haunt

• Substantivo que designa um lugar que uma pessoa ou grupo frequenta habitualmente, ou um lugar que se acredita ser visitado por fantasmas. No uso brasileiro, costuma aparecer em expressões como 'ponto de encontro' ou 'lugar assombrado'.

A noun referring to a place that is frequently visited by a particular person or group, or a place believed to be visited by ghosts.

1. Frequented placeB2informal

   A place that someone visits frequently or often.

   Lugar preferido

   • The old café was a favorite haunt of local artists.
   • This park is a popular haunt for joggers in the morning.
   • The library became his regular haunt during exam season.

   Sinônimosdenhangoutlairpurlieurendezvousresortretreatstamping ground

• Verbo usado para descrever a visita frequente a um lugar, ou (falando de um fantasma) o aparecimento regular em um lugar, ou causar preocupação ou sofrimento constante.

A verb used to describe the act of visiting a place frequently, or (of a ghost) appearing in a place regularly, or causing persistent worry or distress.

1. Visit as a ghostB1formal

   To appear in a place as a ghost, often repeatedly.

   Assombrar como fantasma

   • The old castle is said to be haunted by a ghost.
   • She claims that the spirit of her grandmother haunts the house.
   • Legend says the ghost haunts the bridge at midnight.

   Sinônimosghostspook

2. Trouble or worry persistentlyB2formal

   To cause someone to feel worried, sad, or troubled over a long period.

   Assombrar

   • The memory of the accident still haunts him.
   • Her past mistakes continue to haunt her.
   • The thought of failing the exam haunted him for weeks.

   Sinônimosbedevilbesetburdendisturbharrynagobsessoppressplaguetormenttroublevexweigh onworry

   Antônimoscomfortreassuresoothe

3. Frequent a placeB2formal

   To visit a place often or regularly.

   Frequentar um lugar

   • He used to haunt the local library as a child.
   • Tourists often haunt the famous market square.
   • The café is haunted by students during exam season.

   Sinônimosfrequenthang aroundvisit