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• Substantivo que designa uma bebida preparada por infusão, fervura ou fermentação de ingredientes, como cerveja, chá ou café, e não por destilação. Também pode se referir à quantidade assim preparada.

A noun referring to a beverage, such as beer or tea, that is made by steeping, boiling, and fermenting ingredients rather than by distilling them.

1. Fermented beverageB1formal

   A drink made by steeping, boiling, and fermenting ingredients, typically referring to beer or ale, as opposed to distilled spirits.

   Bebida fermentada

   • He ordered a pint of his favorite brew at the pub.
   • This brewery is known for its dark, rich brew.
   • She prefers a light brew over a heavy stout.

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2. Hot infused drinkA2informal

   A beverage made by steeping ingredients in hot water, such as tea or coffee.

   Infusão

   • Would you like a fresh brew of coffee?
   • I'll make a pot of tea; it's my favorite brew.
   • This herbal brew is very soothing.

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3. Mixture or concoctionB2informal

   A mixture of different elements, often used figuratively.

   Mistura

   • The storm was a dangerous brew of wind and rain.
   • His speech was a strange brew of facts and opinions.
   • The new policy is a complex brew of regulations.

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• Verbo usado para indicar o processo de preparar uma bebida (como cerveja, chá ou café) por infusão, fervura ou fermentação, e também para indicar o desenvolvimento de uma situação ou sentimento.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a beverage (such as beer, tea, or coffee) by steeping, boiling, or fermenting, or to indicate the development of a situation or feeling.

1. Prepare a drink by steepingA2formal

   To make a beverage, such as tea or coffee, by soaking ingredients in hot water.

   Preparar bebida por infusão

   • She brewed a pot of tea for her guests.
   • He likes to brew his coffee fresh every morning.
   • The tea needs to brew for at least five minutes.

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2. B2formal

   To begin to develop or form, often used for plans, trouble, or a storm.

   Estar se formando

   • A storm is brewing over the ocean.
   • Trouble has been brewing between the two departments for weeks.
   • A plan was brewing in his mind for months.

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