Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

Venture capital

Capital invested in a project in which there is a substantial element of risk, typically in a new or unproven business such as a startup.

Verbatim

In exactly the same words as were used originally.

Verger

An official who acts as a caretaker and attendant in a church, traditionally carrying a rod or staff before ecclesiastical dignitaries during processions.

Vermilion

A brilliant red or scarlet pigment made from mercuric sulfide, or a vivid red color.

Vertebra

Any of the bones or segments composing the spinal column, articulating with each other to protect the spinal cord.

Vesicular

Relating to, composed of, or characterized by small bladder-like structures, sacs, or vesicles.

Vi

A highly configurable text editor built to enable efficient text editing, widely used on Unix-like operating systems.

Viability-index

A quantitative metric used to measure the capacity of a business, project, or organism to maintain its operations and succeed over the long term.

Vigilance

The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Vigilant

Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Vile

Extremely unpleasant, wicked, or morally despicable.

Villainy

Behavior constituting, or wicked and criminal actions.