Portuguese Vocabulary - Transportation Terms

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What do diagonal stripes on the road indicate?

  • Pedestrian crossing ahead
  • Parking is permitted
  • No parking or stopping (correct)
  • Lane changes are allowed

What is the primary purpose of a traffic light?

  • To indicate road work zones
  • To signal vehicle traffic only
  • To regulate traffic flow at intersections (correct)
  • To provide guidance for lane merging

Which of the following is essential for maintaining safe driving conditions during adverse weather?

  • Increased distance between vehicles (correct)
  • Higher speed limits
  • Using cruise control
  • Driving with headlights off

What does the term 'braking distance' refer to?

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What is the English translation of 'Rotunda'?

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What is the purpose of a seatbelt?

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Which term refers to a 'Light Vehicle' in English?

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What does 'Peão' translate to in English?

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Which of the following terms means 'Driving License' in English?

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What is the English equivalent of 'Sinalização Vertical'?

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What does the term 'Inversão do Sentido de Marcha' refer to?

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Which term encompasses the concept of 'Aquaplanagem'?

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What is the meaning of 'Travagem'?

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Flashcards

Carriageway

The part of the road where vehicles travel.

Lane

A designated area on a carriageway for a single line of vehicles.

Parallel Lanes

Multiple lanes alongside each other.

Centerline

An imaginary line dividing the carriageway.

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Curb

The edge of the roadway.

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Longitudinal Markings

Lines painted on the road to guide traffic.

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Solid Line

A continuous line on the road.

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Broken Line

A line with gaps on the road.

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Mixed Line

Combination of solid and broken lines.

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Diagonal Stripes

Lines painted diagonally on the road.

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Arrows

Symbols indicating traffic direction.

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Stop Line

A line marking the stopping point for vehicles.

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Traffic Light

A signal that controls the flow of traffic.

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Yellow Light

A warning light, indicating caution.

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Green Light

A signal to proceed.

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Red Light

A signal to stop.

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Flashing Light

A rapidly blinking light, usually a warning.

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Revolving Light

A light that rotates, often used for emergency vehicles.

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Law Enforcement Officer

Police or other authorized person enforcing traffic laws.

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Speed Limit

The maximum speed allowed on a particular road.

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Minimum Speed

The lowest speed allowed on a particular road.

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Maximum Speed

Highest speed allowed on a particular road.

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Moderate Speed

A safe and reasonable speed.

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Safe Distance

The space between vehicles to ensure safety during driving.

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Reaction Distance

The distance a vehicle travels before braking is initiated.

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Braking Distance

The distance a vehicle travels while braking.

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Defensive Driving

Driving in a way that anticipates and avoids potential hazards.

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Weather Conditions

The state of the atmosphere, such as rain or snow.

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Road Conditions

The quality of the road surface, such as smoothness or wetness.

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Visibility Conditions

The clarity of the surroundings that helps drivers see clearly.

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Traction

The ability of tires to grip the road surface.

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Trailer

A separate vehicle designed to be towed by another vehicle.

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Cultivator

A machine used for tilling land.

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Industrial Machine

A machine used in industrial settings.

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Agricultural Tractor

A tractor used for farming tasks.

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Articulated Vehicles

Vehicles with two or more interconnected sections.

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Public Transport Vehicle

A vehicle used for carrying many people.

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Transport of Dangerous Goods

Transporting items that can harm people or environment.

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Restraint System

Devices for keeping people secure during travel.

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Seatbelt

A safety device to secure people in vehicles.

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Child Seat

Safety restraint for children in vehicles.

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Emergency Triangle

A safety device used to signal emergencies.

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Reflective Vest

Clothing with reflective material for visibility.

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Catalytic Converter

A device reducing harmful emissions from vehicles.

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Battery

A component supplying electrical power.

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Oil

Lubricant for moving parts of machines.

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Coolant

Liquid used to regulate temperature.

