Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

Abattoir

A slaughterhouse.

Acushla

An Irish term of endearment, meaning 'my darling' or 'my dear one', literally 'my pulse'.

Amelioration

The act or process of making something bad or unsatisfactory better.

Betterness

The state or quality of being better or superior in some respect.

Blemished

Marred with a flaw, blemish, or imperfection that spoils its appearance or quality.

Clinician

A healthcare professional, such as a physician, nurse practitioner, or psychologist, who provides direct patient care rather than working exclusively in research or administration.

Contract killer

A professional assassin who commits murder pursuant to a formal or informal agreement for financial compensation.

Cultural-touchstone

A standard, tradition, or principle by which the qualities or validity of other cultural works or practices are judged.

Dangler

A grammatical element, such as a participle or modifier, that is incorrectly attached to a sentence and does not modify the intended word.

Dappled

Marked with rounded spots or patches of a different color or shade; mottled.

Disservice

A harmful or ill-advised action done to someone, especially when intended as helpful or resulting from poor judgment.

Dwindle

To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength.