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The quality or state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance or agitation.
“The morning tranquility of the lake was broken only by the gentle ripple of a passing boat.”
An instance of buying or selling something; a business deal.
“The bank charges a small fee for every online transaction.”
Capable of being moved, conveyed, or handed over from one person, place, or situation to another.
“The ticket is not transferable and must be used by the person whose name is printed on it.”
The third-person singular present indicative form of 'transgredir', meaning to violate, break, or go beyond the limits of a law, command, or moral code.
“Ele transgride as regras da escola constantemente.”
The political process by which a nation shifts from an absolute monarchy, where the sovereign holds supreme authority, to a system where the monarch's powers are limited by a constitution or parliamentary body.
“The country's peaceful transition to constitutional monarchy marked the end of centuries of autocratic rule.”
Not permanent; lasting for only a short time; temporary.
“The autumn colors are a transitory beauty before winter arrives.”
Capable of being transmitted, passed on, or communicated from one person, organism, or place to another.
“Epidemiologists warned that the new variant of the virus was significantly more transmissible than the original strain.”
To send or transfer electronic information, signals, or files from one device, system, or location to another.
“The satellite is designed to transmit data back to Earth in real time.”
Allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.
“The glass walls of the modern office were perfectly transparent.”
The action of carrying people or goods from one place to another; conveyance or transportation.
“O transporte público nesta cidade é muito eficiente.”
Unable to escape from a place, situation, or vehicle.
“The miners were trapped underground following the collapse.”
An Italian restaurant, typically less formal than a *ristorante* but more formal than an *osteria*, often serving traditional, regional dishes.
“They decided to have dinner at a cozy trattoria known for its authentic Roman-style pizzas and pasta.”
To fish by dragging a large, wide-mouthed fishing net (a trawl) behind a boat.
“The commercial fleet continues to trawl the deep waters for cod.”
To behave towards or deal with in a specific way.
“She treats her employees with great respect.”
Vigorous or incisive in expression or style; sharply perceptive or keen.
“The political commentator delivered a trenchant critique of the administration's new economic policy.”