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Iniciar

To start

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Teste

A test

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Perguntas

Questions

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Exame

Exam

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Material de Estudo

Study material

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Testemunhos

Testimonials

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Versão Premium

Premium version

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Ambulância

Ambulance

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Veículo

Vehicle

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Sinalização

Signaling

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Cedência de Passagem

Right of Way

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Rotunda

Roundabout

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Velocípede

Bicycle

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Marcha

Driving

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Auto-Estrada

Highway

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Berma

Shoulder

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Passagem de Nível

Level Crossing

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Parque de Estacionamento

Parking Lot

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Prédio

Building

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Cruzamento

Intersection

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Entroncamento

Junction

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Sinal

Signal

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Marca Rodoviária

Road Marking

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Pavimento

Pavement

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Inclinação

Slope

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Faixa de Rodagem

Carriageway

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Trânsito

Traffic

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Sentido

Direction

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Automóvel Ligeiro

Light Vehicle

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Automóvel Pesado

Heavy Vehicle

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Tracção Animal

Animal-Drawn Vehicle

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Eléctrico

Tram

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Motociclo

Motorcycle

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Ciclomotor

Moped

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Travagem

Braking

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Reboque

Trailer

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Manobra

Maneuver

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Ultrapassagem

Overtaking

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Inversão do Sentido de Marcha

