wind

US /wɪnd/
UK /wɪnd/
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1.

vento

the perceptible natural movement of the air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction

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The wind blew strongly from the west.
O vento soprava forte do oeste.
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A cold wind swept across the plains.
Um vento frio varreu as planícies.
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breezegustgaledraftcurrent
2.

fôlego, ar

breath as used in speaking or playing a wind instrument

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He lost his wind after running up the stairs.
Ele perdeu o fôlego depois de subir as escadas correndo.
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The trumpet player has good wind control.
O trompetista tem bom controle de fôlego.
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breathrespirationair
1.

enrolar, serpentear

to turn or cause to turn around a central point or line; to coil or twist

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She began to wind the yarn into a ball.
Ela começou a enrolar o fio em uma bola.
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The road winds through the mountains.
A estrada serpenteia pelas montanhas.
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coiltwistloopmeandersnake
2.

dar corda

to operate a clockwork mechanism by turning a key or knob

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Don't forget to wind your watch every morning.
Não se esqueça de dar corda ao seu relógio todas as manhãs.
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He had to wind the old gramophone to play the record.
Ele teve que dar corda ao velho gramofone para tocar o disco.
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crankturntighten
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