Portuguese–English dictionary

passatempo

An activity that one enjoys doing in one's spare time.

passável

Tolerable; adequate; no more than satisfactory.

passe

A document granting permission to pass or to go and come; a passport; a ticket permitting free transit or admission

passe-bem

Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing.

passe-partout

(arts, photography) A decorative border around a picture used to inset and center the contents of a frame.

passear

(intransitive) To stroll or walk slowly and leisurely.

passeata

A political rally or parade.

passeio

An unhurried leisurely walk or stroll.

passível

Exposed to a certain contingency or causality, more or less probable.

passividade

The state of being passive.

passivo

(countable, broadly, by extension) A submissive partner in a sexual relationship.

passo

The mark or impression left by a foot; a track.

passo a passo

Gradually and steadily.

passos

(figurative, in the plural) What a person has done before, as a profession or lifestyle, serving as a model for others.

passou-bem

The grasping of hands by two people when greeting, leave-taking, or making an agreement.

password

(computing, cryptography) A string of characters used to log in to a computer or network, to access a level in a video game, and so on; archetypally a word#Noun but nowadays often an alphanumeric#Adjective string or a phrase#Noun.

pasta

A case used for carrying documents, especially for business.

pasta de dente

A paste, normally used with a toothbrush, for cleaning the teeth.

pasta de dentes

A paste, normally used with a toothbrush, for cleaning the teeth.

pastadoiro

Land, specifically, an open field, on which livestock is kept for feeding.

pastadouro

Land, specifically, an open field, on which livestock is kept for feeding.

pastagem

Land used for pasture, on which livestock can graze.

pastar

(ambitransitive) To feed on; to eat (growing herbage); to eat grass from (a pasture)

pastel

A stick of colored chalk or wax used for drawing.

pastelão

(uncountable, comedy) A style of humor focusing on physical comedy, such as slipping on a banana peel, and with foolish characters who get into humiliating situations.

pastelaria

(uncountable) The food group formed by the various kinds of pastries.

pasteleiro

A person who bakes and sells bread, cakes and similar items.

pastiche

A work of art, drama, literature, music, or architecture that imitates the work of a previous artist, usually in a positive or neutral way.

pasticho

A work of art, drama, literature, music, or architecture that imitates the work of a previous artist, usually in a positive or neutral way.

pastilha

A small tablet (originally diamond-shaped) or medicated sweet used to ease a sore throat.

pastó

The native Indo-Iranian language of the Pashtun people; an official language of Afghanistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

pastor

(now, rare) Someone who keeps a group of domestic animals.

pastora

(dated) A female shepherd.

pastoral

Of or pertaining to shepherds or herders of other livestock.

pastorar

(Western US) To herd (horses or other livestock).

pastorear

(intransitive, Scotland) To act as a herdsman or a shepherd.

pastoril

Of or pertaining to shepherds or herders of other livestock.

pastoso

Like paste, sticky.

pastrami

A seasoned smoked cut of beef, traditionally made from a navel cut.

pata

Specifically, an adult female duck; contrasted with drake and with duckling.

pata de âncora

(nautical) Any of the triangular blades at the end of an anchor, designed to catch the ground.

Patagónia

A geographical region in southern South America, including the southern parts of Chile and Argentina.

patamar

A level area at the top of a flight of stairs, or connecting one flight with another.

patch

(computing) A piece of data intended to modify a computer file by replacing a part of it.

patê

A finely-ground paste of meat, fish or vegetables, sometimes with the addition of alcohol.

patela

(anatomy) The flat, roundish bone in the knee.

patente

Explicit and obvious.

patentear

To (successfully) register (a new invention) with a government agency to obtain the sole privilege of its manufacture, sale, and use for a specified period.

paternalista

Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.

paternidade

The state of being a father (biological father, stepfather, adoptive father, foster father; sometimes the biological father specifically).

Pateta

A Disney character: a slow-witted anthropomorphic dog with a goofy laugh.

pathos

The quality or property of anything which touches the feelings or excites emotions and passions, especially that which awakens tender emotions, such as pity, sorrow, and the like; contagious warmth of feeling, action, or expression; pathetic quality.

patíbulo

A wooden framework on which persons are executed by hanging. [from 1300s]

patife

Sometimes diminutive: a cheeky person or creature; a troublemaker.

