Portuguese–English dictionary

eleito

elected

eleitor

(politics) A person eligible to vote in an election; a member of an electorate, a voter.

eleitora

Someone who votes.

eleitoral

Of, or relating to elections.

elemento

One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.

Elena

A en given name.

elenco

(art) The collective group of actors performing a play or production together. Contrasted with crew.

eles

(the third-person plural nominative) A group of entities previously mentioned. [since 13th c.]

eles mesmos

(reflexive pronoun) The reflexive case of they, the third-person singular personal pronoun. The single person previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or following a preposition (also used for emphasis).

eletivo

Of, or pertaining to voting or elections; involving a choice between options.

eletrão

(particle) The subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus; the flow of electrons in a conductor constitutes electricity.

eletricidade

Originally, a property of amber and certain other nonconducting substances to attract lightweight material when rubbed, or the cause of this property; now understood to be a phenomenon caused by the distribution and movement of charged subatomic particles and their interaction with the electromagnetic field. [from 17th c.]

eletricista

A tradesperson who installs, repairs and maintains electrical wiring and equipment.

elétrico

Of, relating to, produced by, operated with, or utilising electricity; electrical.

eletrificado

Of, relating to, produced by, operated with, or utilising electricity; electrical.

eletrificar

(transitive) To cause electricity to pass through; to affect by electricity; to give an electric shock to.

eletrização

A feeling of excitement; a thrill. [from 18th c.]

eletrizante

(figuratively) Emotionally thrilling; electrifying.

eletrizar

(transitive) To cause electricity to pass through; to affect by electricity; to give an electric shock to.

eletro-

and electrical.

eletrochoque

The physical reaction or shock caused by the flow of electricity through the body.

eletrocussão

The accidental death or suicide by electric shock.

eletrocutar

(transitive) To execute by electric shock, often by means of an electric chair.

eletrodo

The terminal through which electric current passes between metallic and nonmetallic parts of an electric circuit.

eletromagnético

Relating to electromagnetism.

eletromagnetismo

A unified fundamental force that combines the aspects of electricity and magnetism and is one of the four fundamental forces. (technically it can be unified with weak nuclear to form electroweak) Its gauge boson is the photon.

elétron

(particle) The subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus; the flow of electrons in a conductor constitutes electricity.

eletrônica

(physics) The study and use of electrical devices that operate by controlling the flow of electrons or other electrically charged particles or by converting the flow of charged particles to or from other forms of energy.

eletrosserra

(forestry, machinery, DIY) A power saw that has a power-driven and fast-revolving chain of metal teeth, usually used to cut trees.

elevado

Large, great (in amount or quantity, value, force, energy, etc).

elevador

The moving, load-carrying component of an elevator or other cable-drawn transport mechanism.

elevar

(transitive) To raise (something) to a higher position.

elevar à terceira potência

(transitive, arithmetic) To raise to the third power; to determine the result of multiplying by itself twice.

elevar ao cubo

(transitive, arithmetic) To raise to the third power; to determine the result of multiplying by itself twice.

elevar ao quadrado

(transitive, mathematics) Of a value, term, or expression, to multiply by itself; to raise to the second power.

elevar-se às alturas

(intransitive) To rise or increase suddenly and extremely; to shoot up; to surge or spike.

elfo

(mythological creature) A mythical being of human form with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although often depicted in modern illustrations only as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, especially one that is female. Fairies are revered in some modern forms of paganism.

eliminação

The process of removing or the fact of being removed.

eliminar

(transitive, mathematics) To remove a common factor from both the numerator and denominator of a fraction, or from both sides of an equation.

eliminatória

(countable) A preliminary race, used to determine the participants in a final race.

elipse

(geometry) A closed curve, the locus of a point such that the sum of the distances from that point to two other fixed points (called the foci of the ellipse) is constant; equivalently, the conic section that is the intersection of a cone with a plane that does not intersect the base of the cone.

elíptico

In a shape of, or reminding of, an ellipse; oval.

elisabetano

Pertaining to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, monarch of England and Ireland, from 1558 to 1603.

Elisabete

A en given name, popular since the 16th century.

elisão

(linguistics) The omission of a letter or syllable between two words or inside a word; sometimes marked with an apostrophe.

Eliseu

(biblical character) A prophet, a disciple and successor of Elijah.

elísio

Of or pertaining to Elysian or Elysium, the location.

elite

A special group or social class of people who have a superior social or economic status and attendant power, advantages, or privileges in society; a member of such a group.

elitismo

The belief that a society or system should be run by an elite.

elitista

Of or relating to elitism.

elmo

The plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on or displayed on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet.

elo giratório

(mechanical) A piece, such as a ring or hook, attached to another piece by a pin, in such a manner as to permit rotation about the pin as an axis.

elogiar

(transitive) To praise or acclaim.

elogio

An expression of approval; praise. [from 1852]

elongar

To make (something) long or longer, for example, by pulling or stretching; to make (something) elongated; to extend, to lengthen.

eloquência

The quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing.

eloquente

Neat; eloquent; applicable; relevant.

elu

(in the singular, occasionally, proscribed) A single person, previously mentioned, whose gender is unknown, irrelevant, or (since 21st c.) non-binary.

elucidar

(figurative) To make (something) clear and understandable; to clarify, to illuminate, to shed light on.

elusivo

Evading capture, comprehension or remembrance.

