CHALLENGING WORDS: hate, rate


I hate it that the economy is so difficult right now! The interest rate is shocking, and I’m concerned it will only get worse!

Eu odeio que a economia esteja tão difícil agora! A taxa de juros é chocante e temo que só piore!

Judy hates the slow rate at which her hair grows! If it were to grow any more slowly, she says it would grow backward!

Judy odeia o ritmo lento que seu cabelo cresce! Se crescesse mais devagar, ela diz que cresceria para dentro!

I think it’s so important to drive carefully and be aware of your rate of speed. I hate it when folks break the law and drive rapidly!

Eu acho que é tão importante dirigir com cuidado e estar ciente de sua velocidade. Eu odeio quando as pessoas infringem a lei e dirigem rápido!

ENGLISH/PORTUGUESE VOCABULARY:

HATE: odeiar

RATE: taxa

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