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Words on the topic: Behavior Vocabulary

This topic focuses on words related to human behavior and interaction. Learn how to describe emotions, habits, and actions in English. It’s great for personal development, communication, or studies in psychology. Each term is explained with translations and examples.

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acatar

acatar

to obey

to comply

Ele acatou a decisão.

He accepted the decision.

atitude

atitude

attitude

Sua atitude define seu futuro.

Your attitude defines your future.

calmo

calmo

calm

quiet

Eu estou calmo.

I am calm.

cautela

cautela

caution

Quantas cautelas comprou?

How many precautions did you buy?

confusão

confusão

confusion

mess

A confusão começou na festa.

The confusion started at the party.

cruel

cruel

cruel

merciless

És cruel com animais?

Is it cruel to animals?

desajeitado

desajeitado

clumsy

awkward

Ele é um pouco desajeitado?

Is he a bit clumsy?

desonesto

desonesto

dishonest

Ele foi desonesto comigo?

Was he dishonest with me?

estupidez

estupidez

stupidity

Essa foi uma estupidez!

That was stupid!

excessivo

excessivo

excessive

O preço é excessivo?

Is the price excessive?

habitual

habitual

usual

habitual

És cliente habitual aqui?

Are you a regular customer here?

hesitação

hesitação

hesitation

Hesitações custam caro.

Hesitations are costly.

hábito

hábito

habit

Que hábito estranho você tem?

What strange habit do you have?

impaciente

impaciente

impatient

Os alunos impacientes saíram.

The impatient students left.

imprudente

imprudente

imprudent

reckless

Foi imprudente dirigir assim?

Was it reckless to drive like that?

jeito

jeito

manner

way

Ela tem jeito para cozinhar.

She has a knack for cooking.

malicioso

malicioso

malicious

És malicioso ou ingênuo?

Are you malicious or naive?

mentir

mentir

to lie

to deceive

Ele costuma mentir?

Does he usually lie?

obediência

obediência

obedience

Ele tem obediência?

Does he have obedience?

quieto

quieto

quiet

still

Você está quieto hoje?

Are you quiet today?

rude

rude

rude

impolite

Ele foi rude com ela?

Was he rude to her?

severo

severo

severe

Ele é severo, mas justo.

He is stern but fair.

trapaça

trapaça

cheat

trick

É trapaça no jogo?

Is it cheating in the game?

zangado

zangado

angry

Estás zangado comigo?

Are you mad at me?

zelo

zelo

zeal

Tens zelo pelos teus livros?

Are you zealous about your books?

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