twig

US /twɪɡ/
UK /twɪɡ/
"twig" picture
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galho, ramo pequeno

a slender woody shoot growing from a branch or stem

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The bird collected small twigs to build its nest.
O pássaro coletou pequenos galhos para construir seu ninho.
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A dry twig snapped under his foot.
Um galho seco quebrou sob seu pé.
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entender, perceber

understand or realize something

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It took him a while to twig what I meant.
Demorou um pouco para ele perceber o que eu queria dizer.
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She suddenly twigged that he was lying.
Ela de repente percebeu que ele estava mentindo.
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