Portuguese–English dictionary

merecer

(transitive) To receive payment for work or for a role or position held (regardless of whether effort was applied or whether the remuneration is deserved or commensurate).

merecimento

(often, in the plural, ;, now, chiefly, technical (in philosophy), or) That which is deserved or merited; a just punishment or reward.

merendeira

A container for transporting meals, especially lunch.

meretriz

(obsolete) A churl; a common man; a person, male or female, of low birth, especially one given to low conduct.

mergulhador

Someone who works underwater; a frogman.

mergulhadora

Someone who works underwater; a frogman.

mergulhão

Any of various large tropical seabirds from the genera Sula and Papasula in the gannet family Sulidae, traditionally considered to be stupid.

mergulhar

(transitive) To lower (a flag), particularly a national ensign, to a partially hoisted position in order to render or to return a salute. While lowered, the flag is said to be “at the dip.” A flag being carried on a staff may be dipped by leaning it forward at an approximate angle of 45 degrees.

meridional

Of or pertaining to the south; southern.

mérito

(often, in the plural, ;, now, chiefly, technical (in philosophy), or) That which is deserved or merited; a just punishment or reward.

meritocracia

Rule by merit and talent.

Merlim

A wizard in the Arthurian legend.

Merlin

A wizard in the Arthurian legend.

merluza

One of several species of marine gadoid fishes, of the genera Phycis, Merluccius, and allies.

mero

Any of several fish species, principally groupers and similar-appearing fish

meruje

a herbaceous annual plant of species Montia fontana, in the family Montiaceae, formerly included in the purslane family (Portulacaceae).

mês

A period into which a year is divided, historically based on the phases of the moon.

mesa

(chiefly, British) A desk, usually with a cover and compartments that are located above the level of the writing surface rather than underneath, and often used for storing papers.

mesa de cabeceira

(US) A small table or cabinet, often with one or more drawers or shelves, placed beside the head of a bed.

mescal

A small, spineless cactus (Lophophora williamsii) found from southwest United States to central Mexico that produces buttonlike tubercles that can be chewed for their psychedelic effect, primarily from the drug mescaline.

mesinha de cabeceira

(US) A small table or cabinet, often with one or more drawers or shelves, placed beside the head of a bed.

mesmerismo

(mesmerism) A magnetic fluid or ethereal medium said to reside in the bodies of animate beings.

mesmerizar

To exercise mesmerism on; to affect another person, such as to heal or soothe, through the use of animal magnetism.

mesmo

Tell me again, say again; used in asking a question to which one may have already received an answer that one cannot remember.

mesmo assim

(idiom) Anyway; nevertheless; nonetheless.

mesmo que

Although, despite (it) being.

mesmo se

Regardless of whether; irrespective of (something happening or being the case).

Mesopotâmia

(historical) A geographic region in southwest Asia, spanning from the rivers Euphrates and Tigris, located in modern Iraq, eastern Syria, and southeast Turkey; the site of one of the most ancient civilizations in the history of man.

mesosterno

(anatomy) The center part of the sternum.

mesquinho

(chiefly, UK) Ungenerous; stingy; tight-fisted.

mesquita

(Islam) A place of worship for Muslims, often having at least one minaret; a masjid.

messe

(by extension) The product or result of any exertion or course of action; reward or consequences.

Messias

(Christianity) Jesus Christ.

Messina

A surname from Italian.

mestiço

(Philippines, historical) A person of mixed ancestry, especially one of Austronesian Filipino and Spanish or Chinese ancestry, such as that of the Spanish mestizos and Chinese mestizos from the Spanish Colonial Era of the Philippines.

mestre

The possessor of a master's degree.

mestria

(uncountable) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

meta

A result that one is attempting to achieve.

metabólico

Of or pertaining to metamorphosis; pertaining to, or involving, change.

metabolismo

(physiology) The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

metacognição

(philosophy) the act of thinking about thinking.

metadados

Data that describes other data, serving as an informative label.

metadata

Data that describes other data, serving as an informative label.

metade

A person's spouse or lover, most commonly a man's wife.

metadília

(fantasy) A fictional small humanoid creature featuring in fantasy fiction; a hobbit.

metadílio

(fantasy) A fictional small humanoid creature featuring in fantasy fiction; a hobbit.

metafísica

(philosophy) A philosopher who specializes in the scholarly study of metaphysics.

metafísico

Of or pertaining to metaphysics.

metaforicamente

(manner) In a metaphorical manner; not literally; by means of metaphor.

