skipped

[/skɪpt/]

verb

pulou

1. past tense of skip; to jump over or omit something

She skipped the rope during recess.

Ela pulou corda durante o intervalo.

2. to fail to attend or participate in something

He skipped class yesterday.

Ele faltou à aula ontem.

3. to move forward by jumping lightly

The children skipped down the hallway.

As crianças pularam pelo corredor.

4. to pass over or leave out

I skipped the introduction and went straight to chapter 3.

Pulei a introdução e fui direto para o capítulo 3.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

pulou

most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

pulou

standard usage, no significant variation

São Paulo

pulou

standard usage, no significant variation

Portugal

saltou

European Portuguese equivalent; also 'faltou' for skipping classes

skip to the chase - ir direto ao assunto

skip out on - não comparecer a; faltar a

skip bail - fugir antes do julgamento

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