# translation

lexentry: eng/like__Particle__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: like
trans_list: tipo
sense:
(colloquial) Used to precede an approximate quotation or paraphrase or an expression of something that happened.


lexentry: eng/like__Verb__1
sense_num: 09
written_rep: like
trans_list: curtir | dar like
sense:
(Internet, transitive) To show support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet by marking it with a vote.


lexentry: eng/like_a_bull_in_a_china_shop__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
sense: (simile) Clumsy, aggressive, without care, concern or self-control.
written_rep: like a bull in a china shop
trans_list:
como um elefante em uma loja de cristais | como um elefante em uma loja de louças | como um elefante numa loja de cristais | como um elefante numa loja de louças


lexentry: eng/likelihood__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: likelihood
trans_list: probabilidade | verossimilhança
sense:
The probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state or degree of being probable.


lexentry: eng/liken__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: liken
trans_list: comparar
sense:
Followed by to or (archaic) unto: to regard or state that (someone or something) is like another person or thing; to compare.


lexentry: eng/lily__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lily
trans_list: lírio
sense:
Any of several flowers in the genus Lilium of the family Liliaceae, which includes a great many ornamental species.


lexentry: eng/limaçon__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: limaçon
trans_list: caracol de Pascal | limaçon de Pascal
sense:
(geometry) A plane curve with polar equation \rho = a + b\,\sin\,\theta or \rho = a + b\,\cos\,\theta, of which the cardioid is a special case.


lexentry: eng/limber_up__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: limber up
trans_list: amornar
sense:
(intransitive) To stretch one's muscles to make them more limber, usually as a preparation for physical exercise.


lexentry: eng/limbic_system__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: limbic system
trans_list: sistema límbico
sense:
(neuroanatomy) Part of the human brain involved in emotion, motivation, and emotional association with memory; includes amygdala, cingulate gyrus, fornicate gyrus, hippocampus, hypothalamus, mammillary body, nucleus accumbens, orbitofrontal cortex and parahippocampal gyrus.


lexentry: eng/limbo__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: limbo
trans_list: limbo
sense:
(Roman Catholicism, uncountable) A speculation, thought possibly to be on the edge of the bottomless pit of Hell, where the souls of innocent deceased people might exist temporarily until they can enter heaven, specifically those of the saints who died before the advent of Jesus Christ (who occupy the limbo patrum or limbo of the patriarchs or fathers) and those of unbaptized infants (who occupy the limbo infantum or limbo of the infants); (countable) the possible place where each category of souls might exist, regarded separately. [from 15th c.]


lexentry: eng/limbo__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: limbo
trans_list: limbo
sense:
(countable, uncountable) Chiefly preceded by in: any in-between place, or condition or state, of neglect or oblivion which results in deadlock, delay, or some other unresolved status. [from mid 17th c.]


lexentry: eng/lime__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lime
trans_list: cal
sense:
(chemistry) Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).


lexentry: eng/lime__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: lime
trans_list: visco | visgo
sense:
(poetic) Any gluey or adhesive substance; something which traps or captures someone; sometimes a synonym for birdlime.


lexentry: eng/lime__Noun__3
sense_num: 03
written_rep: lime
trans_list: verde-lima
sense:
(uncountable) A brilliant, sometimes yellowish, green colour associated with the fruits of a lime tree.


lexentry: eng/limelight__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: limelight
trans_list: luz de Drummond | luz oxídrica
sense:
A type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls, producing a bright light by the use of incandescent quicklime.


lexentry: eng/limerence__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: limerence
trans_list: limerence | enfatuação
sense:
(psychology) An involuntary romantic infatuation with another person, especially combined with an overwhelming, obsessive need to have one's feelings reciprocated. [from 20th c.]


lexentry: eng/limerick__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: limerick
trans_list: limerique
sense:
A humorous, often bawdy verse of five anapaestic lines, with the rhyme scheme aabba, and typically having an 8–8–5–5–8 cadence.


lexentry: eng/limescale__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: limescale
trans_list: carbonato
sense:
A white, chalky deposit of calcium carbonate found in kettles, washing machines etc., especially in a hard water area.


lexentry: eng/limestone__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: limestone
trans_list: calcário | calcária
sense:
An abundant rock of marine and fresh-water sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO3); it occurs in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous.


lexentry: eng/limit__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: limit
trans_list: limite
sense:
(mathematics) A value to which a sequence converges. Equivalently, the common value of the upper limit and the lower limit of a sequence: if the upper and lower limits are different, then the sequence has no limit (i.e., does not converge).


lexentry: eng/limited_atonement__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: limited atonement
trans_list: expiação limitada | expiação particular
sense:
(theology) A doctrine, one of the five points of Calvinism, stating that Jesus Christ's substitutionary atonement on the cross is limited in scope to those who are predestined unto salvation, which is conferred only to believers.


lexentry: eng/limited_liability_company__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: limited liability company
trans_list: sociedade de responsabilidade limitada | limitada
sense:
(legal) A type or form of for-profit incorporated company where ownership is divided into shares, and where the governing rules are set forth in a contract entered into by all of the initial shareholders. The name derives from the fact that regardless of potential losses or even bankruptcy of the corporation, individual shareholders will bear a maximum liability of the price they paid for their shares.


lexentry: eng/limited_partnership__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: limited partnership
trans_list: sociedade em comandita
sense:
(legal) A form of partnership including limited partners whose potential liability is limited to their investment.


lexentry: eng/limnology__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: limnology
trans_list: limnologia
sense:
(ecology) The science concerning the biological, physical and geological properties of fresh water bodies, especially lakes and ponds.


lexentry: eng/limonene__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: limonene
trans_list: limoneno
sense:
(organic compound) A monoterpene hydrocarbon 1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-yl-cyclohexene found in the essential oils of oranges, lemons and similar fruit, and mainly responsible for their fragrance


lexentry: eng/limousine__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: limousine
trans_list: limusina | limusine
sense:
A luxury sedan or saloon car, especially one with a lengthened wheelbase or driven by a chauffeur. [from 1930s]


lexentry: eng/limpet__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: limpet
trans_list: lapa
sense:
A small mollusc, of the family Patellidae with a conical shell found clinging to rocks in the intertidal zones of rocky shores.


lexentry: eng/linchpin__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: linchpin
trans_list: chaveta
sense:
A pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle or shaft, so as to secure a wheel or shaft-mounted device.


