Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

Cant

Hypocritical and sanctimonious talk, typically of a moral, religious, or political nature.

Cover-story

A fabricated account or explanation presented to conceal one's true activities, motives, or identity, especially in espionage.

Freeman

A person who enjoys legal and political liberty, rather than being a slave or serf.

Halting

Slow and hesitant, often due to lack of confidence, uncertainty, or physical difficulty.

Hedonism

The pursuit of pleasure; sensual self-indulgence.

Hedonist

A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important goal in life.

Heresy

Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine, especially Christian theology.

Heuristic

A self-discovery process or a practical method for problem solving, learning, or discovery that is not guaranteed to be optimal, but is sufficient for the immediate goal.

Hibernate

To spend the winter in a dormant state.

Hubris

Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to a person's downfall.

Hui

A predominantly Muslim ethnic minority group living primarily in China, sharing cultural traits with the Han majority while maintaining distinct Islamic traditions.

Humiliator

A person who causes someone to feel ashamed, foolish, or publicly disgraced.