dust

• Substantivo que designa partículas secas e finas de matéria, como terra, pólen ou outras pequenas partículas sólidas, frequentemente encontradas em superfícies ou no ar.

A noun referring to fine, dry particles of matter, such as dirt, pollen, or other small solid particles, often found on surfaces or in the air.

incontável

1. Fine particlesA1formal

   Fine, dry particles of matter, such as dirt, pollen, or other small substances, that settle on surfaces.

   Poeira

   • The table was covered in a thin layer of dust.
   • She wiped the dust off the shelves with a cloth.
   • Dust particles floated in the sunlight coming through the window.

   Sinônimosashdirtgrimegritpowdersmutsoot

2. Remains or debrisB2formal

   The remains of something that has been destroyed or broken down, often used metaphorically.

   Poeira

   • The old building had crumbled to dust over the centuries.
   • After the explosion, only dust and rubble remained.
   • The ancient manuscript turned to dust in his hands.

   Sinônimosdebrisdetritusremainsrubblewreckage

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de remover poeira de uma superfície ou de polvilhar algo com um pó ou substância fina.

A verb used to indicate the act of removing dust from a surface, or to sprinkle something with a fine powder or substance.

1. A2formal

   To remove dust from a surface by wiping or brushing.

   Tirar o pó

   • She dusted the shelves every morning.
   • He dusted the furniture with a soft cloth.
   • Please dust the books before putting them back.

   Sinônimosbrushcleansweepwipe

2. Sprinkle lightlyB1formal

   To cover something with a fine powder or small particles.

   Polvilhar

   • She dusted the cake with powdered sugar.
   • The chef dusted the dish with fresh herbs.
   • He dusted the plants with insecticide.

   Sinônimoscoverdredgeflourpowdersprinkle