lexentry: eng/linchpin__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: linchpin
trans_list: baluarte
sense:
(figuratively) A central cohesive source of stability and security; a person or thing that is critical to a system or organisation.


lexentry: eng/line__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: line
trans_list: reta
sense:
(geometry) An infinitely extending one-dimensional figure that has no curvature; one that has length but not breadth or thickness.


lexentry: eng/line__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: line
trans_list: linha
sense:
(music) One of the straight horizontal and parallel prolonged strokes on and between which the notes are placed.


lexentry: eng/line__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: line
trans_list: linha | traço | risco
sense:
A path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curved or straight.


lexentry: eng/line__Noun__1
sense_num: 06
written_rep: line
trans_list: linha
sense:
The wire connecting one telegraphic station with another, a telephone or internet cable between two points: a telephone or network connection.


lexentry: eng/line__Noun__1
sense_num: 17
written_rep: line
trans_list: fila | linha | fileira | fita
sense:
A more-or-less straight sequence of people, objects, etc., either arranged as a queue or column and often waiting to be processed or dealt with, or arranged abreast of one another in a row (and contrasted with a column), as in a military formation. [from mid-16th c.]


lexentry: eng/line__Noun__1
sense_num: 20
written_rep: line
trans_list: linhagem
sense:
A series or succession of ancestors or descendants of a given person; a family or race; compare lineage.


lexentry: eng/line__Noun__1
sense_num: 21
written_rep: line
trans_list: linha | fala | fio
sense:
A written or printed row of letters, words, numbers, or other text, especially a row of words extending across a page or column, or a blank in place of such text.


lexentry: eng/line__Noun__1
sense_num: 24
written_rep: line
trans_list: linha
sense:
(slang) Information about or understanding of something. (Mostly restricted to the expressions get a line on, have a line on, and give a line on.)


lexentry: eng/line__Noun__1
sense_num: 27
written_rep: line
trans_list: linha | carreira
sense:
Any of an ill-defined set of units of length, varying according to the country, discipline, industry, and date of application, commonly with no indication of the intended magnitude:


lexentry: eng/line__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: line
trans_list: enfileirar
sense:
(transitive) To place (objects) into a line (usually used with "up"); to form into a line; to align.


lexentry: eng/line_break__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: line break
trans_list: nova linha
sense:
(typesetting) A point in writing where text that would normally continue on the same line starts at the beginning of a new line.


lexentry: eng/line_graph__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: line graph
trans_list: gráfico de linha
sense:
A graph in which a series of connected straight lines connect points, each of which represents the value of a particular variable as a function of another variable.


lexentry: eng/line_of_business__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: line of business
trans_list: galho
sense:
A product or a set of related products that serve a particular customer transaction or business need.


lexentry: eng/line_of_credit__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: line of credit
trans_list: limite (de crédito) | linha de crédito
sense:
(finance, banking) A credit facility under which a bank or other lender agrees to provide a client with loans of money up to an approved limit during a predefined period. The client may borrow the entire credit amount all at once or in portions during the specified period.


lexentry: eng/lineage__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lineage
trans_list: linhagem | estirpe | descendência
sense:
Descent in a line from a common progenitor; progeny; descending line of offspring or ascending line of parentage.


lexentry: eng/linear_algebra__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: linear algebra
trans_list: álgebra linear
sense:
(mathematics) The branch of mathematics that deals with vectors, vector spaces, linear transformations and systems of linear equations.


lexentry: eng/linearity__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: linearity
trans_list: linearidade
sense:
(mathematics) A relationship between several quantities which can be considered as proportional and expressed in terms of linear algebra, or any mathematical property of a relationship, operation or function that is analogous to such proportionality, satisfying additivity and homogeneity.


lexentry: eng/linearly_independent__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: linearly independent
trans_list: livre
sense:
(linear algebra) (Of a set of vectors or ring elements) whose nontrivial linear combinations are nonzero


lexentry: eng/linen__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: linen
trans_list: roupa
sense:
(countable) Domestic textiles, such as tablecloths, bedding, towels, underclothes, etc., that are made of linen or linen-like fabrics of cotton or other fibers; linens.


lexentry: eng/linger__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: linger
trans_list: ficar | permanecer
sense:
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.


lexentry: eng/lingo__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lingo
trans_list: jargão
sense:
(informal) Language, especially language peculiar to a particular group, field, or region; jargon or a dialect.


lexentry: eng/lingua_franca__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lingua franca
trans_list: língua franca
sense:
A common language used by people of diverse backgrounds to communicate with one another, often a basic form of speech with simplified grammar, particularly, one that is not the first language of any of its speakers.


lexentry: eng/liniment__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: liniment
trans_list: linimento
sense:
A topical medical preparation intended to be rubbed into the skin with friction, as for example to relieve symptoms of arthritis.


lexentry: eng/link__Noun__1
sense_num: 10
written_rep: link
trans_list: elo
sense:
(kinematics) Any one of the several elementary pieces of a mechanism, such as the fixed frame, or a rod, wheel, mass of confined liquid, etc., by which relative motion of other parts is produced and constrained.


lexentry: eng/link__Noun__1
sense_num: 11
written_rep: link
trans_list: ligação | link | hiperligação
sense:
(engineering) Any intermediate rod or piece for transmitting force or motion, especially a short connecting rod with a bearing at each end; specifically (in steam engines) the slotted bar, or connecting piece, to the opposite ends of which the eccentric rods are jointed, and by means of which the movement of the valve is varied, in a link motion.


lexentry: eng/link__Noun__1
sense_num: 13
written_rep: link
trans_list: elo
sense:
(chemistry) A bond of affinity, or a unit of valence between atoms; applied to a unit of chemical force or attraction.


lexentry: eng/linkage__Noun__1
sense_num: 06
written_rep: linkage
trans_list: ligamento
sense:
(US, politics, historical) A United States foreign policy, during the 1970s détente in the Cold War, of persuading the Soviet Union to co-operate in restraining revolutions in the Third World in return for nuclear and economic concessions.


lexentry: eng/linked_list__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: linked list
trans_list: lista
sense:
(computer science) A simple linear data structure, each of whose nodes includes a pointer to the next (and sometimes previous) node in the list, enabling traversal of the structure in at least one direction from any starting point.


lexentry: eng/linking_element__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: linking element
trans_list: epêntese
sense:
(linguistics) An element of morphological analysis, usually carrying no meaning, used to connect words or stems to form compounds.


