Portuguese–English dictionary

gnomo

(mythology, fantasy) One of a race of imaginary human-like beings, usually depicted as short and typically bearded males, who inhabit the inner parts of the earth and act as guardians of mines, mineral treasure, etc.; in modern fantasy literature and games, when distinguished from dwarves, gnomes are usually smaller than dwarves and more focused on engineering than mining.

gnose

(religion) An immanent form of knowledge or transcendent insight, such as sought by the Gnostics.

go

(board game) A strategic board game, originally from China and today also popular in Japan and Korea, in which two players (black and white) attempt to control the largest area of the board with their counters.

Goa

A state in western India. Capital: Panaji.

gobelé

A flat-bottomed, straight-sided, glass vessel, with a lip and often a small spout, used as a laboratory container.

gobelim

A mainly French and Flemish type of tapestry having richly coloured pictorial designs.

Gobi

A large desert in Asia, spanning the countries of Mongolia and China.

gobião

A small freshwater fish, Gobio gobio, that is native to Eurasia.

góbio

A gudgeon, a fish of the subfamily Gobioninae, such as Gobio gobio.

goblin

(fantasy) A malevolent and grotesque diminutive humanoid, often associated with orcs or trolls.

gobrinho

(fantasy) A malevolent and grotesque diminutive humanoid, often associated with orcs or trolls.

godo

A member of the East Germanic people known for their invasion of the western Roman Empire and subsequent founding of successor states in Italy and Spain during Late Antiquity.

Godofredo

A en given name.

Godzilla

A fictional Japanese monster (kaiju) from a series of science-fiction films.

goela

The throat or esophagus.

Goethe

A surname from German.

goff

(sometimes, humorous) Expressing contempt, disgust, or bad temper.

Gogol

A Russian and Ukrainian surname.

gói

(sometimes, offensive) A non-Jew, a gentile.

goiaba

Its yellowish tropical fruit, globular or pear-shaped with thin, yellow, green or brown skin, is often made into jams and jellies.

goiabeira

A tropical tree or shrub of the myrtle family, Psidium guajava.

goidélico

Division of the Celtic languages including Irish Gaelic, Manx Gaelic and Scottish Gaelic.

goiva

A chisel with a curved blade for cutting or scooping channels, grooves, or holes in wood, stone, etc.

goiveira

Any of several short-lived herbs or shrubs of the Erysimum genus with bright yellow to red flowers.

goivo

Any of several short-lived herbs or shrubs of the Erysimum genus with bright yellow to red flowers.

gol

(sport) In many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object.

gola

The part of an upper garment (shirt, jacket, etc.) that fits around the neck and throat, especially if sewn from a separate piece of fabric.

golaço

(soccer) A spectacular goal.

golada

(by extension) A long draught from a drink. [from 1620s]

gole

A large gulp of drink.

goleiro

(sports) A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.

golem

(mythology) A humanoid creature made from clay, animated by magic.

goleta

(watercraft) A sailing ship with two or more masts, all with fore-and-aft sails; if two masted, having a foremast and a mainmast.

golfe

(sports) A ball game played by individuals competing against one another in which the object is to hit a ball into each of a series of (usually 18 or nine) holes in the minimum number of strokes.

golfinho

A carnivorous aquatic mammal in one of several families of the infraorder Cetacea, famed for its intelligence and occasional willingness to approach humans.

golfinho-pintado

Dolphins of the genus Stenella, and specifically Stenella attenuata distinguished from the streaker (Stenella coeruleoalba) and the spinner (Stenella longirostris).

golfista

Someone who plays golf.

golfo

(geography) A portion of an ocean or sea extending into the land; a partially landlocked sea

Golias

(biblical character) A giant who, according to the Bible, was vanquished in battle with King David.

golpe

An instance of the act of striking or hitting.

golpe de corte

(fencing) An attack made with a chopping motion of the blade, landing with its edge or point.

golpe de estado

(politics, government) The sudden overthrow of a government, differing from a revolution by being carried out by a small group of people who replace only the leading figures.

golpe de sorte

A lucky or improbable occurrence that could probably never be repeated.

golpear

(transitive) To administer a blow to, directly or with a weapon or missile.

golpista

A confidence trickster.

goma

A large, striped, African antelope of the species Tragelaphus imberbis (lesser kudu) or Tragelaphus strepsiceros (greater kudu).

goma de mascar

(usually, _, uncountable) A sweet chewing gum formulated to be stretchy so the chewer can blow bubbles with it.

goma-laca

A processed secretion of the lac insect, Coccus lacca; used in polishes, varnishes etc.

