Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

Code of Silence

A principle or unwritten rule that prohibits individuals from speaking about certain matters, especially in contexts involving crime or misconduct.

Code-Monkey

A programmer who is tasked with writing code, often in a repetitive or uncreative manner.

Codger

An old man, especially one who is considered to be eccentric or peculiar.

Codify

To arrange laws or rules into a systematic code.

Codpiece

A pouch-like covering for the male genitalia, often attached to the front of a man's trousers.

Coefficient

A numerical or constant quantity placed before a variable in an algebraic expression.

Coercion

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

Coexistence

The state of living or existing together, especially in peace.

Coffee ceremony

A traditional, formal ritual of preparing and serving coffee, particularly prominent in Ethiopian and Eritrean culture as a symbol of hospitality and community.

Coffeehouse

A place where coffee and other refreshments are served, often used as a social gathering spot.

Coffre-fort

A strong, secure container used for storing valuables, typically locked and often fireproof.

Cog

A tooth on the rim of a gear or wheel that engages with another gear or wheel.