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lampião — meaning in English

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English meaning

gaslight noun A lamp that produces light by burning piped gas.

Senses

lampião is used for these senses in English:

gaslight A lamp which operates by burning piped illuminating gas (or town gas).
oil lamp A simple vessel used to produce light continuously for a period of time from a liquid fuel source, especially lamp oil.

gaslight — full definition

noun A lamp that produces light by burning piped gas.
verb To manipulate someone so that they doubt their own memory, perception, or sanity.

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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

lâmpada a gás luz/iluminação a gás abusar candeeiro