lexentry: eng/linnet__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: linnet
trans_list: pintarroxo
sense:
A small passerine bird, the common linnet (Linaria cannabina, syn. Carduelis cannabina), in the finch family Fringillidae, native to Europe, western Asia, and north Africa.


lexentry: eng/linoleum__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: linoleum
trans_list: linóleo
sense:
An inexpensive waterproof covering used especially for floors, made from solidified linseed oil over a burlap or canvas backing, or from its modern replacement, polyvinyl chloride.


lexentry: eng/linstock__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: linstock
trans_list: botafogo
sense:
(historical) A pointed forked staff, shod with iron at the foot, to hold a lighted match for firing cannon.


lexentry: eng/lintel__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lintel
trans_list: lintel | dintel
sense:
(architectural element) A horizontal structural beam spanning an opening, such as between the uprights of a door or a window, and which supports the wall above.


lexentry: eng/lip-sync__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lip-sync
trans_list: usar playback
sense:
(music, singing) To move lips in synchronization with sounds (generally recorded) so it appears they are the source of the sounds.


lexentry: eng/lip_balm__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lip balm
trans_list: manteiga de cacau
sense:
A substance topically applied to the lips of the mouth to relieve chapped or dry lips, angular cheilitis or stomatitis, and cold sores.


lexentry: eng/lip_sync__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lip sync
trans_list: playback
sense:
(music, singing) The synchronization of prerecorded audio signals and movement of the lips such that there is no lack of simultaneity between them.


lexentry: eng/lipid__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lipid
trans_list: lípido | lipídio
sense:
(organic compound) Any of a group of organic compounds including the fats, oils, waxes, sterols, and triglycerides. Lipids are characterized by being insoluble in water, and account for most of the fat present in the human body.


lexentry: eng/lipodystrophy__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lipodystrophy
trans_list: lipodistrofia
sense:
(pathology) A disorder characterized by abnormal or degenerative conditions of the body's adipose tissue.


lexentry: eng/lipogenesis__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lipogenesis
trans_list: lipogênese
sense:
(biochemistry) The biochemical production of fat, especially the conversion of carbohydrate into fat so that it may be stored as a long-term source of energy when food is scarce


lexentry: eng/liposuction__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: liposuction
trans_list: lipoaspiração
sense:
(medicine) A cosmetic surgery procedure in which excess fat is removed from a specific area by suction.


lexentry: eng/liquefied_petroleum_gas__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: liquefied petroleum gas
trans_list: gás liquefeito de petróleo
sense:
(petrochemistry) A mixture of propane and butane with traces of some other gases, which is kept in a liquid state at high pressure in metal bottles, and used as a source of gas for cooking, heating and as a fuel in internal combustion engines in vehicles.


lexentry: eng/liqueur__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: liqueur
trans_list: licor
sense:
A flavoured alcoholic beverage that is usually very sweet and contains a high percentage of alcohol.


lexentry: eng/liquid__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: liquid
trans_list: líquido
sense:
Flowing freely like water; fluid; not solid and not gaseous; composed of particles that move freely among each other on the slightest pressure.


lexentry: eng/liquid__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: liquid
trans_list: líquido | líqüido
sense:
A substance that is flowing, and keeping no shape, such as water; a substance of which the molecules, while not tending to separate from one another like those of a gas, readily change their relative position, and which therefore retains no definite shape, except that determined by the containing receptacle; an inelastic fluid.


lexentry: eng/liquid_crystal__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: liquid crystal
trans_list: cristal líquido
sense:
(chemistry, physics) A phase of matter similar to a liquid, in which the molecules are arranged regularly in one or two dimensions.


lexentry: eng/liquor__Noun__1
sense_num: 05
written_rep: liquor
trans_list: licor
sense:
(chiefly, US, Canada, Australia) Strong alcoholic drink derived from fermentation and distillation; more broadly, any alcoholic drink.


lexentry: eng/lisp__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lisp
trans_list: cecear
sense:
To pronounce the consonant ‘s’ imperfectly; to give ‘s’ and ‘z’ the sounds of ‘th’ (/θ/, /ð/). This is a speech impediment common among children.


lexentry: eng/list__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: list
trans_list: lista | rol
sense:
A register or roll of paper consisting of a compilation or enumeration of a set of possible items; the compilation or enumeration itself. [from 1600]


lexentry: eng/list__Noun__1
sense_num: 06
written_rep: list
trans_list: lista
sense:
(computing, programming) A codified representation of a list used to store data or in processing; especially, in the Lisp programming language, a data structure consisting of a sequence of zero or more items.


lexentry: eng/list__Verb__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: list
trans_list: listar
sense:
(transitive) To cover with list, or with strips of cloth; to put list on; to stripe as if with list.


lexentry: eng/list_price__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: list price
trans_list: preço de catálogo
sense:
(business) The retail selling price of an item, as recommended by the manufacturer or retail distributor, or as listed in a catalog.


lexentry: eng/listen__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: listen
trans_list: escutar | ouvir
sense:
(intransitive, _, except in archaic usage) To use one's sense of hearing in an intentional way; to make deliberate use of one's ears; to pay attention to or wait for a specific sound.


lexentry: eng/listenership__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: listenership
trans_list: audiência
sense:
The audience that listens to a certain form or genre of audio material (specifically (Internet, radio) , an audio broadcast such as a radio program or a podcast).


lexentry: eng/listeriosis__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: listeriosis
trans_list: listeriose
sense:
(medicine) An infectious disease of humans and animals caused by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria ivanovii, often through contaminated food.


lexentry: eng/litany__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: litany
trans_list: ladainha | litania
sense:
A ritual liturgical prayer in which a series of prayers recited by a leader are alternated with responses from the congregation.


lexentry: eng/literal__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: literal
trans_list: literal
sense:
Exactly as stated; read or understood without additional interpretation; according to the letter or verbal expression; real; not figurative or metaphorical, and etymonic rather than idiomatic.


lexentry: eng/literal__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: literal
trans_list: literal | constante
sense:
(programming) A value, as opposed to an identifier, written into the source code of a computer program.


lexentry: eng/literally__Adverb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: literally
trans_list: literalmente
sense:
Word for word; not figuratively; not as an idiom or metaphor; without overstatement, understatement, euphemism, or dysphemism.


lexentry: eng/literature__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: literature
trans_list: literatura
sense:
(usually preceded by the) All the papers, treatises, etc. published in academic journals on a particular subject.


