wear

US /wer/
UK /wer/
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1.

usar, vestir

have (something) on one's body as clothing, decoration, or protection

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She likes to wear bright colors.
Ela gosta de usar cores vibrantes.
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He always wears a hat.
Ele sempre usa um chapéu.
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2.

desgastar, gastar

damage, erode, or destroy by friction or use

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The constant rubbing will wear a hole in the fabric.
O atrito constante desgastará um buraco no tecido.
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The tires are starting to wear thin.
Os pneus estão começando a desgastar.
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erodeabradecorrodefrayrub away
3.

durar, aguentar

last or remain in good condition for a specified period of time

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These shoes will wear well.
Esses sapatos vão durar bem.
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The paint on the wall is starting to wear.
A tinta na parede está começando a desgastar.
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1.

desgaste, deterioração

damage or deterioration sustained from continuous use and exposure

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The old carpet showed signs of considerable wear.
O tapete antigo mostrava sinais de considerável desgaste.
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This jacket can withstand a lot of wear and tear.
Esta jaqueta pode suportar muito desgaste.
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abrasionerosiondeteriorationdamage
2.

roupa, vestuário

clothing of a specified type

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The store has a wide selection of formal wear.
A loja tem uma ampla seleção de roupas formais.
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She designs children's wear.
Ela projeta roupas infantis.
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