Portuguese–English dictionary

madrugada

The early part of the day, especially from midnight to noon. [from 13th c.]

madurar

(idiomatic) To suddenly become mature or perfected, having been inchoate or imperfectly formed.

maduro

(figuratively) Having attained its full development; mature; perfected.

mãe

A female parent, especially of a human; a female who parents a child (which she has given birth to, adopted, or fostered).

mães

Mothers, considered as a group.

maestria

The act or process of mastering; the state of having mastered; expertise.

maestrina

(musician) A person who conducts an orchestra, choir or other music ensemble; a professional whose occupation is conducting.

maestro

(musician) A person who conducts an orchestra, choir or other music ensemble; a professional whose occupation is conducting.

máfia

A crime syndicate.

maga

(chiefly, fantasy) A magician, wizard, sorcerer, witch, warlock or mystic.

Magalhães

A surname.

magazine

A large store containing many different departments, each of which deals in the sale of different goods or services.

magenta

A color which is close to an equal mixture of red and blue which is an additive secondary color but a subtractive primary color evoked by the combination of red and blue light.

magia

(countable) An object (such as a charm or amulet) used to cast magic spells, especially in hoodoo.

magiar

Of, from, or pertaining to the Kingdom of Hungary, during the days of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, regardless of ethnicity.

mágica

(rare) A female magician.

magicamente

In a magical manner; by magic, or as if by magic.

mágico

Of, relating to, or by means of magic.

magistério

(education) The office of a professor.

magma

(geology) The molten matter within the earth, the source of the material of lava flows, dikes of eruptive rocks, etc.

magnanimidade

The quality of being magnanimous; kindness of nature; generosity.

magnânimo

Noble and generous in spirit.

magnata

Powerful industrialist; captain of industry.

magnate

A person of rank, influence or distinction in any sphere.

magnésio

The chemical element with an atomic number of 12. It is a light, easily flammable, silvery-white alkaline earth metal.

magnificamente

In a magnificent manner.

magnificar

(transitive) To make (something) larger or more important. [from 14th c.]

magnificência

grandeur, brilliance, lavishness or splendor

magnífico

(of a person or place, sometimes, endearing) Very beautiful.

magnitude

The measure of the size of something, especially its width or breadth; largeness, magnitude.

magnólia

(countable) The flower of a magnolia tree.

mago

(chiefly, fantasy) A magician, wizard, sorcerer, witch, warlock or mystic.

mágoa

Emotional pain, generally arising from misfortune, significant personal loss, bereavement, misconduct of oneself or others, etc.; sorrow; sadness. [from early 14th c.]

magoado

exhibiting sorrow; dejected; distraught; sad. (of a person)

magoar

(transitive) To strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it; to contuse.

magrelo

Thin, malnourished, and weak.

magreza

The property of being skinny.

magricela

Thin, malnourished, and weak.

magro

(of meat) Having little fat.

Maharashtra

A state in western India. Capitals: Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay) and Nagpur (winter capital).

mahjong

A game (originally Chinese) for four players, using a collection of tiles divided into five or six suits.

Maia

(Greek god) Daughter of Atlas and mother of Hermes.

Maicon

A surname transferred from the given name.

Maiçor

A large city, district, and division of Karnataka, India.

mainá

One of the South and East Asian birds of the starling family Sturnidae.

Maine

A state of the United States; probably named for the province in France. Capital: Augusta. Largest city: Portland.

mainframe

(computer hardware) A large, powerful computer able to manage very many simultaneous tasks and communicate with very many connected terminals; used by large, complex organizations (such as banks and supermarkets) where continuously sustained operation is vital.

maio

The fifth month of the Gregorian calendar, following April and preceding June.

maionese

Any cold dish with that dressing as an ingredient.

maior

(informal) Adult; (of a child) older.

maior de idade

Of full legal age, having attained majority.

maioral

Someone who is preeminent in their field; a great person. [from 13th c.]

maioridade

(uncountable) Maturity; especially, the time of life at which one attains full personal rights and capacities.

mais

To even the slightest extent, at all.

mais antigo

older, greater than another in age or seniority.

mais atrasado

At some time in the future.

mais cedo

previously; before now; sooner

mais de

Surpassing in number or quantity; more than. [first attested around 1350–1470]

mais de longe

(comparative form of far) To a greater extent or degree.

mais distantemente

(comparative form of far) To a greater extent or degree.

mais idoso

older, greater than another in age or seniority.

mais jovem

in an earlier period of life

mais novo

(of a sibling) Younger.

mais ou menos

Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]

mais que

Surpassing in number or quantity; more than. [first attested around 1350–1470]

mais recente

Most recent.

mais tarde

(temporal location) At a later or succeeding time; after that;

mais um

One more further, in addition to the quantity by then; a second or additional one, similar in likeness or in effect.

mais velho

older, greater than another in age or seniority.

maiuscular

(transitive) In writing or editing, to write (something: either an entire word or text, or just the initial letter(s) thereof) in capital letters, in upper case.

maiusculizar

(transitive) In writing or editing, to write (something: either an entire word or text, or just the initial letter(s) thereof) in capital letters, in upper case.

maiúsculo

(slang, dated) used as an expression of approval, satisfaction, or delight.

majestade

a term of address for royalty and imperiality

majestoso

Awe-inspiring, majestic, noble, venerable.

majongue

A game (originally Chinese) for four players, using a collection of tiles divided into five or six suits.

major

(military ranks) A rank of officer in the army and the US air force, between captain and lieutenant colonel.

mal

In a bad manner.

mal cozinhado

Insufficiently cooked, so as to be unpalatable or inedible.

