Significados de Them em português

A palavra "them" é um pronome pessoal em inglês, usado para se referir a um grupo de pessoas ou coisas que já foram mencionadas ou que são conhecidas pelo falante e pelo ouvinte. É o objeto da terceira pessoa do plural e é amplamente utilizado em diferentes contextos.

Uso Prático:

Referência a Pessoas:
- "I saw them at the party." (Eu os vi na festa.)
- "Did you invite them to the meeting?" (Você os convidou para a reunião?)
Referência a Coisas:
- "I can't find my keys. Have you seen them?" (Não consigo encontrar minhas chaves. Você as viu?)
- "These books are interesting. I want to read them." (Esses livros são interessantes. Quero lê-los.)
Contextos de Uso:
- "Them" é usado em contextos informais e formais, dependendo da situação. Em conversas cotidianas, é comum ouvir "them" em diálogos entre amigos, familiares ou colegas de trabalho.
- Em contextos mais formais, como em apresentações ou discursos, o uso de "them" ainda é apropriado, mas pode ser acompanhado de frases mais elaboradas.
Frases Comuns:
- "I will take care of them." (Eu cuidarei deles.)
- "Let them know about the changes." (Deixe-os saber sobre as mudanças.)
- "I don't want to bother them." (Não quero incomodá-los.)

Erros Comuns:

Um erro comum entre falantes de português é confundir "them" com "they". "They" é usado como sujeito (eles), enquanto "them" é usado como objeto (os, as).
Outro erro é a omissão do pronome, que pode levar a frases incompletas ou confusas.

Palavras Relacionadas:

Sinônimos: "those" (esses, aquelas) em contextos específicos, mas "them" é mais direto para se referir a pessoas ou coisas já mencionadas.
Antônimos: "us" (nós), que se refere ao grupo que inclui o falante.

Pronúncia:

A pronúncia de "them" é /ðɛm/. A letra "th" é pronunciada como um som dental sonoro, semelhante ao "d" em português, mas com a língua entre os dentes.

Gramática e Etimologia:

"Them" é um pronome que deriva do inglês antigo "þā," que significava "aqueles." O uso de "them" como objeto é uma evolução natural na língua. É importante lembrar que "them" não deve ser usado como sujeito; nesse caso, utiliza-se "they."

Significados de Them em português

Eles / Elas

Exemplo:

I saw them at the park.

Eu os vi no parque.

Did you tell them the news?

Você contou a eles a notícia?

Uso: InformalContexto: Used when referring to a group of people or objects, both masculine (eles) and feminine (elas).

Observação: In Brazilian Portuguese, the pronoun 'eles' is used for a group of males or a mixed-gender group, while 'elas' is used exclusively for a group of females.

Aquilo / Aqueles

Exemplo:

I can't believe they did that.

Não posso acreditar que aqueles fizeram isso.

They are always late.

Aqueles estão sempre atrasados.

Uso: InformalContexto: Used to refer to people or things that are not present, often with a sense of distance or judgment.

Observação: This usage can imply disapproval or distance from the subject being referred to.

Lá / Aí

Exemplo:

I left the keys with them.

Deixei as chaves com lá.

You can find them over there.

Você pode encontrá-los ali.

Uso: InformalContexto: Referring to objects or people that are located away from the speaker.

Observação: In this context, 'them' refers to objects or people and the translation may vary based on the specific location being referred to.

Sinônimos de Them

They

The pronoun 'they' is used to refer to a group of people or things different from the speaker and the listener.

Exemplo: They are going to the park.

Observação: Similar in meaning to 'them', but 'they' is used as a subject pronoun while 'them' is an object pronoun.

Those

'Those' is a demonstrative pronoun used to refer to people or things that are physically distant from the speaker and the listener.

Exemplo: Those are my favorite books.

Observação: While 'them' is a personal pronoun referring to people or things previously mentioned, 'those' is a demonstrative pronoun indicating specific objects or people.

Theirs

'Theirs' is a possessive pronoun that indicates ownership by a group of people previously mentioned.

Exemplo: The car is theirs.

Observação: 'Theirs' indicates possession, unlike 'them' which is used to refer to objects or people without indicating ownership.

Expressões e frases comuns de Them

Give them the benefit of the doubt

To believe someone is innocent until proven guilty; to have a favorable opinion of someone without concrete evidence.

Exemplo: I know you don't trust them completely, but let's give them the benefit of the doubt.

