Usages of adorar
Eu adoro assar pão, mas prefiro não o deixar demasiado assado, para ficar macio.
I love roasting bread, but I prefer not to leave it too roasted, so it stays soft.
Às vezes, a criança adora girar até ficar tonta, mas depois quer lanchar de imediato.
Sometimes the child loves spinning until she’s dizzy, but then she wants to snack right away.
O meu namorado adora novelas, mas a minha namorada prefere documentários.
My boyfriend loves soap operas, but my girlfriend prefers documentaries.
O amigo da Ana achou o caril demasiado picante, mas eu adorei.
Ana’s friend found the curry too spicy, but I loved it.
O Pedro é alérgico a gatos, mas adora brincar com o gato da vizinha.
Pedro is allergic to cats, but he loves playing with the neighbor’s cat.
A Ana adora marisco, mas diz que o camarão lhe faz lembrar as férias na costa.
Ana loves seafood, but she says shrimp reminds her of holidays on the coast.
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