Elvis

An impersonator of Elvis Presley.

em

Free from; devoid of; without.

em (boa) forma

In good shape; physically well.

em abundância

(postpositive) In a generous or overlarge quantity.

em algum lugar

In an uncertain or unspecified location.

em alta

In fashion; popular.

em andamento

Continuing, permanent, lasting.

em baixo

In or to a lower place.

em boa fé

In good faith; sincere; without deception or ulterior motive.

em branco

Free from writing, printing, or marks; having an empty space to be filled in.

em brasas

Burning fiercely; in a blaze; on fire. [18th century.]

em breve

Soon; in a little while.

em bruto

(of a gemstone) Not cut or ground to the desired shape.

em casa

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see at,‎ home. In one's place of residence.

em chamas

Burning fiercely; in a blaze; on fire. [18th century.]

em cima

Fitted or fixed at a high or relatively high position, especially on a wall or ceiling.

em cima de

In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]

em conformidade com

In conformance to, or in agreement with; used with to.

em conta

Appropriate to a restricted budget.

em contrário

Other than supposed; different.

em curso

Existing or occurring at the moment.

em desenvolvimento

Of a country: becoming economically more mature or advanced; becoming industrialized.

em diante

Into the future.

em direção ao leste

Towards the east; eastwards.

em direto

Of an event, as it happens; in real time; direct.

em dúvida

(of a person) In disbelief; wavering, uncertain, or hesitating in opinion; inclined to doubt; undecided.

em essência

in essence

em frente a

In front of in space.

em geral

In general; as a whole.

em horizontal

(crosswords) Horizontally.

em linha

(engineering, of an internal-combustion engine) Having all cylinders in a single straight line; in-line.

em lugar nenhum

In no place.

em nenhum lugar

In no place.

em outras palavras

(conjunctive, idiomatic) Stated or interpreted another way; Used to introduce an explanation, simplification, or clarification.

em parte

In part, or to some degree, but not completely.

em pé

Standing; upright.

em pedaços

(obsolete) Into pieces; asunder.

em ponto

(of times of day, notcomp) Exactly.

em poucas palavras

(idiomatic) In summary; briefly or simply.

em primeiro lugar

(sequence, idiomatic) Firstly; before anything else.

em qualquer lugar

In or at any location.

em relação a

In contrast or comparison with.

em risco

in danger, at risk, said of something where there is a strong possibility something bad will happen to it (for example, a species in danger of going extinct)

em seguida

(temporal location) At a later or succeeding time; after that;

em si

(philosophy) As the principle of its own determination and positing itself.

em tal guisa que

Indicates result; in order that, with the result that.

em terra

(nautical) On the land as opposed to onboard.

em toda parte

In or to all locations under discussion.

em torno de

Forming a circle or closed curve containing (something).

em uma noite

During or throughout the night, especially during the evening or night just past.

em vez de

in contrast to, rather than, instead of; particularly used in defining a concept by providing an example that does not fall inside the concept.

em voga

Popular; in demand.

em volta

On all sides, or in every or any direction from a point; around. [from before 1150]

em volta de

Forming a circle or closed curve containing (something).

em voo

In flight.

em voz alta

With a loud voice, or great noise; loudly; audibly.

em ziguezague

in a zigzag manner or pattern

em-

in, into, towards, within.

Ema

A en given name.

emaciado

Thin or haggard, especially from hunger or disease.

emagrecer

(transitive) To shed (weight).

emancipação

The state of being thus set free; liberation (used, for example, of slaves from bondage, of a person from prejudices, of the mind from superstition, of a nation from tyranny or subjugation).

emancipar

To set free (a person or group) from the oppression or restraint of another; to liberate.

emaranhado

A maze-like pattern.

emaranhar

(figurative) To entangle; to enmesh.

embaçado

(of an image) Not clear, crisp, or focused; having fuzzy edges.

embainhar

(transitive) To put hem on an article of clothing, to edge or put a border on something.

embaixada

The post or office of ambassador.

embaixador

A diplomat of the highest rank sent to a foreign court to represent there their sovereign or country. (Sometimes called ambassador-in-residence)

embaixadora

A diplomat of the highest rank sent to a foreign court to represent there their sovereign or country. (Sometimes called ambassador-in-residence)

embaixo

In or to a lower place.

embaixo de

Below.

embalagem

Something that is wrapped around something else as a cover or protection: a wrapping.

embalamento

(uncountable, archaic) The act of packing something.

embalar

(transitive) To cradle (e.g. a baby) in one's arms so as to give comfort, warmth.

embalete

(chiefly, _, nautical) The handle of a pump.

embalsamação

The work of an embalmer.

embalsamamento

The work of an embalmer.

embandeirar

To furnish or deck out with flags.

embaraçado

difficult to understand; not clear as lacking order, chaotic, etc.

embaraçar

(transitive) to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to abash.

embaraçoso

Causing embarrassment; leading to a feeling of uncomfortable shame or self-consciousness.

embaralhamento

The act of mixing cards or mah-jong tiles so as to randomize them.

embaralhar

(ambitransitive) To put in a random order.

embarcadoiro

(nautical) An artificial landing place for ships on a riverbank or shore.

embarcadouro

(nautical) A stone or concrete structure on navigable water used for loading and unloading vessels; a wharf.

embarcar

(transitive) To cover or enclose with bark.

embargo

An order by the government prohibiting ships from leaving port.

embarque

The act of people getting aboard a ship aircraft, train, bus, etc.; embarkation.

embarrilar

(transitive) To put or to pack in a barrel or barrels.