tea leaf
US /ˈtiː liːf/
UK /ˈtiː liːf/
1.
folha de chá, folhas de chá
a processed leaf of the tea plant, used to make the beverage tea
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The aroma of fresh tea leaves filled the air.
O aroma de folhas de chá frescas encheu o ar.
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She carefully steeped the tea leaves in hot water.
Ela cuidadosamente infundiu as folhas de chá em água quente.
2.
folhas de chá, borra de chá
residue of tea leaves left in a cup after drinking, sometimes used for fortune-telling
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She looked at the tea leaves at the bottom of her cup, hoping for a glimpse into the future.
Ela olhou para as folhas de chá no fundo de sua xícara, esperando um vislumbre do futuro.
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Reading tea leaves is an ancient form of divination.
A leitura de folhas de chá é uma forma antiga de adivinhação.