Portuguese to English Dictionary
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Showing 18 of 256 words/pɾĩˈsi.pju/ [principio]
[noun] The point at which something starts; the origin, beginning, or commencement.
/pɾo.du.ˈtʃi.vu/ [produtivo]
[adjective] Capable of producing or yielding a significant amount of work, goods, or results; efficient and effective.
/pɾo.zeˈaʁ/ [prosear]
[verb] To engage in informal conversation; to chat or talk leisurely with others.
/ˈpɾɔ.vɐ/ [prova]
[noun] An examination, test, or assessment of knowledge or ability.
/ʁe.a.li.ˈzaɾ/ [realizar]
[verb] To carry out, perform, or execute a task, plan, or event.
/ʁeˈbɛw.dʒi/ [rebelde]
[adjective] Rebellious, disobedient, defiant, or difficult to control (can also describe intractable physical things like unruly hair).
/ʁe.foʁˈma.du/ [reformado]
[adjective] Retired from work, military service, or a profession, usually receiving a pension.
/ˈʁej/ [rei]
[noun] A male monarch or sovereign ruler of a kingdom.
/ʁe.li.ˈka.ɾju/ [relicário]
[noun] A container, often ornate, used to hold or display religious relics, such as bones or personal effects of saints.
/ʁe.peʁˈtɔ.ɾju/ [repertorio]
[noun] A stock of plays, dances, pieces of music, or items that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform.
/ʁe.pɾe.zẽ.ˈtɐ̃.tʃi/ [representante]
[noun] A person who represents another person, a group, a company, or an organization; a representative or agent.
/ʁe.ˈpu.bli.kɐ du a.zeʁ.baj.ˈʒɐ̃w̃/ [Azerbaijan Respublikasi]
[noun] A transcontinental country located at the boundary of Eastern Europe and Western Asia in the South Caucasus region, bordering the Caspian Sea.
/ʁe.zeʁˈvis.tɐ/ [reservista]
[noun] A reservist; a member of a military reserve force who has completed active duty but remains available for recall.
/ʁe.suˈaʁ/ [ressoar]
[verb] To produce a deep, reverberating sound; to echo, resound, or reverberate.
/ʁe.taˈɡwaʁ.dɐ/ [retaguarda]
[noun] The rearmost part of an army, fleet, or marching group; the rear guard.
/ʁe.tũ.ˈbaɾ/ [retumbar]
[verb] To resound, echo, or rumble loudly, especially with a deep, resonant sound.
/ʁe.ve.ˈɾẽ.du/ [reverendo]
[adjective] Worthy of reverence or respect; deserving of deep honor.
/ʁe.voˈkaʁ/ [revocar]
[verb] To revoke, annul, repeal, or officially cancel a law, decree, order, or authorization.