lexentry: eng/literature_review__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: literature review
trans_list: revisão bibliográfica
sense:
A scholarly paper, or part of one, compiled from published sources, which sums up current knowledge of a particular topic.


lexentry: eng/lithium__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lithium
trans_list: lítio
sense:
(uncountable) The simplest alkali metal, the lightest solid element, and the third lightest chemical element (symbol Li) with an atomic number of 3. It is a soft, silvery metal.


lexentry: eng/lithium_aluminium_hydride__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lithium aluminium hydride
trans_list: hidreto de alumínio e lítio / lítio e alumínio
sense:
(inorganic compound) LiAlH4, a powerful reducing agent with many applications in organic chemistry; contains the aluminohydride anion AlH4-.


lexentry: eng/lithium_battery__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lithium battery
trans_list: bateria de lítio
sense:
Any of a group of electrical batteries that have a lithium anode; used in many portable electronic devices.


lexentry: eng/lithium_hydride__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lithium hydride
trans_list: hidreto de lítio
sense:
(inorganic compound) LiH, a gray solid that reacts violently with water, and can ignite spontaneously in air; it has a number of industrial applications, and is used in the manufacture of lithium aluminium hydride.


lexentry: eng/lithography__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lithography
trans_list: litografia
sense:
The process of printing an image by drawing the image with a water-repellent material onto a hard, flat surface (typically metal), then copying the surface by applying water and ink (or the equivalent) to it and pressing another material against it. [from 1813]


lexentry: eng/lithosphere__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lithosphere
trans_list: litosfera
sense:
(geology) The rigid, mechanically strong, outer layer of the Earth; divided into twelve major plates.


lexentry: eng/litmus__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: litmus
trans_list: tornassol
sense:
(uncountable) A dyestuff extracted from certain lichens, that changes color when exposed to pH levels greater than or less than certain critical levels.


lexentry: eng/litmus_test__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: litmus test
trans_list: pedra de toque
sense:
(figuratively, by extension) Any test which produces a binary, decisive result (for example, determining whether to appoint someone to a job) by measuring a single indicator.


lexentry: eng/litotes__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: litotes
trans_list: litotes
sense:
(rhetoric) A figure of speech whereby something is stated by denying its opposite, particularly the negation of a negative quality to say something positive.


lexentry: eng/litter__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: litter
trans_list: maca
sense:
(countable) A platform mounted on two shafts, or a more elaborate construction, designed to be carried by two (or more) people to transport one (in luxury models sometimes more) third person(s) or (occasionally in the elaborate version) a cargo, such as a religious idol.


lexentry: eng/litter_box__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: litter box
trans_list: caixa de areia
sense:
A box used to provide a soiling area for (usually) pet cats, generally filled with kitty litter, sand, clay chips, etc.


lexentry: eng/little_boy__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: little boy
trans_list: rapaz
sense:
(AU, NZ) A small saveloy often consumed with tomato sauce at parties, also known as a cocktail sausage or a cheerio.


lexentry: eng/little_egret__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: little egret
trans_list: garçota
sense:
A species of egret, Egretta garzetta, family Ardeidae, widely distributed throughout the Old World, the Caribbean, and Eastern North America.


lexentry: eng/little_penguin__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: little penguin
trans_list: pinguim-azul
sense:
The smallest species of penguin, Eudyptula minor, found in New Zealand, southern Australia, and the Chatham Islands.


lexentry: eng/live__Adjective__1
sense_num: 14
written_rep: live
trans_list: carregado
sense:
(circuitry) Electrically charged or energized, usually indicating that the item may cause electrocution if touched.


lexentry: eng/live__Verb__1
sense_num: 07
written_rep: live
trans_list: viver
sense:
(transitive) To spend, as one's life; to pass; to maintain; to continue in, constantly or habitually.


lexentry: eng/live_and_learn__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: live and learn
trans_list: vivendo e aprendendo
sense:
An exhortation to gain knowledge from lived experiences. Commonly used after a misfortune to indicate a moral lesson.


lexentry: eng/live_and_let_live__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: live and let live
trans_list: viver e deixar viver
sense:
(idiomatic) To be tolerant; to enjoy the pleasures and opportunities which life offers and to allow others to do the same.


lexentry: eng/live_by_the_sword,_die_by_the_sword__Proverb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: live by the sword, die by the sword
trans_list: quem vive pela espada, morre pela espada
sense:
One who uses violence can expect a violent response; it is better to try to use peaceful means wherever possible.


lexentry: eng/livelihood__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: livelihood
trans_list: ganha-pão | sustento
sense:
A means of providing the necessities of life for oneself (for example, a job or income). [from 14th c.]


lexentry: eng/liver__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: liver
trans_list: fígado
sense:
(anatomy) A large organ in the body that stores and metabolizes nutrients, destroys toxins and produces bile. It is responsible for thousands of biochemical reactions.


lexentry: eng/liverwort__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: liverwort
trans_list: hepática
sense:
A type of bryophyte with a leafy stem or leafless thallus characterized by a dominant gametophyte stage and a lack of stomata on the sporophyte stage of the life cycle.


lexentry: eng/livery__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: livery
trans_list: libré
sense:
Any distinctive identifying uniform worn by a group, such as the uniform worn by chauffeurs and male servants.


lexentry: eng/living_fossil__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: living fossil
trans_list: fóssil vivo
sense:
(evolutionary theory) Any species discovered first as a fossil and believed extinct, but which is later found living; an organism that has remained unchanged over geological periods. [from 1859]


lexentry: eng/living_thing__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: living thing
trans_list: ser vivo
sense:
An entity such as an animal, a plant, a fungus or a microorganism; something that lives, as opposed to being non-living or dead.


lexentry: eng/living_will__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: living will
trans_list: testamento vital
sense:
(legal) A document, made by a person when still legally fit to do so, which provides clear instructions or principles to be employed by a surrogate decision-maker, such as expressing a desire to be allowed to die instead of being kept alive by artificial means, in the event of being severely disabled or suffering from a terminal illness.


lexentry: eng/livor_mortis__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: livor mortis
trans_list: livor cadavérico
sense:
(medicine) A settling of the blood in the lower portion of the body, causing a purplish red discoloration of the skin, typically occurring after death.


lexentry: eng/llama__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: llama
trans_list: lhama | lama
sense:
A South American mammal of the camel family, Lama glama, used as a domestic beast of burden and a source of wool and meat.


lexentry: eng/loach__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: loach
trans_list: cadozete
sense:
A similar fish in one of three other families of Cypriniformes: Botiidae, Balitoridae, and Gyrinocheilidae.


