Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

sobriquet

A person's nickname.

sociolinguistics

The descriptive study of the effect of any and all aspects of society, including cultural norms, expectations, and context, on the way language is used, and the effects of language society on the other hand.

solace

Comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.

sovereignty

Supreme power or authority, especially of a state over its own territory.

spellbinding

Holding one's attention completely as though having been put under a spell; fascinating or enchanting.

splutter

To make a series of short, explosive spitting or choking sounds.

sporadic

Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.

steadfast

Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.

stratum-corneum

The outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of dead, keratinized cells that form a protective barrier for the skin.

subordination

The state of being under the authority, control, or broader significance of another person or thing.

subterfuge

Deceit used in order to achieve one's goal.

subvention

An amount of money granted, especially by a government, to assist an organization or undertaking.