seal
US /siːl/
UK /siːl/
1.
selo, vedação
a device or substance that is used to join two things together so as to prevent them from coming apart or to prevent anything from passing between them
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The broken seal caused the leak.
O selo quebrado causou o vazamento.
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Make sure the seal on the container is tight.
Certifique-se de que o selo no recipiente esteja apertado.
2.
selo, sinete
a piece of wax, lead, or other material with an individual design stamped into it, attached to a document as a mark of authenticity or used to close a letter or package
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The king's letter bore his royal seal.
A carta do rei trazia seu selo real.
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The document was authenticated with an official seal.
O documento foi autenticado com um selo oficial.
3.
foca, leão-marinho
a carnivorous marine mammal with flippers, a streamlined body, and a layer of blubber, able to live on land and in water
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We saw a seal basking on the rocks.
Vimos uma foca se aquecendo nas rochas.
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Seals are excellent swimmers.
As focas são excelentes nadadoras.
1.
selar, vedar
fasten or close securely, so that air, liquid, or other contents cannot enter or escape
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Please seal the envelope before mailing it.
Por favor, sele o envelope antes de enviá-lo.
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The jar was perfectly sealed to keep the contents fresh.
O frasco foi perfeitamente selado para manter o conteúdo fresco.
2.
selar, ratificar
formally certify or approve (something)
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The deal was sealed with a handshake.
O acordo foi selado com um aperto de mão.
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Their fate was sealed when the enemy attacked.
O destino deles foi selado quando o inimigo atacou.