Portuguese–English dictionary

abelhão

Any of several species of large bee in the genus Bombus.

abelheira

A person who maintains hives and keeps bees, especially for the production of honey.

abelheiro

Any of various brightly-coloured, insectivorous, near-passerine birds in the family Meropidae, especially the European bee-eater, Merops apiaster.

abelhudo

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

abençoado

Having divine aid, or protection, or other blessing.

abençoar

(Perl, _, programming, transitive, past tense only blessed) To turn (a reference) into an object.

aberração

State of being aberrant; a wandering from the right way; deviation from truth, rectitude. [Mid 17th century.]

aberrância

State of being aberrant; a wandering from the right way; deviation from truth, rectitude. [Mid 17th century.]

abertamente

In an open manner; visibly.

aberto

Willing to respond to persuasion or suggestions.

abertura

(botany) The event of a flower opening.

abeto

(chiefly, countable) A conifer of the genus Abies.

abeto vermelho

Any of various large coniferous evergreen trees or shrubs from the genus Picea, found in northern temperate and boreal regions; originally and more fully spruce fir.

abetouro

Several bird species in the Botaurinae subfamily of the heron family Ardeidae.

abicar

(transitive) To run (something) aground on a beach.

abichanado

(often, derogatory, of a man or boy) Exhibiting behaviour or mannerisms considered typical of a woman; unmasculine.

abigeato

(legal) Carrying away by force, especially of animals.

abilidade

Forms a noun from a verb or an adjective by changing from -able; ability, inclination or suitability for a specified function or condition.

abilolado

(informal) Crazy.

abiogenético

(biology) Of or pertaining to abiogenesis, originated by abiogenesis.

abiótico

Nonliving, inanimate, characterised by the absence of life; of inorganic matter. [mid-20th c.]

abismado

Baffled, confused, mystified, at a loss, not thinking clearly, or uncertain.

abismalmente

Very; incredibly; profoundly; to an extreme degree; dreadfully. [First attested in the late 19th century.]

abismo

Hell; the bottomless pit; primeval chaos; a confined subterranean ocean. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abissal

(geography) Of or belonging to the ocean depths, especially below 2000 metres (6500 ft): abyssal zone. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

abissalmente

Very; incredibly; profoundly; to an extreme degree; dreadfully. [First attested in the late 19th century.]

Abissínia

(historical) Former name of Ethiopia: a country and former empire in East Africa; used as an exonym until the mid 20th century.

abisso

Hell; the bottomless pit; primeval chaos; a confined subterranean ocean. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abjecto

That which is vile; vileness.

abjeto

Existing in or sunk to a low condition, position, or state; contemptible, despicable, miserable. [from early 15th c.]

abjuração

A solemn recantation or renunciation on oath; as, an abjuration of heresy. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

ablactação

The (passive) process of a child or animal ceasing to be dependent on the mother for nourishment.

ableísmo

(uncountable) Discrimination against people with disabilities in favor of those without. [from late 20th c.]

abnegação

A denial; a renunciation; denial of desire or self-interest. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

Abner

(biblical character) A cousin of Saul mentioned in the Old Testament.

abobadar

(transitive) To build as, or cover with a vault.

abóbora

The round yellow or orange fruit of this plant.

aboboreira

The round yellow or orange fruit of this plant.

abobrinha

(British, Ireland, uncountable) A particular variety of Cucurbita pepo, a small marrow/squash.

abocanhar

(transitive) To hold something by clamping one's teeth.

abolição

The act of abolishing; abolition; destruction. [First attested from the mid 16th century.]

abolicionista

A person favoring or advocating for the abolition of any particular institution or practice. [since the late 18th century]

abolimento

The act of abolishing; abolition; destruction. [First attested from the mid 16th century.]

abolir

To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice. [First attested from around 1350 to 1470.]

abominação

(countable) An abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit. [from ca. 1150–1350]

abominar

(transitive) To regard (someone or something) as horrifying or detestable; to feel great repugnance toward. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

abominável

Worthy of, or causing, abhorrence, as a thing of evil omen; odious in the utmost degree; very hateful; detestable; loathsome; execrable. [first attested around 1150 to 1350]

abominável homem das neves

(cryptozoology, often, capitalized) A humanoid or apelike animal said to exist in the Himalayas.

abominavelmente

In an abominable manner; very odiously; detestably. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abordagem

