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• Refere-se a algo sem anotações, marcas ou imagens; também pode descrever uma expressão sem emoção ou a ausência de compreensão.

Describes something that has no writing, marks, or images; also used to describe an expressionless face or a lack of understanding.

1. Empty or unmarkedA2formal

   Containing no writing, marks, or images.

   Em branco

   • She handed in a blank sheet of paper.
   • The screen went blank during the presentation.
   • He stared at the blank page, unable to write.

   Sinônimosbarecleanclearemptyplainunmarkedunusedvirginvoidwhite

   Antônimosdecoratedfilledinscribedmarkedwritten

2. ExpressionlessB1formal

   Showing no emotion, understanding, or reaction.

   Inexpressivo

   • His face remained blank during the entire speech.
   • She gave me a blank look when I asked the question.
   • The student's expression was blank after hearing the complex explanation.

   Sinônimosdeadpanemptyexpressionlessimpassiveinexpressivepoker-facedstonyunresponsivevacantwooden

   Antônimosanimatedexpressivereactiveresponsive

3. Without memory or thoughtB1informal

   Unable to remember or think of something.

   Vazio

   • My mind went blank during the exam.
   • He drew a blank when asked for his phone number.
   • She went completely blank when the interviewer asked about her experience.

   Sinônimosemptyvacantvacuousvoid

• Substantivo que designa um espaço vazio, uma lacuna ou uma superfície sem marcações, texto ou conteúdo.

A noun referring to an empty space, a void, or a surface that has no marks, writing, or content.

1. Empty spaceA2formal

   An empty area on a document or form where information is to be written.

   Espaço em branco

   • Please fill in the blanks on the application form.
   • The test had several blanks for the answers.
   • He left a blank where his signature should be.

   Sinônimosblank spaceboxfieldspace

2. Lack of understandingB1informal

   A state of being unable to remember or think of something.

   Branco na mente

   • My mind went blank during the exam.
   • She drew a blank when asked about the incident.
   • He stared at the question with a complete blank.

   Sinônimosblanknessmental blockvoid

3. AmmunitionB2formal

   A cartridge that contains no bullet, used for training or simulation.

   Munição de festim

   • The soldiers used blanks during the training exercise.
   • The gun was loaded with blanks for the movie scene.
   • Blanks can still be dangerous at close range.

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de esvaziar, causar confusão, não conseguir lembrar algo ou ignorar alguém de propósito.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming empty, confused, or failing to remember something, or to ignore someone deliberately.

1. Ignore or disregardB2informal

   To deliberately ignore someone or pretend not to notice them.

   Ignorar

   • She blanked him when he tried to say hello.
   • He blanked the question and walked away.
   • I tried to catch her eye but she blanked me completely.

   Sinônimosbrush offcold-shouldercutdisregardignoreslightsnub

   Antônimosacknowledgegreetheednoticerecognize

2. Become empty or forgetB2informal

   To suddenly forget something or have your mind go empty.

   Esquecer ou ficar com a mente vazia

   • My mind went blank during the exam.
   • He blanked on the answer to the question.
   • She blanked out the entire conversation.

   Sinônimosdraw a blankforgetfreezespace

   Antônimosrecallremember

Variantes phrasalblank out