Gomorra

(Biblical) A city in the Middle East which, according to the Hebrew Bible and to Islamic tradition, was destroyed by God (along with Sodom) for the sins of its inhabitants.

gónada

(anatomy) A sex organ that produces gametes; specifically, a testicle or ovary.

gôndola

A small long, narrow boat with a high prow and stern, propelled with a single oar, especially in Venice.

gongo

(musical instruments) A percussion instrument consisting of a metal disk that emits a loud resonant sound when struck with a soft hammer.

gono

(geometry) Forms the names of plane figures containing a given number of internal angles, and thus bounded by that number of line segments (polygons).

gonorreia

A sexually transmitted infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a species of bacteria (the gonococcus) that affects the mucous membrane of the genital and urinary tracts.

googlada

An Internet search, such as one performed on the Google search engine.

googlar

To search for (something) on the Internet using the Google search engine.

Google

(computing, trademark) Google Search, a search engine operated by the company of the same name; the most popular search engine and most-visited website worldwide.

googlear

To search for (something) on the Internet using the Google search engine.

googol

The number 10^{100}, or ten to the power of a hundred. Equivalent to ten duotrigintillion (short scale), or ten sexdecilliard (long scale). [from 1920.]

Gorbachev

A transliteration of the Russian surname Горбачёв (Gorbačóv).

Gorbachov

A transliteration of the Russian surname Горбачёв (Gorbačóv).

Gorbatchev

A transliteration of the Russian surname Горбачёв (Gorbačóv).

Gorbatchov

A transliteration of the Russian surname Горбачёв (Gorbačóv).

gordão

(colloquial, pejorative) Someone who is overweight.

gordo

Carrying more fat than usual on one's body; plump; not lean or thin.

gordura

(uncountable, informal, chiefly, derogatory, and, offensive) A person's fat tissue, usually when regarded as excessive and unsightly.

gorduroso

Containing, composed of, or consisting of fat.

górgona

(Greek mythology) A vicious female monster from Greek mythology with sharp fangs and hair of living, venomous snakes. One of the three sisters: Medusa, Stheno and Euryale

gorgulho

Any of many tens of thousands of species of herbivorous beetles, ranging in size from tiny to large, in the superfamily Curculionoidea, the most characteristic species having the head projecting in a distinctive snout with the mouthparts at the tip.

gorila

The largest of the primates, belonging to the genus Gorilla; an ape native to the forests of central Africa and known for their trait of knuckle-walking.

gorjal

(historical) A piece of armour protecting the throat and/or the upper part of the chest.

gorjear

(intransitive) To make a short, sharp, cheerful note, as of small birds or crickets; to chitter; to twitter.

gorjeio

A short, sharp or high note or noise, as of a bird or insect.

gorjeira

(historical) A piece of armour protecting the throat and/or the upper part of the chest.

gorjeta

An additional payment given freely as thanks for service.

gororoba

A collection containing a confused variety of miscellaneous things.

gorro

(headwear) A cap that fits the head closely, usually knitted from wool.

gorro de dormir

(headwear) A warm cloth cap worn while sleeping, often with pajamas, being common attire in northern Europe before effective home heating became widespread. [From 14th c.]

gosma

(uncountable, informal) Any semi-solid or liquid substance; especially one that is sticky, gummy or slippery, unpleasant, and of vague or unknown composition, such as slime or semen.

gosmento

Soft, sticky and viscous.

gostar

(intransitive, polite, formal, chiefly in the negative) To want, to desire; to like; to be inclined towards or interested in.

gosto

The quality produced by the sensation of taste or, especially, of taste and smell in combined effect.

gostosa

(slang) A sexually attractive person.

gostoso

(colloquial, figurative) Pleasing to a person's taste; pleasing to the eyes or mind.

gota

A small drop of water or other liquid. [from 16thc.]

gotejamento

The act of falling in drops, or the act of pouring out in drops.

gotejar

To fall in drops or an unsteady stream; to trickle.

