Portuguese–English dictionary

pálpebra

(rare) The eyelid.

palpitação

An abnormal beating of the heart that may be perceived by the patient, a result of excitement, exertion, or illness.

palpitar

(intransitive) Of the heart, to beat with unnatural violence or rapidity; to palpitate.

palpo

(anatomy) An antenna or appendage used for feeling, especially on an insect.

palração

(uncountable) Empty or silly idle talk or writing; nonsense, rubbish. [from 1782.]

palrança

(colloquial) (Often lengthy) speech or writing that is evasive or vague, or pretentious.

palrar

To talk or write nonsense; to prattle.

paludismo

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

pamonha

(pejorative) A person with poor judgment or little intelligence.

pan-

Encompassing, including all, or involving all.

Panamá

A country in Central America. Official name: Republic of Panama.

panapaná

A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring. [from 11th c.]

panar

(transitive) To coat with breadcrumbs.

panarício

An infection near or under the cuticle of a fingernail or toenail.

pança

The abdomen (especially a fat one).

pancada

A strike upon an object causing such a noise.

pancadaria

A disorderly argument or fight, usually with a large number of people involved.

pancake

(uncountable, theater) A kind of makeup, consisting of a thick layer of a compressed powder.

pâncreas

(anatomy) A gland near the stomach which secretes a fluid into the duodenum to assist with food digestion.

pancreático

Belonging or relating to the pancreas.

panda

A rare, black and white mammal, Ailuropoda melanoleuca, in the ursid (bear) family.

pandeiro

A type of hand-held frame drum with a round wooden frame and six pairs of metal discs fit along the sides, and an animal skin or nylon head; similar to a tambourine but with head tension that can be tuned and crisper, drier, and less sustained jingles, used in a number of Brazilian music forms.

pandemia

(epidemiology) A pandemic disease; a disease that affects a wide geographical area and a large proportion of the population.

pandémico

(epidemiology) Of a disease: epidemic over a wide geographical area and affecting a large proportion of the population; also, of or pertaining to a disease of this nature.

pandemónio

A loud, wild, tumultuous protest, disorder, or chaotic situation, usually of a crowd, often violent.

pandita

A learned person in India; someone with knowledge of Sanskrit, philosophy, religion and law; a Hindu scholar. [from 17th c.]

pandito

A learned person in India; someone with knowledge of Sanskrit, philosophy, religion and law; a Hindu scholar. [from 17th c.]

pane

(computing) A malfunction of computer software or hardware which causes it to shut down or become partially or totally inoperable.

panegírico

A formal speech publicly praising someone or something.

panela

(cookware) any vessel (such as a saucepan), with or without a lid, used to cook food

panela a vapor

(cookware) A cooking appliance that cooks by steaming.

paneleiro

(UK, Irish, Commonwealth, derogatory, colloquial) A gay man; especially one who is effeminate.

panelinha

A small, exclusive group of individuals, usually according to lifestyle or social status; a cabal.

panenteísmo

(philosophy, religion) A doctrine that the universe subsists within God, but that God nevertheless transcends or has some existence separate from the universe.

panfleto

A booklet of printed informational matter, like a pamphlet, often for promotional purposes.

panglossiano

(pejorative) Naively or unreasonably optimistic.

pangolim

Any of several long-tailed, scale-covered mammals of the family Manidae within the order Pholidota of tropical Africa and Asia.

pânico

(uncountable) Overwhelming fear or fright, often affecting groups of people or animals; (countable) an instance of this; a fright, a scare.

panículo adiposo

(uncountable, countable) A fatty layer of adipose tissue found immediately beneath the epidermis of whales and other cetaceans (infraorder Cetacea).

panificação

The trade of a baker.

Panjab

A geographical region of South Asia, divided (by the Radcliffe Line) between India and Pakistan. Pakistani Punjab includes the (West) Punjab Province and parts of the Islamabad Capital Territory; Indian Punjab includes (East) Punjab State and some other territories.

Panjabe

A geographical region of South Asia, divided (by the Radcliffe Line) between India and Pakistan. Pakistani Punjab includes the (West) Punjab Province and parts of the Islamabad Capital Territory; Indian Punjab includes (East) Punjab State and some other territories.

panjabi

Of, pertaining to, descended from the people or culture of the Punjab, or written in the Punjabi language.

pano

(countable) A piece of cloth used for a particular purpose.

pano de fundo

A decorated cloth hung at the back of a stage.

panorama

A portion of land or territory as defined by its landform, its geographical (and architectural) features.

panqueca

(countable, and, uncountable) A thin batter cake fried in a pan or on a griddle in oil or butter; in particular:

pântano

An area of low, wet land, often with tall grass or herbaceous plants. (Compare swamp, bog, fen.)

