicial logo desapareceu à medida que ela os conhecia.
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1.

reservar, guardar

to keep something for a particular purpose or person

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Please reserve a table for two at 7 PM.
Por favor, reserve uma mesa para dois às 19h.
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We need to reserve some funds for emergencies.
Precisamos reservar alguns fundos para emergências.
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2.

reservar, manter

to refrain from using or exercising (a right, power, or privilege)

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The company decided to reserve its right to take legal action.
A empresa decidiu reservar seu direito de tomar medidas legais.
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He chose to reserve his opinion until all the facts were known.
Ele optou por reservar sua opinião até que todos os fatos fossem conhecidos.
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1.

de reserva, extra

kept for a special or future use

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The reserve parachute is a backup in case of emergency.
O paraquedas de reserva é um backup em caso de emergência.
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They have a reserve team ready to play if needed.
Eles têm uma equipe de reserva pronta para jogar se necessário.
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