Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

Witness

A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place.

Work-in-progress

An activity, project, or task that is currently being undertaken but is not yet finished.

alphorn

A long wooden wind instrument traditionally used by mountain herders in the Alps.

assignment

A task or piece of work allocated to someone as part of a job or course of study.

blockhead

A stupid or foolish person.

boilerplate

Ready-made or reusable standardized text, code, or forms that can be used repeatedly with little or no change.

cockpit crew

The personnel responsible for operating the flight controls of an aircraft, typically consisting of the pilot, co-pilot, and sometimes a flight engineer.

cutlery

Knives, forks, and spoons used for eating, serving, and preparing food.

embankment

A wall or bank of earth or stone built to prevent a river flooding an area or to support a road or railway.

emotional labor

The effort to control and produce appropriate feelings and expressions as part of one's job or within social relationships, often resulting in stress or burnout.

guardianship

The position or duties of a guardian; the legal protection and management of another person and their property.

log

A thick piece of a tree trunk or branch that has fallen or been cut down.