Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

Adverse reaction

An unexpected, harmful, or unpleasant reaction resulting from an intervention such as medication, vaccination, or medical treatment.

Audio-playback

The reproduction of previously recorded sound through a speaker or headphones.

Beaming

Radiating great joy, cheerfulness, or brightness.

Bracing

Fresh and invigorating; pleasantly cool and life-giving, typically describing weather or wind.

Callback

A request to return a phone call, or a telephone call made to return one received.

Chuckle

To laugh quietly or inwardly, typically in a suppressed manner.

Coming-of-age story

A novel, movie, or other work of art that focuses on the transition of a protagonist from youth to adulthood.

Consignment

A batch of goods destined for delivery or sale.

Corporate social responsibility

A business approach that contributes to sustainable development by delivering economic, social, and environmental benefits for all stakeholders.

Creep

To move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually in order to avoid being noticed.

Crop

To cut or trim the edges or extremities of something, such as an image or material, to remove unnecessary parts.

Cultural reference

An allusion to a known element of culture, such as a character, event, piece of art, or social norm, understood by a specific group of people.