Observação: The focus is on giving a positive consideration to 'them' despite any doubts or suspicions.

Kill two birds with one stone

To accomplish two tasks with a single action or effort.

Exemplo: By attending the conference, we can meet with both clients. It's a great way to kill two birds with one stone.

Observação: The idiom uses 'them' to refer to the tasks or objectives being addressed simultaneously.

Actions speak louder than words

What someone does is more important than what they say they will do.

Exemplo: Don't just say you'll help; show them. Remember, actions speak louder than words.

Observação: The emphasis is on demonstrating through actions rather than just verbal promises or intentions.

All of them

Every single one; the entirety of a group.

Exemplo: I asked for volunteers, and all of them raised their hands.

Observação: Here, 'them' refers to a specific group of people or objects, emphasizing completeness.

Count them on one hand

To be a very small number; to be easily counted.

Exemplo: The number of people who have climbed Mount Everest without oxygen can be counted on one hand.

Observação: In this idiom, 'them' refers to a small, quantifiable group or amount.

Throw them off the scent

To divert someone's attention or mislead them.

Exemplo: We need to throw them off the scent so they don't discover our plan.

Observação: This phrase uses 'them' to indicate the individuals whose attention needs to be misdirected.

Tell them off

To scold or reprimand someone strongly and angrily.

Exemplo: She really told them off for their rude behavior at the party.

Observação: 'Them' here refers to the individuals being scolded or reprimanded.

Expressões cotidianas (gíria) de Them

Them's fightin' words

This phrase is used to indicate someone has said something so offensive that it could lead to a physical altercation.

Exemplo: When he insulted her mother, she responded, 'Them's fightin' words!'

Observação: The slang term 'Them's fightin' words' is a colloquial and informal way to convey strong disagreement or offense, as opposed to the more neutral and standard 'Those are fighting words.'

'Em

Shortened form of 'them', commonly used in spoken language for informal communications.

Exemplo: I saw 'em at the store yesterday.

Observação: The slang term ''em' is a casual and abbreviated version of 'them', used to improve speed and efficiency of spoken communication.

Stick it to them

To take advantage of someone or cause them harm, often used in a competitive context.

Exemplo: He really stuck it to them in the debate last night.

Observação: The slang term 'stick it to them' can imply a forceful or aggressive action towards 'them', compared to a more subtle or indirect approach.

Them apples

This phrase is used to challenge or provoke someone sarcastically after a situation has unfolded.

Exemplo: He thinks he's so smart, but can he solve this equation? How do you like them apples?

Observação: The slang term 'them apples' is a humorous and colloquial way to ask someone how they feel about a specific outcome or circumstance.

Let them eat cake

An expression of indifference or disregard for the problems of others.

Exemplo: When told the peasants had no bread, the queen famously said, 'Let them eat cake.'

Observação: The slang term 'let them eat cake' is a sarcastic and dismissive way of suggesting that someone should be satisfied with what they have, rather than addressing their actual needs.

Them's the breaks

An expression signifying acceptance of an unfortunate or unfair situation.

Exemplo: I know you're disappointed, but them's the breaks.

Observação: The slang term 'them's the breaks' conveys resignation or acknowledgment of a negative circumstance, without seeking to change or improve it.

Them's facts

A statement emphasizing the truthfulness or irrefutability of a particular piece of information.

Exemplo: You can argue all you want, but them's facts.

Observação: The slang term 'them's facts' serves to underscore the veracity or accuracy of a statement, often used in informal settings to settle disagreements.

Them - Exemplos

I love them.

Eu os amo.

Can you see them?

Você pode vê-los?

I bought them yesterday.

Eu os comprei ontem.

Please give them to me.

Por favor, me dê-os.

Gramática de Them

Them - Pronome (Pronoun) / Pronome pessoal (Personal pronoun)

Lema: they

Conjugações

Sílabas, Separação e Ênfase

Them contém 1 sílabas: them

Transcrição fonética: (t͟h)əm

them , (t͟h)əm (A sílaba vermelha é tônica)

Them - Importância e frequência de uso

O índice de frequência e importância das palavras indica com que frequência uma palavra aparece em um determinado idioma. Quanto menor o número, mais frequentemente a palavra é usada. As palavras mais frequentemente usadas variam normalmente de 1 a 4000.

Them: 0 - 100 (Extremamente Comum).

Este índice de importância ajuda você a se concentrar nas palavras mais úteis durante o seu processo de aprendizagem de idiomas.

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