pantanoso

Of, or resembling a marsh; boggy.

panteísmo

(religion) The belief that the Universe is in some sense divine and should be revered. Pantheism identifies the universe with God but denies any personality or transcendence of such a God.

pantera

Any of various big cats with black fur; most especially, the black-coated leopard of Africa and Asia.

pantera-negra

Any of various big cats with black fur; most especially, the black-coated leopard of Africa and Asia.

pantomima

(UK) A traditional theatrical entertainment, originally based on the commedia dell'arte, but later aimed mostly at children and involving physical comedy, topical jokes, call and response, and fairy-tale plots. [from 18th c.]

pantufa

(footwear) A low soft shoe that can be slipped on and off easily.

panturrilha

The muscle in the back of the leg below the knee.

pão

(also loaf of bread) A block of bread after baking.

pão de abelha

Bee pollen with added honey and bee secretions, made and stored in brood cells by forager bees, and used as food for worker bees and larvae.

pão de mel

(transitive, idiomatic, uncommon) To decorate or embellish in an ornate or intricate way.

pão-duro

Like a miser, very or objectionably cautious with money.

pãozinho (doce)

A small bread roll that is sweetened or spiced.

papá

(informal) A father, a male parent.

papa-figos

A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.

papa-formigas

Any of several animals of South and Central America, in the suborder Vermilingua, which are noted for eating ants and termites which they catch with their long sticky tongues, including giant anteater and lesser anteater (also known as collared anteater).

papa-terra

Paps, or little projections, of the mucous membrane, which mark the opening of the submaxillary glands under the tongue in horses and cattle. The name is mostly applied when the barbs are inflamed and swollen.

papado

(usually) The office of the pope of Rome, who is the head of the Roman Catholic Church.

papagaiar

(transitive) To repeat (exactly what has just been said) without necessarily showing understanding, in the manner of a parrot.

papagaio

A pan used for urination and defecation while in bed, now usually for reasons of medical necessity or convenience.

papagaio-do-mar

A species of puffin (Fratercula arctica).

papaguear

(transitive) To repeat (exactly what has just been said) without necessarily showing understanding, in the manner of a parrot.

papai

(informal) A father, a male parent.

papaia

The fruit of this tree.

papal

Having to do with the pope or the papacy.

papalvo

(informal, pejorative) A simple-minded person lacking common sense.

papar

To eat vigorously or with excitement.

paparazzo

A freelance photographer who sells photographs of celebrities to the media, especially one who pursues celebrities and attempts to obtain candid photographs.

paparicar

To treat with affection, care, and tenderness; to nurture or protect with care.

papear

To be engaged in informal conversation.

papeira

(pathology, UK) An enlargement of the front and sides of the neck caused by inflammation of the thyroid gland.

papel

Made of paper.

papel absorvente

A sheet of absorbent paper, especially one that is made to be used as tissue paper, toilet paper or a handkerchief.

papel de arroz

(countable, slang) Rolling paper for cigarettes.

papel de jornal

An inexpensive paper used for printing newspapers.

papel de parede

(uncountable) Decorative paper-like material used to cover the inner walls of buildings.

papel de periódico

(uncountable, countable) A quantity of or one of the types of paper on which newspapers are printed.

papel-alumínio

(Australia, Britain, New Zealand) A very thin, pliable, easily torn sheet of aluminium used for cooking, packaging, cosmetics, and insulation.

papel-carbono

(countable, informal) A sheet of carbon paper.

papel-jornal

(uncountable, countable) A quantity of or one of the types of paper on which newspapers are printed.

papelão

A wood-based material resembling heavy paper, used in the manufacture of boxes, cartons and signs.

papelaria

Writing materials, envelopes, office materials.

papo

Idle talk; senseless prattle

papo-furado

(euphemistic, informal) Nonsense.

papoula

Any plant of the genus Papaver or the family Papaveraceae, with crumpled, often red, petals and a milky juice having narcotic properties; especially a common poppy or corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) which has orange-red flowers; the flower of such a plant.

páprica

A bright reddish orange colour resembling that of the ground spice.

paquera

Playful flirtation; amorous play. [from 14th c.]

paquiderme

(obsolete, zoology) A member of the obsolete taxonomic order Pachydermata, grouping of thick-skinned, hoofed animals such as the rhinoceros, hippopotamus, elephant and tapir.

paquistanês

Of, from, or pertaining to Pakistan, or its people.

Paquistão

A country in South Asia. Official name: Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Capital: Islamabad.

par

Two of the same kind connected or considered together.

