Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

Argot

The jargon or slang of a particular group or class.

Bottleneck

A narrow section of a road or a congested area that slows down movement or progress.

Coot

A black freshwater waterbird related to rails, typically having a white facial shield.

Coup

A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.

Dissenting group

A collection of individuals who hold opinions, beliefs, or goals that differ significantly from those of a larger organization, political party, or society.

Distribution Management

The oversight and coordination of the flow of goods and services from the manufacturer or producer to the final consumer or end-user.

Eggnog

A traditional rich, chilled, sweetened dairy-based beverage traditionally made with milk, cream, whipped egg whites, and egg yolks, often spiked with alcohol such as rum, brandy, or bourbon.

Gallant

Brave; heroic; giving attention to safety and honor in the face of danger.

Garagist

A small-scale, independent winemaker who produces high-end wine in non-traditional spaces, such as a home garage, breaking away from traditional winemaking conventions.

Gastronomy

The practice or art of choosing, cooking, and eating good food.

Gelatinous

Having a jelly-like consistency.

Gentrification

The process whereby the character of a poor urban area is changed by wealthier people moving in, improving housing, and attracting new businesses, typically displacing current inhabitants in the process.