Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

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.

Geomagnetism

The magnetic field of the Earth and the magnetic phenomena associated with it.

Glamor

An attractive and exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing or special.

Glamorize

To make something appear glamorous, exciting, or attractive, often exaggerating its positive qualities or concealing its negative aspects.

Glutton for punishment

A person who is willing or even eager to take on tasks, activities, or situations that are difficult, painful, or unpleasant.

Gluttony

Habitual greed or excess in eating.

Gratuity

A tip given to a waiter, driver, or other service worker in recognition of their service.

Gyratory

Consisting of, characterized by, or moving in a circle or spiral; rotating.

Logistics Management

The part of supply chain management that plans, implements, and controls the efficient, effective forward and reverse flow and storage of goods, services, and related information between the point of origin and the point of consumption.

Mobster

A member of an organized crime syndicate or gang.

Money-spinner

A project, business, product, or investment that brings in a great deal of money.

Operations management

The administration of business practices to create the highest level of efficiency possible within an organization.