metafórico

Pertaining to or characterized by a metaphor; figurative; symbolic.

metais

(music) A class of wind instruments, usually made of metal (such as brass), that use vibrations of the player's lips to produce sound; a band or the section of an orchestra that features such instruments.

metálico

Of, relating to, or characteristic of metal.

metalizada

(of a color) Having the appearance of being of polished metal.

metalizado

(of a color) Having the appearance of being of polished metal.

metalurgia

The science of metals; their extraction from ores, purification and alloying, heat treatment, and working.

metamor

(uncommon) In a polyamorous relationship, one's partner's partner, with whom one is not directly involved.

metamorfose

A transformation, such as one performed by magic.

metamorfosear

(transitive) To transform (something) so that it has a completely different appearance.

metanfetamina

A highly addictive phenethylamine stimulant drug. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine.

metano

(organic compound, uncountable) The simplest aliphatic hydrocarbon, CH₄, being a constituent of natural gas, and one of the most abundant greenhouse gases.

metanol

(organic compound) The simplest aliphatic alcohol, CH3OH; a colourless, toxic, inflammable liquid, used as a solvent, antifreeze, in the chemical industry, and in the preparation of methylated spirit.

metaverso

(science fiction, Internet, computing) A hypothetical future (counterpart or continuation of the) Internet, created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical reality and physically persistent virtual space.

metediço

Someone who interferes with others; one who is nosy, intrusive or meddlesome.

metempsicose

Transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death. [from 16th c.]

meteorito

A metallic or stony object or body that is the remains of a meteoroid.

meteoro

A fast-moving streak of light in the night sky caused by the entry of extraterrestrial matter into the earth's atmosphere; a shooting star or falling star. [from 16th c.]

meteoróide

(astronomy) A relatively small (sand- to boulder-sized) fragment of debris in a star system that produces a meteor when it hits the atmosphere

meteorologia

The science that deals with the study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, especially with weather and weather forecasting.

meteorológico

Of or pertaining to meteorology.

meteorologista

A person who studies meteorology.

meter

(ambitransitive, vulgar, slang) To have sexual intercourse with.

meticulosamente

In a meticulous manner.

meticulosidade

The state or characteristic of being meticulous.

meticuloso

Conscientious and painstaking; meticulous.

metido

(US, informal) Self-important, pompous; arrogant or egotistical.

metido a

(informal, derogatory, often, attributive) Someone who wishes to be someone or do something, but lacks the qualifications or talent; an overeager amateur; an aspirant.

metil-

(organic chemistry) Used to form terms describing the attachment of a methyl group

metila

(organic compound) The univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH3-, formally derived from methane by the loss of a hydrogen atom; a compound or part of a compound formed by the attachment of such a radical.

metilo

(organic compound) The univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH3-, formally derived from methane by the loss of a hydrogen atom; a compound or part of a compound formed by the attachment of such a radical.

metodicamente

In a methodical manner; with order.

metódico

In an organized manner; proceeding with regard to method; systematic.

metodista

Of or pertaining to the branch of Christianity that descends from the religious societies overseen by John Wesley (1703–1791) among others.

metodológico

Of, pertaining to, or using methodology or a methodology.

metonímia

(grammar) A word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object; a word used in metonymy.

métrica

(analysis) A function which satisfies a particular set of formal conditions, created to generalize the notion of the distance between two points. Formally, a real-valued function d on M \times M, where M is a set, is called a metric if (1) d(x,y) = 0 if and only if x=y, (2) d(x,y) = d(y,x) for all pairs (x,y), and (3) d obeys the triangle inequality.

métrico

Of or relating to the metric system of measurement.

metro

Used to form the names of measuring devices.

metrônomo

(music) A device, containing an inverted pendulum, used to mark time by means of regular ticks at adjustable intervals; an electronic equivalent that emits flashes.

metrópole

Mother country in contrast to its colonies.

metrossexual

(dated) A man — typically urban, heterosexual, and affluent — who is concerned with personal appearance, such as personal grooming, fashion, and aesthetics in general.

Metz

The capital city of Moselle department, Grand Est, France.

meu

That or those belonging to me.

meu Deus

(minced oath, euphemism) A mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm.

meus

Belonging to me.

mexer

(transitive, ergative) To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another

mexer com

(transitive) To disturb emotionally; to shock.

mexer-se

(US, idiomatic) To exert effective effort; to get going; to get moving; to start producing.

mexerica

The fruit of this tree; in loose, informal usage, the term may include other similar citrus fruits such as Citrus unshiu (satsuma or mikan).

mexericar

(intransitive) To talk about someone else's private or personal business, especially in a manner that spreads the information.

mexerico

(uncountable) Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially about someone not present.

mexeriqueiro

(countable) Someone who likes to talk about other people's private or personal business.

mexicana

A person from the country of Mexico or of Mexican descent.

mexicano

Of, from, or pertaining to the country of Mexico.

mexida

(board games) The act of moving a token on a gameboard from one position to another according to the rules of the game.

mezanino

A mezzanine; an intermediate floor in a building, typically resembling a balcony; most often, the floor immediately above the ground floor and below a higher floor.

mi

The 12th letter of the Modern Greek alphabet.

miado

(countable) The cry of a cat.

Miami

A number of townships in the United States, including five in Ohio, listed under Miami Township.

Mianmar

A country in Southeast Asia. Official name: Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Capital: Naypyidaw. Also known as Burma (which was formerly the official name).

miar

(intransitive) Of a cat, to make its cry.

miau

Used to indicate the cry of a cat.

mica

(mineral) Any of a group of hydrous aluminosilicate minerals characterized by highly perfect cleavage, so that they readily separate into very thin leaves, more or less elastic.

Micaela

A en given name.

Mical

(biblical character) A daughter of Saul and wife of David in the Old Testament.

michê

A male prostitute who sells his services to men.

mico

(countable) The unmatchable card itself.

micro-onda

An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves.

micro-ônibus

A small bus, especially one used as transport for small groups.

microagressão

(sociology, chiefly, US) Any small-scale verbal or physical interaction between those of different races, cultures, beliefs, or genders that may have no malicious intent, but that can be interpreted as an aggression.

microbial

Of, relating to, or caused by microbes or microorganisms.

microbiano

Of, relating to, or caused by microbes or microorganisms.

micróbico

Of, relating to, or caused by microbes or microorganisms.

micróbio

A contagious illness, or a pathogen causing it.

microbiologia

(biology) The branch of biology that deals with microorganisms, especially their effects on man and other living organisms.

microblogging

The writing or publishing of a microblog.

microchipe

An integrated circuit.

microeconomia

(economics) The field of economics that deals with small-scale economic activities such as those of an individual or company.

microfone

A device (transducer) used to convert sound waves into a varying electric current; normally fed into an amplifier and either recorded or transmitted over radio.

microfonia

(amplification) The high-pitched howling noise heard when there is a loop between a microphone and a speaker.

microondas

(jewelry) An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached.

microprocessador

(computer hardware) The entire CPU of a computer on a single integrated circuit (chip).

microscópio

An optical instrument used for observing small objects.

Microsoft

(trademark) Microsoft Corporation.

mictório

A plumbing fixture intended for standing urination, typically by men and boys.

Midas

(Greek mythology) A king who sought and was for a while granted the cherished but subtly dangerous magical power to turn anything he touched into gold.

Midgard

(Norse mythology) The Earth of traditional Germanic cosmology, conceived as a middle realm between heaven (Asgard) and hell (Helheim); the abode of human beings, between those of the gods (Æsir) and the dead.

Midway

An atoll in the North Pacific. Known for its World War II battle.

migrante

Traveller or worker who moves from one region or country to another.

migrar

(intransitive) To withdraw from one’s native country.

Miguel

(Judaism, Christianity, Islam) An archangel associated with defending the faithful in the tribulation.

miguelito

(weaponry) A metal object, usually small, with spikes arranged so that, when thrown onto the ground, one always faces up as a threat to pedestrians, horses, and vehicles (also used as a heraldic charge).

mijada

(intransitive, UK, slang) To piss, to urinate.

mijar

(transitive) To wet or supply with water; to moisten; to overflow with water; to irrigate.

mil

A numerical value equal to 1,000 = 10 × 100 = 103 (1 E+3 exactly—in scientific E notation.)

mil biliões

(US, modern British and Australian, short scale) A thousand trillion (logic: 1,000 × 1,0004): 1 followed by fifteen zeros, 1015.

mil milhões

(dated, British & Australian, long scale) A million (times a) million (logic: 1,000,0002): a 1 followed by twelve zeros (1012); a thousand milliard.

milagre

An awesome and exceptional example of something.

milagrosamente

In a miraculous manner.

milagroso

By supernatural or uncommon causes, e.g. by a god; that cannot be explained in terms of normal events.

milanês

Of, from or relating to the city of Milan or surrounding metropolitan city, Lombardy, Italy.