Patil

A surname from Marathi from Marathi

patilhas

Facial hair reaching from the top of the head down the side of the face to the side of the chin.

patim

A boot having small wheels or casters attached to its sole; used for roller skating.

pátina

The colour or incrustation which age and wear give to (mainly metallic) objects; especially, the green rust which covers works of art such as ancient bronzes, coins and medals.

patinação

The action of moving along a surface (ice or ground) using skates.

patinada

The act of roller skating or ice skating

patinador

A person who skates.

patinagem

The action of moving along a surface (ice or ground) using skates.

patinar

To skate using roller skates.

patinete elétrico

An electric version of the kick scooter.

patinho

A young duck.

pátio

An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley.

pato

A male duck.

pato-de-touca-branca

A duck in the goldeneye genus, Bucephala albeola. [from 1850s]

pato-real

(countable) Anas platyrhynchos, a common and widespread dabbling duck, natively found throughout the Northern Hemisphere, whose male has a distinctive dark green head.

patoá

A regional dialect (usually one considered substandard) of a language (especially French).

patogénico

(pathology) Able to cause (harmful) disease.

patógeno

(pathology, immunology) An agent that can cause disease, especially an infectious microorganism, such as a bacterium, virus, protozoon or fungus.

patolas

The front claws of crustaceans such as lobsters.

patologista

An expert in pathology; a specialist who examines samples of body tissues for diagnostic or forensic purpose.

Patópolis

A fictional city, located in the fictional US state of Calisota, that serves as the home of Donald Duck, his surrounding cast, and several other anthropomorphic animals.

patos

The quality or property of anything which touches the feelings or excites emotions and passions, especially that which awakens tender emotions, such as pity, sorrow, and the like; contagious warmth of feeling, action, or expression; pathetic quality.

patrão

Someone who employs others.

pátria

The country of one's ancestors.

pátria-mãe

The country of one's birth.

patriarcado

(anthropology, history) A social system in which the father is head of the household, having authority over women and children, and in which lineage is traced through the male line.

patriarcal

Relating to a system run by males, rather than females; relating to a patriarchy.

patriarquia

(anthropology, history) A social system in which the father is head of the household, having authority over women and children, and in which lineage is traced through the male line.

Patrícia

A en given name.

Patrício

(countable) A en given name.

patrimônio

A right or estate inherited from one's father; or, in a larger sense, from any male ancestor.

patrimônio líquido

(accounting) The total assets minus total liabilities of an individual or a company.

patriota

A person who loves and zealously supports and defends their country.

patriotagem

(uncountable) Excessive patriotism or aggressive nationalism, especially with regards to foreign policy.

patrioteirismo

(uncountable) Excessive patriotism or aggressive nationalism, especially with regards to foreign policy.

patriótico

Inspired by or showing patriotism; done out of love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country

patriotismo

Love of one's country; devotion to the welfare of one's compatriots; passion which inspires one to serve one's country.

patrocinar

(transitive) To be a sponsor for.

patrocínio

(countable, uncountable) The aid or support provided by a sponsor; backing or patronage.

patrola

A machine used to sort food by size or quality.

patronato

The act of providing approval and support; backing; championship.

patronímico

(onomastics, by extension) A name acquired from the first name of one's father, grandfather or earlier (male) ancestor. Some cultures use a patronymic where other cultures use a surname or family name; other cultures (like Russia) use both a patronymic and a surname.

patrulha

(military) A going of the rounds along the chain of sentinels and between the posts, by a guard, usually consisting of three or four men, to insure greater security from attacks on the outposts.

patrulhamento

(military) A going of the rounds along the chain of sentinels and between the posts, by a guard, usually consisting of three or four men, to insure greater security from attacks on the outposts.

pau

A wooden stake; a picket.

pau duro

(coarse, slang) An erect penis. [from mid-20th c.]

paul

A type of wetland fed by ground water and runoff, containing peat below the waterline, characteristically alkaline.