lexentry: eng/load__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: load
trans_list: carga | carregamento
sense:
A certain number of articles or quantity of material that can be transported or processed at one time.


lexentry: eng/loaded__Adjective__1
sense_num: 06
written_rep: loaded
trans_list: viciado
sense:
(dice, also, figurative) Of a die or dice: weighted asymmetrically, and so biased to produce predictable throws.


lexentry: eng/loader__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: loader
trans_list: carregadeira | carregadora | pá carregadeira | pá carregadora
sense:
A tractor with a scoop, for example: front-end loader, front loader, endloader, payloader, bucket loader, wheel loader, etc.


lexentry: eng/loading_screen__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: loading screen
trans_list: ecrã de carregamento | tela de carregamento
sense:
(computing, dated) A graphical display shown while a program loads (e.g. from cassette tape), comparable to the splash screen in modern software.


lexentry: eng/loam__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: loam
trans_list: solo franco
sense:
(geology) A type of soil; an earthy mixture of sand, silt and clay, with organic matter to which its fertility is chiefly due.


lexentry: eng/loan__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: loan
trans_list: empréstimo
sense:
(law, banking, finance) A sum of money or other property that a natural or legal person borrows from another with the condition that it be returned or repaid over time or at a later date (sometimes with interest).


lexentry: eng/loanshark__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: loanshark
trans_list: tirar
sense:
To commit usury (to loan money at excessive rate of interest), especially if collecting under threat of violence.


lexentry: eng/lobby__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: lobby
trans_list: lobby | lóbi
sense:
(politics) A class or group of interested people who try to influence public officials; collectively, lobbyists.


lexentry: eng/lobby__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lobby
trans_list: fazer lobby
sense:
(intransitive, transitive) To attempt to influence (a public official or decision-maker) in favor of a specific opinion or cause.


lexentry: eng/lobbyist__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lobbyist
trans_list: lobista
sense:
A person who is paid to lobby politicians and encourage them to vote a certain way or otherwise use their office to effect a desired result.


lexentry: eng/lobe__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: lobe
trans_list: lobo
sense:
(anatomy) A clear division of an organ that can be determined at the gross anatomy level, especially one of the parts of the brain, liver or lung. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]


lexentry: eng/lobster__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lobster
trans_list: lagosta | lavagante
sense:
A crustacean of the Nephropidae family, dark green or blue-black in colour turning bright red when cooked, with a hard shell and claws, which is used as a seafood.


lexentry: eng/lobster__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: lobster
trans_list: lagosta | lavagante
sense:
A crustacean of the Palinuridae family, pinkish red in colour, with a hard, spiny shell but no claws, which is used as a seafood.


lexentry: eng/lobster_pot__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lobster pot
trans_list: degelar
sense:
A trap used to catch lobsters, resembling a crate with a small opening that a lobster can enter but has trouble exiting.


lexentry: eng/local__Adjective__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: local
trans_list: local
sense:
(computing, of a resource) Connected directly to a particular computer, processor, etc.; able to be accessed offline.


lexentry: eng/local__Adjective__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: local
trans_list: local
sense:
(computing, of a variable or identifier) Having limited scope (either lexical or dynamic); only accessible within a certain portion of a program.


lexentry: eng/local__Adjective__1
sense_num: 05
written_rep: local
trans_list: local
sense:
(algebra, algebraic geometry, of a property P of a ring R (or an R-module M)) Such that the following conditions are equivalent: (1) P holds for R (M); (2) P holds for the localization R_\mathfrak{p} (M_\mathfrak{p}) for all prime ideals \mathfrak{p} of R; (3) P holds for the localization R_\mathfrak{m} (M_\mathfrak{m}) for all maximal ideals \mathfrak{m} of R.


lexentry: eng/local__Adjective__1
sense_num: 05
written_rep: local
trans_list: local
sense:
(group theory, of a property of a finite group) Detectable from the behavior of the normalizers of the nontrivial p-subgroups.


lexentry: eng/local_anesthetic__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: local anesthetic
trans_list: anestesia local
sense:
(medicine) An anesthetic (anesthetic substance) that causes loss of sensation only to the area to which it is applied.


lexentry: eng/local_train__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: local train
trans_list: auto-ônibus
sense:
(rail) A train (either the service or the train itself) making stops at all stations along its route.


lexentry: eng/locale__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: locale
trans_list: idioma
sense:
(computing) The set of settings related to the language and region in which a computer program executes. Examples are language, currency and time formats, character encoding etc.


lexentry: eng/localization__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: localization
trans_list: localização
sense:
(software engineering) The act, process, or result of making a product suitable for use in a particular country or region.


lexentry: eng/localization__Noun__1
sense_num: 06
written_rep: localization
trans_list: localização
sense:
(algebra) A ring of fractions of a given ring, such that the complement of the set of allowed denominators is an ideal.


lexentry: eng/localize__Verb__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: localize
trans_list: localizar
sense:
(software engineering, marketing, transitive) To adapt (a product or service) for use in a particular country or region, typically by translating text into the language of that country and modifying currencies, date formats, etc.


lexentry: eng/locate__Verb__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: locate
trans_list: localizar
sense:
(transitive) To designate the site or place of; to define the limits of (Note: the designation may be purely descriptive: it need not be prescriptive.)


lexentry: eng/locative_case__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: locative case
trans_list: locativo | caso locativo
sense:
(linguistics, grammar) A case used to indicate place, or the place where, or wherein; corresponding roughly to the English prepositions "in", "on", "at", and "by".


lexentry: eng/lochia__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lochia
trans_list: lóquios
sense:
Normal post-partum vaginal discharge; blood, mucus, and placental tissue that are discharged from a female's vagina (similar to menstruation) for several weeks after she has given birth.


lexentry: eng/lock__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: lock
trans_list: eclusa
sense:
A segment of a canal or other waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels.


lexentry: eng/lock__Noun__1
sense_num: 09
written_rep: lock
trans_list: fechadura | eclusa | cadeado | trava
sense:
A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.


lexentry: eng/lock_down__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lock down
trans_list: confinar
sense:
(transitive) To secure (something); to blockade and lock (a building or campus) so as to prevent ingress or egress; to make (people) stay locked indoors for their safety.


lexentry: eng/lockdown__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lockdown
trans_list: confinamento | bloqueio total
sense:
The confinement of people in their own rooms (e.g., in a school) or cells (in a prison), or to their own homes or areas (e.g., in the case of a city- or nation-wide issue) as a security measure after or amid a disturbance or as a non-pharmaceutical intervention in a pandemic.


