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cera — meaning in English

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English meaning

earwax noun The waxy substance that the ear produces to protect and clean itself.
Polish verb To rub a surface until it is smooth and shiny.
wax noun A soft, oily solid substance, such as beeswax or paraffin, used for candles, polish, and other purposes.

Senses

cera is used for these senses in English:

earwax (medicine, pathology) A waxy substance secreted by the ear.
polish A substance used to polish.

Polish — full definition

verb To rub a surface until it is smooth and shiny.
verb To improve or refine something.
noun A substance used to make a surface shiny.
noun Refinement or elegance in appearance or performance.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

cera de ouvido polaco polonês graxa polimento polir ceroso céreo encerar crescer depilar ficar