Basic - Adjectives

responsible for: responsável por. Ex.: I’m responsible for three departments in the company. responsible to: ser subordinado a (alguém superior). Ex.: She’s responsible to the personnel manager. scared of: com muito medo de. Ex.: I’m really scared of dogs. scared to (+ verb): com muito medo de. Ex.: Jeff was scared to talk in front of the group. suitable for: adequado para. Ex.: Do you think the apartment is suitable for a 5-person family? suitable to (+ verb): adequado para. Ex.: This dictionary is not suitable to use in class. terrified of: ter pavor de. Ex.: I’m terrified of dark places. terrified to (+ verb): ter pavor de. Ex.: They’re terrified to be in the dark. upset with (somebody): aborrecido com. Ex.: Are you still upset with Amanda? upset at/about/by (something): aborrecido com. Ex.: I was really upset about the test results. useful to: útil para. Ex.: This list may be useful to Brazilians. / That magazine is useful to learn about politics. useful for (+ gerund): útil para. Ex.: That magazine is useful for learning about politics. worried about: preocupado com. Ex.: I’m really worried about the exams.