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.

Herat

The third-largest city in Afghanistan, located in the northwestern part of the country, known for its rich history, exquisite Islamic architecture, and cultural heritage.

Heresy

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

Hermes

In Greek mythology, the messenger of the gods, god of trade, wealth, luck, fertility, animal husbandry, sleep, language, thieves, and travel.

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.