Portuguese–English dictionary

açoutamento

Infliction of punishment by dealing blows or whipping.

acrasia

(archaic, rare) Lack of self-control; excess, intemperance; also, irregular or unruly behaviour.

Acre

A port city in northern Israel, holiest city in the Baháʼí Faith.

acreditador

A person who believes; especially regarding religion.

acreditadora

A person who believes; especially regarding religion.

acreditar

(transitive) To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing).

acres

An area of land measured in acres.

acrescentar

(transitive) To join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity, or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate.

acrescer

(intransitive) To adhere; to grow or to be added to gradually.

acréscimo

(uncountable) The act of adding anything.

acrílico

(organic chemistry) Derived from acrylic acid or acrylonitrile.

acrimônia

A sharp and bitter hatred.

acrobacia

The art of performing acrobatic gymnastic feats.

acrobata

An athlete who performs acts requiring skill, agility and coordination, often as part of a circus performance.

acrobático

Of or pertaining to an acrobat.

acrograma

(linguistics) An abbreviation formed by the initial letters of other words.

acrónimo

(linguistics) An abbreviation formed by the initial letters of other words.

Acrópole

The Athenian Acropolis. (Compare acropolis.)

acrotomofilia

(psychology) A paraphilia involving sexual attraction toward amputees.

actina

(protein, uncountable) A globular structural protein that polymerizes in a helical fashion to form an actin filament (or microfilament).

activação

(physics) The process of making a radioisotope by bombarding a stable element with neutrons or protons.

actividade

The property of substances to react with other substances

actriz

(now, _, rare) A female doer or "actor" (in a general sense). [from 16th c.]

actual

(now, rare) in action at the time being; now existing; current. [from 18th c.]

açúcar mascavo

Sugar which has been only partially refined and still contains molasses.

açucarado

(literally) Coated with sugar.

açucarar

(transitive) To add sugar to; to sweeten with sugar.

açude

A structure placed across a flowing body of water to stop the flow or part of the flow, generally for purposes such as retaining or diverting some of the water or retarding the release of accumulated water to avoid abrupt flooding.

acufeno

(otolaryngology, pathology) The experience of auditory sensations, such as a ringing or pulsating sound, occurring in the absence of any external stimulus.

acuidade

Sharpness or acuteness, as of a needle, wit, etc.

acúleo

(botany) A sharp spike or other projection growing on a plant, as in some brambles and roses. [from 18th c.]

acumpliciamento

The act of one who abets.

acumulação

(finance) The action of investors buying an asset from other investors when the price of the asset is low.

acumulador

One who hoards; one who accumulates, collects, and stores, especially one who does so to excess.

acumular

(intransitive) To increase, to rise

acúmulo

(finance) The action of investors buying an asset from other investors when the price of the asset is low.

acupressão

(uncountable) An alternative medicine technique, derived from acupuncture, in which physical pressure is applied to acupoints.

acupuntura

The insertion of needles into the (living) tissue of the body affecting the Qi or energy along energetic pathways of the body called meridians. This modality is traditionally used as a form of internal medical treating all disease and illnesses, in Western countries it is widely used for the purposes of pain relief.

acupunturar

(transitive) To treat with acupuncture.

acurado

Telling the truth or giving a true result; exact; not defective or faulty

acusação

(law, UK, _, historic, otherwise, current) A party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant; accuser.

acusada

(legal) In civil proceedings, the party responding to the complaint; one who is sued and called upon to make satisfaction for a wrong complained of by another.

acusado

Having been accused; being the target of accusations.

acusador

One who accuses; one who brings a charge of crime or fault.

acusadora

One who accuses; one who brings a charge of crime or fault.

acusar

(transitive, criminal law, police) To formally accuse (a person) of a crime.

acústica

(usually, in the plural) The properties or qualities of a room or building that determine how sound is transmitted in it.

ad hoc

For a particular purpose.

ad-

Near, close to, adjacent.

ada

(obsolete) formed, up until Early Modern English (later seldom used but archaically, in poetry, or in religious writings), regular past participles of verbs ending in -ate, alternatively used alongside -ated from as early as Middle English

adaga

(weapons) A stabbing weapon, similar to a sword but with a short, double-edged blade.

adágio

An old saying which has obtained credit by long use.

adamado

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

adamante

An imaginary rock or mineral of impenetrable hardness; a name given to the diamond and other substances of extreme hardness.

adamantino

(said of people and their conviction) Firm; unshakeable; unyielding; determined.

adaptabilidade

The quality of being adaptable; a quality that renders adaptable.

adaptação

The act of customizing something.

adaptado

Adapted; fit; suited; suitable; apt.

adaptar

(transitive) To make suitable; to make to correspond; to fit or suit.

adaptar-se a

(transitive) To make suitable; to make to correspond; to fit or suit.

adaptativo

Of, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation; making or made fit or suitable.

adaptável

Capable of adapting or of being adapted.

adega

A wine collection, especially when stored in a cellar.

adelgaçado

Narrowing gradually towards a point.

adelgaçar

(intransitive) To become less heavy or obese.