lexentry: eng/locker__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: locker
trans_list: armário | cacifo | escaninho
sense:
A type of storage compartment with a lock, usually used to store personal possessions for public use, such as in schools, railway stations, place of work, gyms, sports centers.


lexentry: eng/lockjaw__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lockjaw
trans_list: tétano | trismo
sense:
(pathology) A spasmodic, nervous system disease brought on by the tetanus bacteria. It causes muscles to seize up and may cause death by suffocation.


lexentry: eng/lockout__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lockout
trans_list: locaute
sense:
(labor) The opposite of a strike; a labor disruption where management refuses to allow workers into a plant to work even if they are willing.


lexentry: eng/locum_tenens__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: locum tenens
trans_list: representante
sense:
A professional person (such as a doctor or clergyman) who temporarily fulfills the duties of another.


lexentry: eng/locust__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: locust
trans_list: gafanhoto
sense:
Any of various often leguminous trees and shrubs, especially of the genera Robinia and Gleditsia; locust tree. [from 17th c.]


lexentry: eng/log__Noun__1
sense_num: 05
written_rep: log
trans_list: barquilha | barquinha
sense:
(nautical) A floating device, usually of wood, used in navigation to estimate the speed of a vessel through water.


lexentry: eng/log_in__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: log in
trans_list: logar | autenticar | autenticar-se | entrar | fazer login | fazer/realizar (o) login
sense:
(computing, transitive, intransitive) To gain access to a computer system, usually by providing a previously registered username and password.


lexentry: eng/log_out__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: log out
trans_list: deslogar | sair
sense:
(computing) To exit a user account in a computer system, so that one is not recognized until signing in again.


lexentry: eng/loganberry__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: loganberry
trans_list: loganberry
sense:
A hybrid berry, produced by crossing a raspberry with a blackberry, considered a species Rubus loganobaccus, a variety Rubus ursinus var. loganobaccus, or a nothospecies Rubus × loganobaccus.


lexentry: eng/logarithm__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: logarithm
trans_list: logaritmo
sense:
(mathematics) For a number x, the power to which a given base number must be raised in order to obtain x. Written \log_b x. For example, \log_{10} 1000 = 3 because 10^3 = 1000 and \log_2 16 = 4 because 2^4 = 16.


lexentry: eng/logbook__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: logbook
trans_list: diário de bordo
sense:
(nautical) A book in which measurements from the ship's log are recorded, along with other salient details of the voyage.


lexentry: eng/loge__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: loge
trans_list: camarote
sense:
An exclusive box or seating region in older theaters and opera houses, having wider, softer, and more widely spaced seats than in the gallery.


lexentry: eng/logic__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: logic
trans_list: lógica
sense:
(uncountable) A method of human thought that involves thinking in a linear, step-by-step manner about how a problem can be solved. Logic is the basis of many principles including the scientific method.


lexentry: eng/logic__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: logic
trans_list: lógica
sense:
(uncountable, mathematics) The mathematical study of relationships between rigorously defined concepts and of mathematical proof of statements.


lexentry: eng/logic__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: logic
trans_list: lógica
sense:
(countable, mathematics) A formal or informal language together with a deductive system or a model-theoretic semantics.


lexentry: eng/logic__Noun__1
sense_num: 05
written_rep: logic
trans_list: lógica
sense:
(uncountable) Any system of thought, whether rigorous and productive or not, especially one associated with a particular person.


lexentry: eng/logic__Noun__1
sense_num: 06
written_rep: logic
trans_list: lógica
sense:
(uncountable) The part of a system (usually electronic) that performs the boolean logic operations, short for logic gates or logic circuit.


lexentry: eng/logic__Noun__1
sense_num: 07
written_rep: logic
trans_list: lógica
sense:
(countable, sociology) A system of thought or collection of rhetoric, especially one associated with a social practice.


lexentry: eng/login__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: login
trans_list: login
sense:
(computing) Credentials: the combination of a user's identification and password used to enter a computer, program, network, etc.


lexentry: eng/logistics__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: logistics
trans_list: logística
sense:
(operations) The process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services and related information from their point of origin to point of consumption for the purpose of satisfying customer requirements.


lexentry: eng/logistics__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: logistics
trans_list: logística
sense:
(military) The procurement, supply, maintenance, and transportation of equipment, facilities, and personnel.


lexentry: eng/logo__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: logo
trans_list: logo
sense:
A visual symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification of a company or organization.


lexentry: eng/logopedics__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: logopedics
trans_list: ortofonia
sense:
The study, and correction, of speech and language defects, disorders in communication and swallowing disorders.


lexentry: eng/logotype__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: logotype
trans_list: logotipo | logótipo
sense:
A symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification of an institution or other entity, usually referred to as a logo.


lexentry: eng/logwood__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: logwood
trans_list: campeche
sense:
A tree of species Haematoxylum campechianum, in the legume family, of great economic importance and growing throughout Central America.


lexentry: eng/loin__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: loin
trans_list: lombo
sense:
The part of the body (of humans and quadrupeds) at each side of the backbone, between the ribs and hips.


lexentry: eng/loitering_munition__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: loitering munition
trans_list: drone kamikaze
sense:
(military, weaponry) A munition, often a UAV, that waits passively around the target area and attacks only once a target is located.


lexentry: eng/loll__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: loll
trans_list: descansar
sense:
(intransitive) To act lazily or indolently while reclining; to lean; to lie at ease. [from mid-14th c.]


lexentry: eng/loll__Verb__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: loll
trans_list: enforcar
sense:
(intransitive) To hang extended from the mouth, like the tongue of an animal heated from exertion. [from 1610s]


lexentry: eng/loment__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: loment
trans_list: lomento
sense:
(botany) A type of modified legume that breaks apart at constrictions occurring between the segments of the seeds.


lexentry: eng/lone_wolf__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: lone wolf
trans_list: lobo solitário
sense:
(metaphorically) A person who avoids the company of others; a loner; an independent or solitary person.


lexentry: eng/long-distance_relationship__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: long-distance relationship
trans_list: relacionamento a distância
sense:
A romantic relationship between two people who live far apart, but usually maintain contact telematically.


lexentry: eng/long-eared_owl__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: long-eared owl
trans_list: coruja-pequena | bufo-pequeno | mocho-pequeno
sense:
Asio otus, a species of owl which breeds in Europe, Asia, and North America. Long eared owls are partially migratory, moving south in winter from the northern parts of their range.