Paula

A en given name.

Paulete

A en given name.

Paulina

A en given name.

Pauline

A en given name.

paulino

(Christianity) Of or relating to the Apostle Paul, his writings, his doctrines, and the form of Christianity that arose from them.

paus

(card games) A black clover shape (♣), one of the four symbols used to mark the suits of playing cards.

pausa

A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation.

pausar

(intransitive) To interrupt or cease one's work or occupation temporarily; to go on break.

pauta

A list of matters to be taken up (as at a meeting).

pavão

A bird of the genus Pavo or Afropavo, notable for the extravagant tails of the males; a peacock (unspecified sex).

pávido

Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected.

pavilhão

(transitive) To furnish with a pavilion.

pavilhão auditivo

(anatomy, zoology) The visible part of the ear in most therians that resides outside of the head, the auricle; outer ear excluding the ear canal.

pavimentado

Covered in pavement; having a hard surface, as of concrete or asphalt.

pavimento

(now, chiefly, North America) A paving (paved part) of a road or other thoroughfare; the roadway or road surface. [from 13th c.]

pavio

A cord that, when lit, conveys the fire to some explosive device, such as a bomb.

pavonear

(intransitive) Of a peacock or other fowl: to stand or walk stiffly, with the tail erect and spread out.

pavonear-se

(colloquial, figuratively) To strut about in a showy manner.

pavor

(countable) A phobia, a sense of fear induced by something or someone.

pavoroso

Full of something causing dread, whether

paxá

(historical) A high-ranking Turkish military officer, especially as a commander or regional governor; the highest honorary title during the Ottoman Empire.

paz

(uncountable) Peace; freedom from worry, anxiety, annoyances; tranquility.

pé

A biological structure found in many animals that is used for locomotion and that is frequently a separate organ at the terminal part of the leg.

pé da matéria

(journalism) The last one or two paragraphs of a story.

pé de cabra

A bar of iron with a beak, crook or claw; a bar of iron used as a lever; a crowbar.

pé de feijão

The stem of a bean plant, proverbially fast-growing and tall.

pé de milho

(botany) A single specimen of a corn plant once past the seedling stage and which may, at maturity, bear multiple ears of corn.

pé de pato

A device worn by divers and swimmers on their feet.

pé de vento

A strong, abrupt rush of wind.

pé decafé

A tropical plant of the genus Coffea.

pé no chão

(idiomatic) Practical; realistic; pragmatic.

pé-de-cabra

An iron or steel bar, often with a flattened end which may also be hook-shaped, to be used as a lever to manually force things apart.

pé-grande

(cryptozoology, folklore) An individual creature of this type.

peã

A person who works on, but does not own, a farm; an agricultural labourer / agricultural laborer.

peadonizar

(transitive) To restrict access to (a street) to pedestrians only, disallowing motor vehicles and sometimes cyclists

péan

(by extension) Any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph.

peão

A man who identifies with cowboy culture, including wearing a cowboy hat and being a fan of country and western music.

pebolim

(chiefly, _, US, Canada) table soccer (US), table football (UK)

peça

(countable) A unique or extraordinary individual; a person characterized by peculiar or notable traits, especially charisma.

peça (de damas)

(British) A checker: a game piece used in the game of draughts.

peça de roupa

A single item of clothing.

pecado

(theology) A violation of divine will or religious law.

pecador

A person who sins or has sinned.

pecadora

A person who sins or has sinned.

pecaminoso

Morally objectionable; sinful, wicked.

pecar

(intransitive, theology) To commit a sin.

pechincha

An agreement between parties concerning the sale of property; or a contract by which one party binds themself to transfer the right to some property for a consideration, and the other party binds themself to receive the property and pay the consideration.

peçonha

An animal toxin intended for defensive or offensive use; a biological poison delivered by bite, sting, etc., to protect an animal or to kill its prey.

peçonhento

Of an animal (specifically a snake) or parts of its body: producing venom which is usually injected into an enemy or prey by biting or stinging; hence, of a bite or sting: injecting venom.