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center (EN)
substantivo, adjetivo, verbo

substantivo “center”

sing. center us, center uk, pl. centers us, centres uk ou incontável
  1. centro
    The vase was placed right at the center of the table, making it the focal point of the room.
  2. centro (da cidade)
    Let's meet at the town center where all the cafes and shops are.
  3. centro (específico, como "centro de saúde")
    The new community center offers classes ranging from yoga to pottery.
  4. centro (político)
    In the recent elections, the center gained significant ground against the traditional parties.
  5. centro (da discussão)
    The ethical implications of the research became the center of the debate.
  6. centro (no esporte, como "jogador de centro")
    The soccer team's center showed great skill in defending against the opposing forwards.
  7. pivô (no basquete)
    The basketball team's center dominated the game with his impressive rebounds and blocks.
  8. centroavante (no hóquei no gelo)
    The hockey team's center won the faceoff, giving them a strategic advantage.
  9. center (no futebol americano, explicação: jogador que passa a bola para o quarterback)
    The football team's center snapped the ball perfectly, initiating a successful play.
  10. centro (no netball, explicação: jogador que pode se mover por toda a quadra, exceto nos círculos de arremesso)
    The netball center moved swiftly across the court, coordinating the team's offense and defense.
  11. cruzamento (no futebol, explicação: passe para o centro do campo)
    The winger delivered a perfect center to the striker, who scored with a powerful header.
  12. centro (no rugby, explicação: jogador que atua na área central do campo)
    The rugby center broke through the defense, scoring a crucial try for his team.

adjetivo “center”

forma base center, não graduável
  1. central (adjetivo)
    The center aisle of the church was beautifully decorated for the wedding.

verbo “center”

infinitivo center; ele centers; pret. centered; part. centered; ger. centering
  1. centralizar
    She centered the picture frame on the wall to make the room look more balanced.
  2. concentrar
    The documentary centers on the environmental impacts of plastic waste.