U-Turn

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Marcha Atrás

Reverse

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Mudança de Direcção

Change of Direction

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Estacionamento

Parking

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Paragem

Stopping

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Imobilização

Immobilization

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Sinalização Vertical

Vertical Signaling

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Sinalização Horizontal

Horizontal Signaling

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Sinalização Temporária

Temporary Signaling

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Sinalização Luminosa

Luminous Signaling

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Peão

Pedestrian

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Criança

Child

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Idoso

Elderly

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Condutor

Driver

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Habilitação

License

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Carta de Condução

Driving License

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Infracção

Infraction

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Contra-Ordenação

Offense

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Crime

Crime

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Coima

Fine

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Inibição de Conduzir

Driving Ban

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Apreensão

Seizure

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Matrícula

Registration Plate

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Seguro

Insurance

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Responsabilidade Civil

Civil Liability

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Categoria

Category

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Lotação

Capacity

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Peso Bruto

Gross Weight

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Tara

Tare

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Motor

Engine

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Luzes

Lights

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Presença

Parking Lights

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Cruzamento

Dipped Headlights

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Estrada

High Beam

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Travagem

Brake Lights

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Marcha Atrás

Reversing Lights

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Nevoeiro

Fog Lights

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Perigo

Hazard Lights

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Visibilidade

Visibility

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Aderência

Traction

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Aquaplanagem

Aquaplaning

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Vento

Wind

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Chuva

Rain

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Gelo

Ice

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Neve

Snow

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Nevoeiro

Fog

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Sentido de Trânsito

Direction of Traffic

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Study Notes

Portuguese Vocabulary - English Translations

  • Iniciar: Start
  • Teste: Test
  • Perguntas: Questions
  • Exame: Exam
  • Material de Estudo: Study Material
  • Testemunhos: Testimonials
  • Versão Premium: Premium Version
  • Ambulância: Ambulance
  • Veículo: Vehicle
  • Sinalização: Signaling
  • Cedência de Passagem: Right of Way
  • Rotunda: Roundabout
  • Velocípede: Bicycle
  • Marcha: Driving
  • Auto-Estrada: Highway
  • Berma: Shoulder
  • Passagem de Nível: Level Crossing
  • Parque de Estacionamento: Parking Lot
  • Prédio: Building
  • Cruzamento: Intersection
  • Entroncamento: Junction
  • Sinal: Signal
  • Marca Rodoviária: Road Marking
  • Pavimento: Pavement
  • Inclinação: Slope
  • Faixa de Rodagem: Carriageway
  • Trânsito: Traffic
  • Sentido: Direction
  • Automóvel Ligeiro: Light Vehicle
  • Automóvel Pesado: Heavy Vehicle
  • Tracção Animal: Animal-Drawn Vehicle
  • Eléctrico: Tram
  • Motociclo: Motorcycle
  • Ciclomotor: Moped
  • Travagem: Braking
  • Reboque: Trailer
  • Manobra: Maneuver
  • Ultrapassagem: Overtaking
  • Inversão do Sentido de Marcha: U-Turn
  • Marcha Atrás: Reverse
  • Mudança de Direcção: Change of Direction
  • Estacionamento: Parking
  • Paragem: Stopping
  • Imobilização: Immobilization
  • Sinalização Vertical: Vertical Signaling
  • Sinalização Horizontal: Horizontal Signaling
  • Sinalização Temporária: Temporary Signaling
  • Sinalização Luminosa: Luminous Signaling
  • Peão: Pedestrian
  • Criança: Child
  • Idoso: Elderly
  • Condutor: Driver
  • Habilitação: License
  • Carta de Condução: Driving License
  • Infracção: Infraction
  • Contra-Ordenação: Offense
  • Crime: Crime
  • Coima: Fine
  • Inibição de Conduzir: Driving Ban
  • Apreensão: Seizure
  • Matrícula: Registration Plate
  • Seguro: Insurance
  • Responsabilidade Civil: Civil Liability
  • Categoria: Category
  • Lotação: Capacity
  • Peso Bruto: Gross Weight
  • Tara: Tare
  • Motor: Engine
  • Luzes: Lights
  • Presença: Parking Lights
  • Cruzamento: Dipped Headlights
  • Estrada: High Beam
  • Travagem: Brake Lights
  • Marcha Atrás: Reversing Lights
  • Nevoeiro: Fog Lights
  • Perigo: Hazard Lights
  • Visibilidade: Visibility
  • Aderência: Traction
  • Aquaplanagem: Aquaplaning
  • Vento: Wind
  • Chuva: Rain
  • Gelo: Ice
  • Neve: Snow
  • Nevoeiro: Fog
  • Sentido de Trânsito: Direction of Traffic
  • Faixa de Rodagem: Carriageway
  • Via de Trânsito: Lane
  • Vias Paralelas: Parallel Lanes
  • Eixo: Centerline
  • Guia: Curb
  • Marcas Longitudinais: Longitudinal Markings
  • Linha Contínua: Solid Line
  • Linha Descontínua: Broken Line
  • Linha Mista: Mixed Line
  • Raias Oblíquas: Diagonal Stripes
  • Setas: Arrows
  • Linha de Paragem: Stop Line
  • Sinal Luminoso: Traffic Light
  • Semáforo: Traffic Signal
  • Luz Amarela: Yellow Light
  • Luz Verde: Green Light
  • Luz Vermelha: Red Light
  • Luz Intermitente: Flashing Light
  • Luz Rotativa: Revolving Light
  • Agente de Autoridade: Law Enforcement Officer
  • Limite de Velocidade: Speed Limit
  • Velocidade Mínima: Minimum Speed
  • Velocidade Máxima: Maximum Speed
  • Velocidade Moderada: Moderate Speed
  • Distância de Segurança: Safe Distance
  • Distância de Reacção: Reaction Distance
  • Distância de Travagem: Braking Distance
  • Condução Defensiva: Defensive Driving
  • Condições Atmosféricas: Weather Conditions
  • Condições do Pavimento: Road Conditions
  • Condições de Visibilidade: Visibility Conditions
  • Tracção: Traction
  • Reboque: Trailer
  • Motocultivador: Cultivator
  • Máquina Industrial: Industrial Machine
  • Tractor Agrícola: Agricultural Tractor
  • Tractocarros: Articulated Vehicles
  • Veículo de Transporte Colectivo: Public Transport Vehicle
  • Transporte de Mercadorias Perigosas: Transport of Dangerous Goods
  • Equipamento de Retenção: Restraint System
  • Cinto de Segurança: Seatbelt
  • Cadeira de Criança: Child Seat
  • Triângulo de Pré-Sinalização: Emergency Triangle
  • Colete Retrorreflector: Reflective Vest
  • Catalisador: Catalytic Converter
  • Bateria: Battery
  • Óleo: Oil
  • Líquido de Refrigeração: Coolant

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