race

• Substantivo que designa uma competição de velocidade, como corrida a pé, de carro ou de bicicleta, para determinar quem é o mais rápido; também pode se referir a uma competição ou disputa em sentido mais amplo.

A noun referring to a competition of speed, such as running, driving, or cycling, to determine who is the fastest.

1. Competition of speedA1formalsport

   A competition to see who can go fastest, especially running, driving, or swimming.

   Competição de velocidade

   • She won the 100-meter race.
   • The car race starts at noon.
   • They participated in a charity race.

   Sinônimoscompetitioncontestdasheventheatrunsprint

2. Ethnic groupB2formal

   A group of people sharing common ancestry, culture, or physical characteristics.

   Raça

   • The festival celebrates different races and cultures.
   • Human race diversity is important to preserve.
   • Discrimination based on race is illegal.

   Sinônimosancestryethnic groupethnicitylineagenationpeoplestocktribe

3. Rapid movementB1informal

   A strong or fast movement, often in a hurry.

   Movimento rápido

   • He ran at full race to catch the bus.
   • The race of the river was dangerous.
   • She felt the race of her heart after the scare.

   Sinônimosboltdartdashhurryrushscramblescurryspeedsprintswiftness

   Antônimoshaltreststandstillstillness

• Verbo que indica participar de uma competição de velocidade ou se mover muito rapidamente.

A verb used to indicate competing in a speed contest or moving very quickly.

1. Compete in a speed contestA2formalsport

   To take part in a competition of speed against others.

   Correr em uma competição de velocidade

   • She raced against the fastest runners in the country.
   • They raced their cars around the track.
   • He raced to win the gold medal.

   Sinônimoscompetecontendcontestrunsprint

2. Move quicklyA1informal

   To move or go very fast, often in a hurry.

   Mover-se rapidamente

   • I raced home to catch the bus.
   • He raced down the stairs to answer the phone.
   • The children raced around the playground.

   Sinônimosboltdashflyhurryrushscurryspeedsprinttearzoom

   Antônimosamblecrawldawdle

3. Compete urgentlyB1formal

   To compete or strive quickly to achieve something before others.

   Competir em velocidade

   • Companies are racing to develop new technology.
   • They raced against time to finish the rescue.
   • The teams raced to meet the deadline.

   Sinônimosdashhastenhurryhustlerushscramblesprint

   Antônimosdawdledelaylagloiter