mal humorado

(originally, student slang) Irritable; easily upset; angry; tending to complain. [From 1895]

mal passado

(cooking) Particularly of meat, especially beefsteak: cooked very lightly, so the meat is still red.

mal-agoirado

Warning of bad consequences: ill-boding; portentous.

mal-agouro

Warning of bad consequences: ill-boding; portentous.

mal-agradecido

Not grateful; not expressing gratitude.

mal-assombrado

Of a location, frequented by a ghost or ghosts.

mal-educado

Having bad manners; impolite.

mal-entendido

A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception.

mal-estar

A feeling of general bodily discomfort, fatigue or unpleasantness, often at the onset of illness.

mal-humorado

Of or pertaining to bad temper; showing anger easily or customarily.

mal-intencionado

Having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others.

mala

A suitcase.

malabarismo

The art of moving objects, such as balls, clubs, beanbags, rings, etc. in an artful or artistic manner.

maladia

(countable) An instance of a disease or poor health.

Málaga

A port city, the capital of the province of Malaga, Andalusia, Spain.

malagueta

Any fruit of a plant of the botanical genus Capsicum, which contains capsaicin and typically has a spicy or burning flavor.

malaiala

A Dravidian language spoken in the states of Kerala and Lakshadweep, India.

malaio

Of or relating to the Malays, a people living in Brunei, on the eastern coast of Sumatra, the islands of Bangka and Belitung, the Riau archipelago and the coastal areas of Kalimantan in Indonesia, in most of Malaysia (states where they are politically dominant), in Singapore and in the southernmost provinces of Thailand.

malandro

(dated) A swindler; a cheat; a professional gambler who makes his living by cheating.

malária

(disease) A disease spread by mosquito, in which a protozoan, Plasmodium, multiplies in blood every few days.

Malásia

A country in Southeast Asia. Capital: Kuala Lumpur.

malásio

Of or relating to the Malays, a people living in Brunei, on the eastern coast of Sumatra, the islands of Bangka and Belitung, the Riau archipelago and the coastal areas of Kalimantan in Indonesia, in most of Malaysia (states where they are politically dominant), in Singapore and in the southernmost provinces of Thailand.

Malaui

A country in Southern Africa. Official name: Republic of Malawi.

Malavi

A country in Southern Africa. Official name: Republic of Malawi.

Malawi

A country in Southern Africa. Official name: Republic of Malawi.

malcheiroso

Having a strong, unpleasant smell; stinking.

malcriado

Tending to use obscene or offensive language; to have a foul mouth.

maldade

The quality or degree of being bad.

maldição

(countable) A cause of misery or ruin.

maldito

(prenominal) Hateful; detestable, loathsome.

Maldivas

An archipelago and country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean off the coast of India. Official name: Republic of Maldives. Capital: Malé.

maldizer

(figurative) To cause (someone) misery or ruin; to socially or spiritually injure (someone).

maldoso

Intending to do harm; characterized by spite and malice.

Malé

The capital city of the Maldives.

maléfico

Intending to harm; malevolent.

maleita

(disease) A disease spread by mosquito, in which a protozoan, Plasmodium, multiplies in blood every few days.

maleta

A case used for carrying documents, especially for business.

malevolamente

In a malicious manner, or for malicious reasons.

malevolência

Hostile attitude or feeling.

malevolente

Having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others.

malévolo

Having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others.

malfeito

(countable) An instance of doing wrong.

malfeitor

A person who performs evil acts.

malfeitora

A person who performs evil acts.

malfeitoria

That which was done that should not have been, ranging from any sin or moral offense to various degrees of crime.

malformado

Not formed correctly; misshapen; deformed.

malga

A roughly hemispherical container used to hold, mix or present food, such as salad, fruit or soup, or other items.

malgrado

Although.

malha

(countable) A garment knitted from wool, worn over the upper body.

malhação

An exercise session; a period of physical exercise.

malhado

Colored in patches; spotted.

malhar

(transitive) To thresh.

malho

A tool used for threshing, consisting of a long handle (handstock) with a shorter stick (swipple or swingle) attached with a short piece of chain, thong or similar material.

Mali

A country in West Africa. Official name: Republic of Mali.

malícia

Intention to harm or deprive in an illegal or immoral way. Desire to take pleasure in another's misfortune.

maliciosamente

In an arch manner; slyly.

malicioso

Intending to do harm; characterized by spite and malice.

malignidade

Intention to harm or deprive in an illegal or immoral way. Desire to take pleasure in another's misfortune.

maligno

Without moral or spiritual light; sinister, malevolent, malign.

malmequer

Any of the Old World plants, of the genus Calendula, with orange, yellow or reddish flowers.

maloqueiro

(UK, MLE, Ireland, derogatory, offensive ) A working-class youth, especially one associated with aggression, poor education, and a perceived "common" taste in clothing and lifestyle.

malote

A small bag usually closed with a drawstring.

malsucedido

Failed, not successful.

malta

(derogatory) The mass of common people; the lowest class of populace. [from 1550s]

maltar

(transitive) To convert a cereal grain into malt by causing it to sprout (by soaking in water) and then halting germination (by drying with hot air) in order to develop enzymes that can break down starches and proteins in the grain.

malte

Malted grain (sprouted grain) (usually barley), used in brewing and otherwise.

maltês

Of or pertaining to Malta or its language.

malteses

(mostly, in the plural, plural "Maltese") An inhabitant or a resident of Malta.

maltratar

(transitive) To act aggressively towards.

maluca

A woman who is insane or mentally disturbed.

malucagem

The state of being mad; insanity; mental disease.

malucar

(intransitive) To speak or write wildly or incoherently.