tending

• Descreve uma pessoa ou coisa que tem inclinação natural ou costume de se comportar de determinada maneira.

Describes a person or thing that has a natural inclination or habit to behave in a particular way.

1. Naturally disposed towardB2formal

   Having a natural inclination or tendency to behave in a certain way or to have a particular characteristic.

   Inclinado

   • He is tending to be overly cautious in new situations.
   • The weather is tending toward colder temperatures this week.
   • She is tending to agree with the majority opinion.

   Sinônimosaptdisposedgiveninclinedliableprone

   Antônimosaversedisinclinedindisposedreluctantunwilling

• Substantivo que designa o ato ou a atividade de cuidar, tratar ou dar atenção a alguém ou algo.

A noun referring to the work or activity of providing care, treatment, or attention to someone or something.

incontável

1. Care or attentionB2formal

   The act of providing care, treatment, or attention to someone or something.

   Cuidado

   • She spent her life in the tending of sick animals.
   • The tending of the garden requires daily watering.
   • His tending of the elderly patients was gentle and patient.

   Sinônimosattentioncarenursingnurture

   Antônimosdisregardneglectnegligence

• Verbo usado para indicar um fenômeno regular ou frequente, uma inclinação natural ou a ação de cuidar de alguém ou de algo.

A verb used to indicate a regular or frequent occurrence, a natural inclination, or the act of caring for someone or something.

1. Be likely to behave in a certain wayB1formal

   To often or usually behave in a particular way or have a particular characteristic.

   Ter tendência a

   • People tend to get nervous before exams.
   • He tends to arrive late to meetings.
   • This material tends to shrink when washed.

   Sinônimosbe giveninclinelean

2. Care for or look afterB1formal

   To take care of someone or something, especially by providing necessary attention or treatment.

   Cuidar

   • She tends to her garden every morning.
   • The nurse tended to the injured patient.
   • He tends to his elderly mother on weekends.

   Sinônimosattend tocare forlook aftermindnurturewatch over

   Antônimosabandonforsakeignoreneglect