Portuguese to English Dictionary
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Showing 18 of 84 words/kõs.tɾu.ˈiɾ/ [construir]
[verb] To build, construct, or assemble something, whether physical structures or abstract concepts like relationships or ideas.
/ko.ʁe.ˈtoɾ/ [corretor]
[noun] A professional who acts as an intermediary in transactions, such as real estate, insurance, or stock trading.
/kɾusˈta.si.u/ [crustáceo]
[noun] Any chiefly aquatic arthropod of the class Crustacea, typically having a hard exoskeleton and jointed appendages, including lobsters, crabs, shrimp, and barnacles.
/ˈkuɾ.su/ [curso]
[noun] An organized series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject; a course of study.
/de.pɾe.ˈsi.vu/ [depressivo]
[adjective] Relating to, suffering from, or causing depression; characterized by a low mood or a reduction in vital activity.
/de.zo.kuˈpa.du/ [desocupado]
[adjective] Not engaged in any activity; idle or free from work; also used to describe a space that is vacant or not in use.
/ˈdɛs/ [dez]
[noun] The cardinal number equivalent to the sum of nine and one; the digit 10.
/ẽ.ɡaˈnaɾ/ [enganar]
[verb] To deceive, trick, or mislead someone by hiding the truth or giving false information.
/ẽ.ʒẽ.ˈdɾaɾ/ [engendrar]
[verb] To cause, produce, or give rise to a situation, feeling, or condition.
/e.ɾi.ˈʒiɾ/ [erigir]
[verb] To build, construct, or raise something (such as a monument, building, or structure) in a vertical position.
/iʃ.kɾeˈveɾ/ [escrever]
[verb] To form letters, words, or symbols on a surface with a pen, pencil, or keyboard; to compose text.
/is.plẽ.ˈdoɾ/ [esplendor]
[noun] Magnificent brightness, brilliance, or luster; a state of great beauty, luxury, or grandeur.
/es.ˈtɐ̃.ɲu/ [estanho]
[noun] A silvery-white, malleable, and ductile chemical element with the symbol Sn and atomic number 50, commonly known in English as tin.
/e.tʃi.ˈkɛ.tɐ/ [etiqueta]
[noun] A label or tag attached to an object to provide information such as price, brand, or instructions.
/faw.naˈɾɐ.mɐ/ [faunarama]
[noun] A comprehensive exhibition, display, or panoramic presentation showcasing various species of wildlife or animal life.
/ˈfej.tɐ/ [feita]
[adjective] Done, made, completed, or finished.
/fɛsˈte.ʒu/ [festejo]
[noun] A celebration, festivity, or party, often involving public rejoicing, music, and dance.
/frawˈdaʁ/ [fraudar]
[verb] To commit fraud, cheat, swindle, or deceive, especially in financial, legal, or official matters.