capsule

• Substantivo que designa um pequeno recipiente, uma pílula de gelatina, um fruto seco do tipo cápsula, uma obra escrita concisa, uma cobertura em anatomia, um módulo de nave espacial ou um assento ejetor de piloto.

A noun referring to a small container, a gelatinous pill, a dry seed vessel, a shortened written work, an enclosing structure in anatomy, a spacecraft module, or an ejectable pilot seat.

1. Small containerA2formal

   A small, often cylindrical, container used for storing or holding something.

   Cápsula

   • She placed the ring in a small velvet capsule.
   • The time capsule was buried in the schoolyard.
   • He kept his spare key in a waterproof capsule.

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2. Medicine pillA2formalmedical

   A small, rounded gelatinous container that encloses a dose of medicine for swallowing.

   Cápsula

   • The doctor prescribed a daily capsule of vitamin D.
   • She swallowed the capsule with a glass of water.
   • These capsules are easier to take than tablets.

   Sinônimospilltablet

3. C1formalscientific

   A dry, dehiscent seed vessel or the spore-containing structure found in plants like mosses.

   Cápsula

   • The moss capsule releases spores when it opens.
   • Botanists studied the capsule of the plant under a microscope.
   • The seed capsule burst open, scattering seeds across the ground.

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4. Abridged versionB2formal

   A shortened version of a written work, such as a book or article.

   Versão resumida

   • The publisher released a capsule version of the novel for quick reading.
   • This capsule summary covers the main points of the report.
   • Students read a capsule of the classic text.

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5. Anatomical structureC1formalmedical

   A structure in the body that encloses an organ or body part.

   Cápsula

   • The joint is surrounded by a fibrous capsule.
   • The kidney is enclosed in a protective capsule.
   • Inflammation of the capsule can cause pain and stiffness.

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6. B2formalscientific

   A spacecraft designed to transport people and support human life in outer space.

   Cápsula espacial

   • The space capsule re-entered Earth's atmosphere safely.
   • Astronauts lived in the capsule for six months.
   • The capsule docked with the space station.

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7. Ejection seatC1formaltechnical

   A pilot's seat in an airplane that can be forcibly ejected in an emergency, allowing the pilot to descend by parachute.

   Assento ejetor

   • The pilot ejected from the plane using the capsule seat.
   • The capsule seat is designed for emergency escapes.
   • Modern fighter jets are equipped with advanced capsule ejection systems.

   Sinônimosejector seat

• Verbo que significa condensar, resumir ou expressar algo de forma breve e compacta; também pode indicar encapsular ou encerrar algo em um espaço reduzido.

A verb meaning to enclose or summarize something in a concise or compact form.

1. Enclose in a capsuleB2formal

   To put or seal something inside a small container or capsule.

   Encapsular

   • The medicine is capsuled for easy swallowing.
   • They capsuled the sample for laboratory analysis.
   • The company capsules its vitamins in gelatin shells.

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2. Condense or summarizeC1formal

   To express something in a very short or concise form; to reduce in volume.

   Resumir

   • The author capsuled the entire novel into a single paragraph.
   • She capsuled her speech to fit the five-minute time limit.
   • The report was capsuled into a few key bullet points.

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