(figuratively) A manner of making (a policy) or solving (a problem, etc.).

abordar

(transitive) To deal with (a subject, argument, topic, or theme) in speaking, in writing, or in art.

abordável

Easily approached; easy to talk to.

aborígene

Of or pertaining to Australian Aboriginal peoples, or their languages. [First attested in the 19th century.]

aborígine

Of or pertaining to Australian Aboriginal peoples, or their languages. [First attested in the 19th century.]

aborígines

(Roman mythology) The earliest inhabitants of central Italy, from whom the Latins were said to have descended.

aborrecer

(intransitive) To do something to upset or anger someone; to be troublesome.

aborrecido

Suffering from boredom; mildly annoyed and restless through having nothing to do.

aborrecimento

(countable) An instance or period of being bored; a bored state.

abort

(computing) The function used to abort a process.

abortado

Brought forth prematurely.

abortamento

(computing) The function used to abort a process.

abortar

(transitive, intransitive) To cause a premature termination of (a fetus); to end a pregnancy before term. [Attested since at least the 19th century.]

abortífero

(medicine, pharmaceutical effect, rare) Causing abortion; abortifacient.

abortivo

(pharmaceutical effect) Producing miscarriage. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

aborto

(obsolete) A miscarriage; an untimely birth; an abortion. [Attested from around (1350 to 1470) until the mid 17th century.]

aborto espontâneo

(medicine) The spontaneous natural termination of a pregnancy, especially before it is viable; the fatal expulsion of a foetus from the womb before term. [from 17th c.]

aborto induzido

An induced abortion.

abotoador

(sewing) A hook used to pull thread through the holes of a button.

abr

Abbreviation of April.

abr.

Abbreviation of April.

Abraão

The 14th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.

abracadabra

Used to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed. [from 19th c.]

abraçar

To yield assent; to accord; to acquiesce, agree, consent; to adapt oneself, to conform.

abraço

(obsolete) An embrace.

abram alas

(to a crowd) Make way! Clear a path!

abrangente

Broadly or completely covering; including a large proportion of something.

abrasamento

The act of abrading, wearing, or rubbing off; the wearing away by friction. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]

abrasão

The act of abrading, wearing, or rubbing off; the wearing away by friction. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]

abrasividade

The property, quality or instance of being abrasive.

abrasivo

Producing abrasion; rough enough to wear away the outer surface. [First attested in 1805.]

abreviação

(linguistics) A shortened or contracted form of a word or phrase used to represent the whole, using omission of letters, and sometimes substitution of letters, or duplication of initial letters to signify plurality, including signs such as +, =, @. [Late 16th century.]

abreviação (de)

(followed by for) Of a word or phrase, constituting an abbreviation (for another) or shortened form (of another).

abreviado

(obsolete, as a participial adjective) Abbreviated, abridged, shortened. [Attested from around (1350 to 1470) until the late 17th century]

abreviar

(transitive) To make shorter; to shorten (in time); to abridge; to shorten by ending sooner than planned. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

abreviatura

(linguistics) A shortened or contracted form of a word or phrase used to represent the whole, using omission of letters, and sometimes substitution of letters, or duplication of initial letters to signify plurality, including signs such as +, =, @. [Late 16th century.]

abricó

The apricot tree, Prunus armeniaca.

abridor

A device used to remove the cap from a bottle.

abrigado

Protected, as from wind or weather.

abrigar

(transitive) To provide a harbor or safe place for.

abrigo

(not US) A temporary refuge for the homeless providing a bed and sometimes food.

abril

The fourth month of the Gregorian calendar, following March and preceding May.

abrir

(transitive, intransitive) To unfold, open, or otherwise become ready for use.

abrolho

(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).

abruptamente

In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

absceder

(intransitive) To form a pus-filled cavity, typically from an infection.

abscesso

(pathology) A cavity caused by tissue destruction, usually because of infection, filled with pus and surrounded by inflamed tissue. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]

abscindir

(transitive, archaic) To tear off or asunder. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]

absentismo

The act of shirking from responsibilities and duties, especially from attending school.

absentista

(chiefly, British, historical) A landholder who lives in another district or country than the one in which his estate is situated. [First attested in the early 17th century.]

absinto

An intensely bitter herb (Artemisia absinthium and similar plants in genus Artemisia) used in medicine, in the production of absinthe and vermouth, and as a tonic.

