Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

reactance

The opposition of a circuit element to an alternating current, caused by the buildup of electric or magnetic fields, measured in ohms.

receptacle

A hollow object or space used to contain something.

recession

A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.

recompense

Compensation or reward given for loss or harm suffered or for effort made.

redundancy

The state of being no longer needed or useful; the dismissal of a worker because they are no longer needed.

reflexive

Referring back to the subject of the clause in which it is used.

reformism

The belief in or advocacy of gradual reform rather than abolition or revolution of a system.

register

An official list or record of names, items, or statistics.

regulations

Official rules or directives made by an authority.

reimburse

To repay (someone) for expenses incurred.

reimbursement

The act of paying back money to someone that they have spent for a business or official purpose.

remainder

A part left over when the other parts have gone, been used, or been dealt with.