Gotemburgo

A city on the west coast of Sweden, in the province of Västergötland. It is the second-largest city in Sweden.

gótica

Of or relating to the Goths or their language. [from 1611]

gótico

A member of the East Germanic people known for their invasion of the western Roman Empire and subsequent founding of successor states in Italy and Spain during Late Antiquity.

Gouda

A city and municipality in South Holland province, Netherlands.

goulash

A stew of beef or veal and vegetables, flavoured with paprika.

goule

(mythology) A demon said to feed on corpses.

gourmand

A person given to excess in the consumption of food and drink; a greedy or ravenous eater.

gourmet

(of food and drink) Fine; of superior quality. [from 1820]

governador

(politics) The chief executive officer of a first-level administrative division of a country.

governadora

(politics) The chief executive officer of a first-level administrative division of a country.

governamental

Relating to a government.

governança

The process, or the power, of governing; government or administration.

governanta

A woman paid to educate children in their own home.

governante

A person who rules or governs; someone or something that exercises dominion or controlling power over others.

governar

(transitive, stative) To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.

governatriz

(dated) A female governor.

governável

Capable of being governed or subjected to authority; amenable to law or rule.

governo municipal

The governing body of such a district.

goy

(sometimes, offensive) A non-Jew, a gentile.

gozado

Not normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary, often with a negative connotation.

gozar

(figurative) To take great pleasure or satisfaction; to feel warmth or happiness. (Usually followed by "in".)

gozo

(uncountable) The condition of enjoying anything.

gozoso

Feeling or causing joy.

GPS

(cartography) Initialism of global positioning system (“satellite navigation system”).

grã-fino

(UK, Irish, derogatory) A person of the upper class or with pretensions to it, who usually communicates an air of superiority.

graben

(geology) An elongated block of the Earth's crust, bounded by faults, that has dropped relative to the surrounding area.

Graça

(countable) A en given name.

graças

(countable) A short prayer of thanks before or after a meal.

gracejador

A witty person.

gracejar

To laugh quietly or inwardly.

gracejo

A playful antic.

gracinha

A cute person or animal.

graciosamente

In a graceful manner.

gracioso

Having or showing grace in movement, shape, or proportion.

gracitar

To make a noise like a duck.

gradação

A sequence of gradual, successive stages; a systematic progression.

grade

A horizontal metal grill through which liquid, ash, or small objects can fall, while larger objects cannot.

gradiente

A gradual change in color; a color gradient; gradation.

graduação

(education) A stage of proficiency or qualification in a course of study, now especially an award bestowed by a university/college, as a certification of academic achievement. (In the United States, can include secondary schools.) [from 14th c.]

graduado

A male graduate.

gradual

Proceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees

gradualmente

In gradual steps; bit by bit.

graduando

A student at a university who has not yet received a degree.

graduar

(intransitive, ergative) To be recognized by a school or university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.

grafema

(Unicode) A sequence of one or more code points that are processed and displayed as a single graphical unit of a writing system.

grafia

Something written or otherwise represented in the specified manner, or about a specified subject.

gráfico

Forming adjectives pertaining to writing (of a type specified by the first element).

gráficos

(mostly in plural) A computer-generated image as viewed on a screen forming part of a game or a film etc.

grafita

An allotrope of carbon, consisting of planes of carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal arrays with the planes stacked loosely, that is used as a dry lubricant, in "lead" pencils, and as a moderator in some nuclear reactors.

grafitar

(transitive) To mark a surface with such images.

grafite

(chiefly, uncountable) Drawings or words drawn on a surface in a public place, usually made without authorization.

grafíti

(chiefly, uncountable) Drawings or words drawn on a surface in a public place, usually made without authorization.

grafito

(chiefly, uncountable) Drawings or words drawn on a surface in a public place, usually made without authorization.

grafo

someone who writes about a specified subject, or in a specified manner

grafonola

(informal) One who chats or talks to excess.

gral

(countable) A hollow vessel used to pound, crush, rub, grind or mix ingredients with a pestle.

gralha

(informal) One who chats or talks to excess.

gralha-calva

A European bird, Corvus frugilegus, of the crow family.

gralha-preta

The common European black crow Corvus corone.

grama

Something written, drawn or otherwise recorded.

gramado

(uncountable) A lawn.

grampeador

A device which binds together sheets of paper by driving a thin metal staple through the sheets and simultaneously folding over the ends of the staple against the back surface of the paper.

grampear

(transitive) To install an electronic listening device or devices in.