absolutamente

In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.

absolutismo

(political science, sociology) The principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; Synonym of despotism. [First attested in the early 19th century.]

absoluto

Having no reservations or doubts; unquestioning or unconditional; usually said of faith or trust.

absolver

(transitive) To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]

absolvição

(legal) A legal decision that someone is not guilty with which they have been charged, or the formal dismissal of a charge by some other legal process. [from 15th c.]

absortivo

Having power, capacity, or tendency to absorb or imbibe; absorbent. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]

absorto

Inattentive to surrounding objects; absent in mind; meditative. [First attested in the early 17th century.]

absorvedor

Anything which absorbs. [First attested in the early 18th century.]

absorvente

Having the ability or tendency to absorb; able to soak up liquid easily; absorptive. [First attested in the early 18th century.]

absorvente interno

A plug of cotton or other absorbent material inserted into a body cavity or wound to absorb fluid, especially one inserted in the vagina during menstruation.

absorver

(transitive) To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up. [first attested c. 1350 to 1470.]

abstémia

(American spelling) A person who completely abstains from alcoholic beverages.

abstêmio

(American spelling) A person who completely abstains from alcoholic beverages.

abster

(intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept.

abster-se

(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abster-se (de)

(intransitive, with preposition "from") To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain; to eschew [from 15th c.]

abstinência

Specifically, the practice of abstaining from sexual intercourse, either permanently or until marriage. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]

abstinência sexual

Specifically, the practice of abstaining from sexual intercourse, either permanently or until marriage. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]

abstinente

Refraining from indulgence, especially from the indulgence of appetite. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abstraído

Separated or disconnected; withdrawn; removed; apart. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]

abstrair

To conceptualize an ideal subgroup by means of the generalization of an attribute, as follows: by apprehending an attribute inherent to one individual, then separating that attribute and contemplating it by itself, then conceiving of that attribute as a general quality, then despecifying that conceived quality with respect to several or many individuals, and by then ideating a group composed of those individuals perceived to possess said quality.

abstrato

(archaic) Absent-minded. [First attested in the early 16th century.]

abstruso

Difficult to comprehend or understand; obscure. [from mid 16th c.]

absurdidade

(countable) That which is absurd; an absurd action; a logical contradiction. [First attested in the late 15th century.]

absurdo

Contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; silly. [from mid-16th c.]

abundância

An overflowing fullness or ample sufficiency; profusion; copious supply; superfluity; plentifulness. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abundante

Fully sufficient; found in copious supply; in great quantity; overflowing. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abundantemente

In an abundant manner; in a sufficient degree; in large measure. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

aburguesamento

The process of adopting or the condition of adopting the characteristics of the bourgeoisie; bourgeoisification; the process of becoming affluent.

abusar

(transitive) To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to use improperly; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert [from around 1350 to 1470.]

abusivo

(archaic) Tending to misuse; practising or containing abuse. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

abuso

An act of intimidating a person to do something, especially such repeated coercion.

abutre

Any of several carrion-eating birds of the families Accipitridae and Cathartidae.

acá

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

Acab

A king of Israel, mentioned in the Bible.

acabado

(of an activity or task) Completed or finished.

acabamento

A protective coating given to wood or metal and other surfaces.

acabar

(transitive, obsolete) To finish; to accomplish. [Attested from the late 16th century until the early 19th century.]

acabar com

(archaic) To put an end to or destroy, as a physical object; to wipe out. [First attested from around 1350 to 1470.]

acabar de

Moments ago, only very recently.

Acabe

A king of Israel, mentioned in the Bible.

açacalar

To make (something, such as a surface) bright, shiny, and smooth by, or (by extension) as if by, rubbing; to polish, to shine.

acácia

(countable) A shrub or tree of the tribe Acacieae. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

acácia-rubra

The royal poinciana (Delonix regia), a showy tropical tree from Madagascar.

academia

Continuous study at higher education institutions; scholarship.

acadêmica

Of, or relating to a college, or college students.

academicamente

In an academic style or way; from an academic perspective. [First attested in the late 16th century]

academicismo

(art, literature) Traditional or orthodox formalism; conventionalism.

académico

Belonging to an academy or other higher institution of learning, or a scholarly society or organization. [from late 16th century]

academismo

(art, literature) Traditional or orthodox formalism; conventionalism.