lexentry: eng/long-legged_buzzard__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: long-legged buzzard
trans_list: bútio-rabo-canela
sense:
Buteo rufinus, a bird of prey in the Buteo genus, resident or breeding from North Africa to central Asia.


lexentry: eng/long-tailed_tit__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: long-tailed tit
trans_list: chapim-rabilongo | colher | foguete | quissarro | rabilongo | rabo-de-foguete
sense:
Any of many subspecies of small passerine birds with long tails, Aegithalos caudatus, found throughout Europe and Asia


lexentry: eng/long_COVID__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: long COVID
trans_list: COVID-19 persistente
sense:
(diseases) Long-term sequelae or symptoms (such as brain fog, extreme fatigue, or shortness of breath) following a COVID-19 infection, which persist after the SARS-CoV-2 virus is no longer active. [from 2020]


lexentry: eng/long_division__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: long division
trans_list: divisão longa
sense:
(mathematics) A procedure for dividing multidigit numbers, breaking down the division into a series of easier steps.


lexentry: eng/long_johns__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: long johns
trans_list: ceroulas | calção
sense:
(US) A full-length undergarment, worn on the bottom half of the body, or two-piece, to keep the wearer warm in cold weather.


lexentry: eng/long_jump__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: long jump
trans_list: salto em comprimento | salto em distância
sense:
An athletics field event where competitors attempt to jump as far as possible, after taking a run-up; a jump such as one performed in such an event.


lexentry: eng/long_pepper__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: long pepper
trans_list: pimenta longa
sense:
The flowering vine Piper longum in the genus Piper (pepper) of family Piperaceae, cultivated for its characteristically long fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning.


lexentry: eng/long_weekend__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: long weekend
trans_list: ponte
sense:
A weekend extended by one or more days off falling on a day or days immediately preceding or following it.


lexentry: eng/longbow__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: longbow
trans_list: arco longo
sense:
A large bow that has a strong tension, and is usually more than 3 feet tall. The most famous longbows in history were the English longbows, which were crafted of yew.


lexentry: eng/longitude__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: longitude
trans_list: longitude
sense:
(geography, astronomy) Any imaginary line perpendicular to the equator and part of a great circle passing through the North Pole and South Pole.


lexentry: eng/longsword__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: longsword
trans_list: montante
sense:
A European sword with a long, straight double-edged blade, a cruciform hilt, and a grip for two-handed use; prevalent from the 14th to 16th centuries.


lexentry: eng/loofah__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: loofah
trans_list: luffa
sense:
Any of several tropical vines of the genus Luffa, having almost cylindrical fruit with a spongy, fibrous interior; the dishcloth gourd.


lexentry: eng/look_daggers__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: look daggers
trans_list: fulminar com o olhar | olhar atravessado | olhar feio
sense:
(intransitive) Often followed by at: to stare in a disapproving, severe, or threatening manner, especially without speaking.


lexentry: eng/look_forward_to__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: look forward to
trans_list: ansiar
sense:
(transitive, idiomatic) To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure; to be excited or eager to.


lexentry: eng/look_over__Verb__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: look over
trans_list: revisar
sense:
(transitive) To quickly read or (especially) proofread; to quickly scan text, especially while checking for errors.


lexentry: eng/loom__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: loom
trans_list: tear
sense:
A frame or machine of wood or other material, in which a weaver forms cloth out of thread; a machine for interweaving yarn or threads into a fabric, as in knitting or lace making.


lexentry: eng/loon__Noun__2
sense_num: 01
written_rep: loon
trans_list: mobelha | mergulhão
sense:
(US, Canada) Any of various birds, of the order Gaviiformes, of North America and Europe that dive for fish and have a short tail, webbed feet and a yodeling cry.


lexentry: eng/loop__Noun__1
sense_num: 07
written_rep: loop
trans_list: ciclo | laço | loop
sense:
(programming) A programmed sequence of instructions that is repeated until or while a particular condition is satisfied.


lexentry: eng/loophole__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: loophole
trans_list: seteira
sense:
(historical) A slit in a castle wall; today, any similar window for shooting a ranged weapon or letting in light. Also written loop hole.


lexentry: eng/loophole__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: loophole
trans_list: brecha
sense:
(figurative) A method of escape, especially an ambiguity or exception in a rule or law that can be exploited in order to avoid its effect.


lexentry: eng/loose_end__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: loose end
trans_list: ponta solta
sense:
(idiomatic, by extension, mostly, in the plural) A small job that needs to be done, or minor problem that needs to be resolved, before a task can be considered complete.


lexentry: eng/loot__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: loot
trans_list: saquear | pilhar | bundar
sense:
(transitive) Synonym of plunder, to seize by violence particularly during the capture of a city during war or (video games) after successful combat.


lexentry: eng/loot_box__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: loot box
trans_list: caixa de saque | loot box
sense:
(video gaming) A consumable virtual item, often in the shape of a box or another container, that gives a player a random selection of in-game items.


lexentry: eng/lop__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lop
trans_list: cortar | podar
sense:
(transitive, usually with off) To cut off as the top or extreme part of anything, especially to prune a small limb off a shrub or tree, or sometimes to behead someone.


lexentry: eng/loquat__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: loquat
trans_list: nêspera
sense:
The fruit of this tree. It is as large as a small plum, but grows in clusters, and contains four or five large seeds.


lexentry: eng/lord__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: lord
trans_list: senhor | lorde
sense:
One possessing similar mastery over others; (historical) any feudal superior generally; any nobleman or aristocrat; any chief, prince, or sovereign ruler; in Scotland, a male member of the lowest rank of nobility (the equivalent rank in England is baron)


lexentry: eng/lordotic__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lordotic
trans_list: lordótico
sense:
(pathology) Of, relating to or afflicted with lordosis; having an abnormal backwards curvature of the spine.


lexentry: eng/lordship__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: lordship
trans_list: o Senhor
sense:
(hence, with "his" or "your", often capitalised) Title applied to a lord, bishop, judge, or another man with a title.


lexentry: eng/lore__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lore
trans_list: sabedoria | tradição
sense:
All the facts and traditions about a particular subject that have been accumulated over time through education or experience.


lexentry: eng/lory__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lory
trans_list: lóris
sense:
Any of various small, brightly coloured parrots native to Australasia. They are usually classified in the subfamily Loriinae.