Pará

A state of the North Region, Brazil. Capital: Belém.

para aí

(location) In or at a place or location (stated, implied or otherwise indicated) that is perceived to be away from, or at a relative distance from, the speaker (compare here).

para ali

(location) In or at a place or location (stated, implied or otherwise indicated) that is perceived to be away from, or at a relative distance from, the speaker (compare here).

para baixo

(comparable) From a higher position to a lower one; downwards.

para cá

(literary, or, archaic) To this place, to here.

para casa

(internet) To the home page.

para cima

In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream. [first attested around 1150–1350]

para com

In relation to (someone or something).

para dentro de

To or towards the inside of.

para diante

In a forward direction.

para fora

Aside; off; in another direction.

para frente

At or towards the front; in the direction one is facing or moving.

para lá

(location) In or at a place or location (stated, implied or otherwise indicated) that is perceived to be away from, or at a relative distance from, the speaker (compare here).

para levar

(North America) (Of food) intended to be eaten off the premises from which it was bought.

para mim

(archaic, proscribed) Myself; as a reflexive direct object of a verb.

para o alto

Toward the top of.

para o lado de fora

From the interior toward the exterior; in an outward direction.

para o leste

Towards the east; eastwards.

para que

So that; used to indicate purpose

para sempre

(idiomatic) In a way that is conclusive and final.

para ser

By the standards of, usually with the implication that those standards are lower than one might otherwise expect; considering.

para ser honesto

(sentence adverb) Frankly, to be honest.

para trás

(archaic, Geordie) Towards the back or rear; backwards. [First attested prior to 1150.]

para-brisa

(North America, Philippines) A transparent screen made of glass, located at the front and back of a vehicle in front of its occupants to protect them from the wind force generated by the vehicle's speed and inclement weather.

para-brisas

(North America, Philippines) A transparent screen made of glass, located at the front and back of a vehicle in front of its occupants to protect them from the wind force generated by the vehicle's speed and inclement weather.

para-choque

(automotive) Parts at the front and back of a vehicle which are meant to absorb the impact of a collision; fender.

para-choques

(automotive) Parts at the front and back of a vehicle which are meant to absorb the impact of a collision; fender.

para-lama

(US) a shield, usually of plastic or metal, on a bicycle that protects the rider from mud or water

pára-quedas

(aviation) A device, generally constructed from fabric, that is designed to employ air resistance to control the fall of an object or person, causing them to float instead of falling.

parabenização

The act of congratulating.

parabenizar

(transitive) To congratulate or reward.

parabéns

(informal) Clipping of congratulations.

parábola

A picture, story, or other form of communication in which one or more characters, events, or places are used to reveal a hidden, broader message about real-world issues and occurrences.

parabólica

(telecommunication) A type of antenna with a similar shape to a plate or bowl.

Paracelso

The adopted name of Philippus von Hohenheim, a Swiss thinker of the 16th century known for his pioneering scientific work and his research into the occult and alchemy.

paracetamol

(North America) A white crystalline compound used in medicine as an anodyne to relieve pain and reduce fever.

Parada

A festival or other event, usually involving a march or parade and organized annually within a city, to celebrate the experiences and identities of LGBTQ people and to promote their interests and rights. [from late 20th c.]

parada de mão

A headstand.

Parada gay

A festival or other event, usually involving a march or parade and organized annually within a city, to celebrate the experiences and identities of LGBTQ people and to promote their interests and rights. [from late 20th c.]

Parada LGBT

A festival or other event, usually involving a march or parade and organized annually within a city, to celebrate the experiences and identities of LGBTQ people and to promote their interests and rights. [from late 20th c.]

parada musical

A ranked listing of competitors, as of recorded music.

paradeiro

(with a possessive) A location; where something is situated.

parado

No longer fresh, new, or interesting, in reference to ideas and immaterial things; clichéd, hackneyed, dated.

paradoxal

Having self-contradictory properties.

parafernália

Miscellaneous items, especially the set of equipment required for a particular activity.

paráfrase

A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning or from memory rather than verbatim.

parafrasear

(ambitransitive) To restate something as, or to compose a paraphrase. To repeat a written or spoken phrase/quote using different words, often in a simpler and shorter form, or sometimes in a humorous context.

parafusar

(transitive) To connect or assemble pieces using a screw.

parafuso

A bar of wood or metal dropped in horizontal hooks on a door and adjoining wall or between the two sides of a double door, to prevent the door(s) from being forced open.

paragem

A (usually marked) place where buses, trams or trains halt to let passengers get on and off, usually smaller than a station.

Paraguai

A country in South America. Official name: Republic of Paraguay. Capital and largest city: Asunción.

paraíso

The sky, specifically: