Up meanings in Portuguese

cima

Example:

The cat is up on the roof.

O gato está em cima do telhado.

He climbed up the ladder.

Ele subiu pela escada.

Usage: informalContext: Describing physical position or direction.

Note: This usage indicates a higher position or movement towards a higher location.

em pé

Example:

Please stand up.

Por favor, fique em pé.

He got up from his chair.

Ele se levantou da cadeira.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Indicating a change in physical posture.

Note: This usage often refers to moving from a seated or lying position to standing.

aumentar

Example:

Prices are going up.

Os preços estão subindo.

The temperature went up yesterday.

A temperatura subiu ontem.

Usage: informalContext: Describing an increase in level or amount.

Note: This can refer to prices, temperatures, or other measurable quantities.

para cima

Example:

Look up at the stars.

Olhe para cima as estrelas.

He threw the ball up into the air.

Ele jogou a bola para cima.

Usage: informalContext: Indicating direction or movement towards a higher location.

Note: This is often used in contexts involving physical movement or gaze.

concluído

Example:

The project is all wrapped up.

O projeto está todo concluído.

He finally wrapped up the meeting.

Ele finalmente terminou a reunião.

Usage: formalContext: Describing something that has been completed or finished.

Note: Often used in professional or academic contexts to indicate completion.

acordar

Example:

I wake up at 7 AM.

Eu acordo às 7 da manhã.

She was just waking up when I called.

Ela estava apenas acordando quando eu liguei.

Usage: informalContext: Referring to the process of becoming awake.

Note: Commonly used in daily life regarding sleep and waking.

levantar

Example:

Please help me up.

Por favor, me ajude a levantar.

He helped her up after she fell.

Ele a ajudou a levantar depois que ela caiu.

Usage: informalContext: Indicating assistance in getting to a standing position.

Note: This usage is often found in contexts involving physical assistance.

Above

Above means at a higher level or position than something else.

Example: The painting hung above the fireplace.

Note: While 'up' generally indicates a direction towards a higher position, 'above' specifically refers to a position directly over something else.

Skyward

Skyward means toward the sky or in an upward direction.

Example: The balloons floated skyward into the clouds.

Note: Similar to 'up' in indicating upward movement, 'skyward' emphasizes the direction towards the sky.

Elevated

Elevated means raised to a higher level or position.

Example: The platform was elevated above the ground.

Note: Unlike 'up' which is a general direction, 'elevated' specifically refers to something being raised to a higher level.

Upward

Upward means moving or facing in a direction toward a higher position.

Example: The arrow flew upward into the sky.

Note: Similar to 'up' in indicating upward movement, 'upward' emphasizes the direction of movement towards a higher position.

Up to

Means 'as far as' or 'until,' often used to indicate a limit or maximum.

Example: You can choose any dessert up to $10.

Note: The phrase 'up to' implies a boundary or restriction, unlike just 'up' which indicates a direction.

Wake up

To stop sleeping and become conscious.

Example: I need to wake up early for work tomorrow.

Note: While 'up' can just indicate a direction, 'wake up' specifically refers to the action of rousing from sleep.

Make up

To reconcile or resolve a disagreement.

Example: They need to make up after their argument.

Note: Unlike 'up' which is often used for direction, 'make up' involves the act of resolving or restoring a relationship.

Look up

To search for information or a definition.

Example: I'll look up that word in the dictionary.

Note: While 'up' can indicate a physical direction, 'look up' entails seeking information or knowledge.

Cheer up

To make someone feel happier or more positive.

Example: I brought you some flowers to cheer you up.

Note: Unlike 'up' which often signifies a spatial movement, 'cheer up' involves boosting someone's mood or spirits.

Back up

To make a copy of data as a precaution against loss.

Example: Remember to back up your files regularly to avoid losing them.

Note: While 'up' can denote an upward direction, 'back up' refers to creating a duplicate or safeguarding data.

Shut up

A rude way of telling someone to stop talking.

Example: Please shut up, I'm trying to concentrate.

Note: Unlike 'up' which often indicates an upward movement, 'shut up' is a command to cease speaking.

Up for grabs

This phrase means something is available for anyone to take or claim.

Example: The last piece of cake is up for grabs, whoever gets there first can have it.

Note: The original word 'up' refers to a direction or movement, while 'up for grabs' implies availability or opportunity.

Up in the air

This phrase means something is uncertain or undecided.

Example: The decision is still up in the air, we haven't finalized anything yet.

Note: The original word 'up' denotes a higher position, while 'up in the air' signifies uncertainty.

Up the ante

To increase the stakes or raise the level of a situation.

Example: To attract more players, the casino decided to up the ante in their poker game.

Note: The original word 'up' indicates an upward direction, while 'up the ante' refers to escalating a situation.

Up the creek without a paddle

To be in a difficult or challenging situation without any means of help or control.

Example: If we miss the last bus, we'll be up the creek without a paddle.

Note: The original word 'up' relates to a higher position, while 'up the creek without a paddle' describes being in a helpless situation.

Up to snuff

Meeting a certain standard or being satisfactory in quality.

Example: His performance needs to be up to snuff if he wants to keep his job.

Note: The original word 'up' denotes an upward direction, while 'up to snuff' indicates meeting a standard or requirement.

Up one's sleeve

To have a secret plan or alternative strategy.

Example: She always has a trick up her sleeve when it comes to solving problems.

Note: The original word 'up' refers to a higher position, while 'up one's sleeve' implies having a hidden or secret plan.

Upshot

The final result or conclusion of a situation.

Example: The upshot of the meeting was that we all had to work overtime this weekend.

Note: The original word 'up' relates to a higher position, while 'upshot' refers to the final outcome or consequence.

The balloon is going up.

O balão está subindo.

Please come up to my office.

Por favor, venha até meu escritório.

The price of the stock is going up.

O preço da ação está subindo.

Up - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)

Lemma: up

Conjugations

Adjective (Adjective): up

Adverb (Adverb): up

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): ups

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): up

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): upped

Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): upped

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): upping

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): ups

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): up

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): up

Syllabification and Stress

up Contains 1 syllables: up

Phonetic transcription: ˈəp

up , ˈəp (The red syllable is stressed)

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up: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).

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