Adém

A port city, the largest city in Yemen; the former capital of South Yemen.

ademais

(conjunctive) Also; in addition.

adendo

(mathematics) Addendum, any one of two or more numbers or other terms that are to be added together.

adentro

Within or towards the interior of something; within the scope or limits of something (a place), especially a building.

adepto

Well skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficient

adequabilidade

The quality of being suitable.

adequação

The quality of being sufficient, adequate or able to meet the needs.

adequado

Equal to or fulfilling some requirement.

adequar

(obsolete) To equalize; to make adequate.

adequar-se a

(intransitive) To agree; to be fitted; to correspond (usually followed by to, archaically also followed by with).

aderência

(uncountable) The state of being compliant.

aderente

Adhesive, sticking to something.

aderir

(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.]

aderir apoiar concordar

To believe or agree with a theory or an idea [with to].

adesão

The ability of a substance to stick to an unlike substance.

adesividade

The ability of a substance to stick to an unlike substance.

adesivo

Adhesive, sticking to something.

adeus

A farewell, a goodbye; especially a fond farewell, or a lasting or permanent farewell.

adiamento

An act of deferring, a deferment.

adiantadamente

Ahead of the correct time or schedule.

adiantado

At an earlier or preceding time.

adiantamento

An amount of money or credit, especially given as a loan, or paid before it is due; an advancement.

adiantar

To provide (money or other value) before it is due, or in expectation of some work; to lend. [from 16th c.]

adiante

Onward, forward, with progressive action.

adiar

(intransitive) To delay, to wait.

adição

(uncountable) The act of adding anything.

adicção

The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.

adicional

(computer hardware, software) A software extension or hardware peripheral that provides additional functions or customization for a core application or system.

adicionalmente

By way of addition; in addition to; also.

adicionar

(transitive) To join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity, or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate.

adicto

A person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug.

aditividade

(uncountable, math) The property of being additive.

aditivo

A substance added to another substance or product to produce specific properties in the combined substance.

adivinha

A difficult question or riddle, especially one using a play on words in the answer.

adivinhação

(uncountable) The act of divining; a foreseeing or foretelling of future events.

adivinhar

To reach a partly (or totally) unconfirmed conclusion; to engage in conjecture; to speculate.

adivinho

A person able to foresee the future

adjacência

The quality of being adjacent, or near enough so as to touch.

adjacente

Being in contact at some point or line; joining to

adjectivo

(grammar) Of or relating to or functioning as an adjective.

adjetivar

(transitive) To make an adjective of; to form or convert into an adjective.

adjetivo

(grammar) Of or relating to or functioning as an adjective.

adjudicação

A judgment or sentence.

adjunto

An appendage; something attached to something else in a subordinate capacity.

Adlai

The father of one of King David's officials (mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:29).

admin

(computing) One who is responsible for software installation, management, information and maintenance of a computer or network.

administração

(business, education) A course of study in higher education intended to prepare the students for a career in business.

administração judicial

(legal, business) A form trusteeship of bankruptcy administration in which a receiver is appointed to run the company for the benefit of the creditors.

administrador

One who administers affairs; one who directs, manages, executes, or dispenses, whether in civil, judicial, political, or ecclesiastical affairs; a manager.

administradora

One who administers affairs; one who directs, manages, executes, or dispenses, whether in civil, judicial, political, or ecclesiastical affairs; a manager.

administrar

(transitive) To manage or supervise the conduct, performance or execution of; to govern or regulate the parameters for the conduct, performance or execution of; to work in an administrative capacity.

administrativo

Of or pertaining to administering or administration.

admiração

A positive emotion including wonder and approbation; the regarding of another as being wonderful

admirador

One who admires.

admiradora

One who admires.

admirar

(transitive) To regard with wonder and delight.

admirável

Deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; estimable.

admiravelmente

To an admirable degree.

admissibilidade

The state or quality of being admissible or allowable.

admissível

Capable or deserving to be admitted, accepted or allowed; allowable, permissible, acceptable.

admitidamente

(conjunctive) Signals a concession followed by a counterpoint usually headed by but.

admitir

(transitive) To own or recognize in a particular quality, character or relationship; to admit the claims or authority of; to give recognition to.

admoestação

The act of admonishing; a reprimand or rebuke.

admoestar

(transitive) To inform or notify of a fault; to rebuke in a serious tone; to tell off.

admonição

A rebuke by an authority that one has erred and should not persist in their actions; a reprimand.

ADN

(biochemistry, genetics) Initialism of deoxyribonucleic acid (“a nucleic acid found in all living things (and some non-living things such as certain viruses) which consists of two polynucleotide chains that coil around each other to form a double helix; encoded in its structure are genetic instructions for development, functioning, growth, and reproduction”).

ado

(obsolete) formed, up until Early Modern English (later seldom used but archaically, in poetry, or in religious writings), regular past participles of verbs ending in -ate, alternatively used alongside -ated from as early as Middle English

adoçado

(wine) Retaining a portion of sugar.

adoçante

A food additive that replicates the sweetness of sugar but is not sugar.

adoção

The state of being adopted; the acceptance of a child of other parents as if he or she were one's own child.

adocicado

(wine) Retaining a portion of sugar.

adolescência

The transitional period of physical and psychological development between childhood and maturity.

adolescente

Of, relating to, or at the age of adolescence; at the stage between being a child and an adult.

Adolfo

A en given name.

Adonai

(Judaism, Christianity) The Lord: a Hebrew title of God.

adopção

The state of being adopted; the acceptance of a child of other parents as if he or she were one's own child.

adoptar

To adopt (an idea) as one's own.

adoptivo

Providing parental care to children not related to oneself.

adoração

worship, glorification, adoration.

adorador

Someone who adores.

adorar

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

adorável

Befitting of being adored; cute or loveable.

adormecido

Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.

adornamento

The act of decorating.

adornar

(transitive, obsolete) To dress or adorn.