sail

US /seɪl/
UK /seɪl/
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vela

a piece of material extended on a mast to catch the wind and propel a boat or ship or other vessel

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The ship hoisted its sails and departed.
O navio içou suas velas e partiu.
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We learned how to trim the sail for better speed.
Aprendemos a ajustar a vela para melhor velocidade.
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navegar, velejar

to travel in a boat or ship, especially one powered by wind

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They decided to sail across the Atlantic.
Eles decidiram navegar pelo Atlântico.
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The boat sailed smoothly on the calm water.
O barco navegou suavemente na água calma.
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voar, deslizar

to move smoothly and rapidly through the air or over a surface

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The bird sailed effortlessly through the sky.
O pássaro voou sem esforço pelo céu.
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The ball sailed over the fence and into the neighbor's yard.
A bola voou por cima da cerca e para o quintal do vizinho.
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