Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

Archaism

A thing that is very old or old-fashioned; a word, spelling, or phrase that is no longer in everyday use.

Armigerous

Entitled to bear a coat of arms; belonging to the heraldic gentry.

Arthrodial

Relating to or being an arthrodia, a joint that allows slight sliding or gliding movements between bones.

Ascesis

Rigorous self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.

Ascetic

A person who practices severe self-discipline and abstention.

Ascetism

Severe self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.

Assiduous

Showing great care, attention, and persistent effort.

Astron

An experimental particle accelerator concept developed in the mid-20th century using a layer of rotating relativistic electrons to create a magnetic field.

Augur

To portend a good or bad outcome; to foreshadow or serve as an omen.

Auspiciousness

The property of being conducive to success; favorable circumstances or good omens.

Avarice

Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

Ayah

A verse or individual unit of text in the Quran, considered by Muslims to be a divine sign.