lexentry: eng/lose__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lose
trans_list: perder
sense:
(transitive) To experience the death of (someone to whom one has an attachment, such as a relative or friend).


lexentry: eng/lose_face__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lose face
trans_list: perder o respeito
sense:
(idiomatic, intransitive) To lose the respect of others; to be humiliated or experience public disgrace.


lexentry: eng/lose_one's_head__Verb__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: lose one's head
trans_list: perder a cabeça
sense:
(idiomatic) To behave irrationally or to lose one's self-control, especially in a distressing situation or as a result of falling in love.


lexentry: eng/lose_one's_life__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lose one's life
trans_list: perder a vida
sense:
(euphemistic) To die, especially to be killed during involvement in an activity or in some other undertaking.


lexentry: eng/lose_the_plot__Verb__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: lose the plot
trans_list: perder o fio da meada
sense:
(UK, colloquial) To lose sight of an important objective or principle; to act contrarily to one's own interests through concentrating on relatively unimportant matters.


lexentry: eng/loss__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: loss
trans_list: perda
sense:
(countable) The result of no longer possessing an object, a function, or a characteristic due to external causes or misplacement.


lexentry: eng/loss__Noun__1
sense_num: 06
written_rep: loss
trans_list: pesar | perda
sense:
(uncountable) The condition of grief caused by losing someone or something, especially someone who has died.


lexentry: eng/lost_and_found__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lost and found
trans_list: perdido e achado | perdidos e achados
sense:
(US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand) A department, service or location where items that are found can be claimed by their owners.


lexentry: eng/lottery__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lottery
trans_list: loteria | lotaria
sense:
A scheme for the distribution of prizes by lot or chance, especially a gaming scheme in which one or more tickets bearing particular numbers draw prizes, the other tickets are blanks.


lexentry: eng/lotus-eater__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lotus-eater
trans_list: lotófago
sense:
(Greek mythology) A member of the legendary people living on an island dominated by the lotus tree, who have forgotten their homes due to the fruits' narcotic and stupefying effect.


lexentry: eng/loud__Adjective__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: loud
trans_list: berrante
sense:
(of clothing, decorations, etc.) Having unpleasantly and tastelessly contrasting colours or patterns; gaudy.


lexentry: eng/loudspeaker__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: loudspeaker
trans_list: caixa de som
sense:
An encasing containing one or more loudspeaker devices and usually other electrical equipment such as a driver.


lexentry: eng/louis_d'or__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: louis d'or
trans_list: luís de ouro
sense:
(historical, _, numismatics) Any of the gold coins first introduced in France under Louis XIII in 1640, based upon the Spanish doubloon.


lexentry: eng/lounge_lizard__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lounge lizard
trans_list: socialite
sense:
(Jazz-age or flapper slang) An idler or pleasure-seeker; a person who spends considerable time loitering in bars and cocktail lounges.


lexentry: eng/lour__Verb__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: lour
trans_list: ameaçar
sense:
(intransitive, figuratively) To be dark, gloomy, and threatening, as clouds; of the sky: to be covered with dark and threatening clouds; to show threatening signs of approach, as a tempest.


lexentry: eng/louse__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: louse
trans_list: canalha | piolho | sem-vergonha
sense:
(colloquial, dated, not usually used in plural form) A contemptible person; one who is deceitful or causes harm.


lexentry: eng/louver__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: louver
trans_list: lanternim
sense:
A type of turret on the roof of certain medieval buildings designed to allow ventilation or the admission of light. [from 14th c.]


lexentry: eng/louver__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: louver
trans_list: persiana | veneziana
sense:
(chiefly, _, in plural) A series of sloping overlapping slats or boards which admit air and light but exclude rain etc. [from 16th c.]


lexentry: eng/love-in-a-mist__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: love-in-a-mist
trans_list: barba-de-velho | dama-entre-verdes
sense:
Nigella damascena, an annual flowering plant of the genus Nigella, the blooms of which are generally blue in colour, though also found in shades of pink, white or pale purple.


lexentry: eng/love__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: love
trans_list: amar | adorar
sense:
(usually, transitive, sometimes, _, intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something).


lexentry: eng/love__Verb__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: love
trans_list: amar
sense:
(usually, transitive, sometimes, _, intransitive) To seek the good or honor of (someone), care deeply about, to be dedicated to (someone or something).


lexentry: eng/love_child__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: love child
trans_list: ilegítimo
sense:
(euphemistic) A child born as a result of a romantic liaison between parents not married to one another; an illegitimate child.


lexentry: eng/love_handle__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: love handle
trans_list: pneu
sense:
(colloquial, euphemistic, mostly, in the plural) A protruding area of fat on the side of the body, above the hips.


lexentry: eng/love_hotel__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: love hotel
trans_list: motel
sense:
A short-stay hotel found in Japan and elsewhere, operated primarily for the purpose of allowing lovers privacy to have sexual intercourse.


lexentry: eng/lovebird__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lovebird
trans_list: agapórnis | inseparável | periquito-namorado | pombinha | pombinho | pombinhos
sense:
Any small parrot from one of the nine species within the genus Agapornis. Sometimes they are kept as cage birds and are noted for their affection towards each other.


lexentry: eng/loved_one__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: loved one
trans_list: ente querido
sense:
A very close friend or family member for whom a person has feelings of endearment, one of someone's close ones; sometimes: next of kin (for example on hospital admission form).


lexentry: eng/lover__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lover
trans_list: amante
sense:
One who loves and cares for another person in a romantic way; a sweetheart, love, soulmate, boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse.


lexentry: eng/lovingkindness__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lovingkindness
trans_list: bondade
sense:
(archaic, uncountable) Kindness or mercy which is based on, or arises from, love; (countable) an act of such kindness or mercy.


lexentry: eng/low-fat__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: low-fat
trans_list: magro
sense:
(nutrition) Not having a high number of calories from fat or great amount of fats, especially an alternate variety of food designed to have lower calories, dietetic.


lexentry: eng/low-level__Adjective__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: low-level
trans_list: de baixo nível
sense:
(computing) of, or relating to a program, or to code in which each statement corresponds to a single machine instruction


lexentry: eng/low__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: low
trans_list: baixo | vil
sense:
Pertaining to (or, especially of a language: spoken in) in an area which is at a lesser elevation, closer to sea level (especially near the sea), than other regions.


lexentry: eng/low__Adjective__1
sense_num: 16
written_rep: low
trans_list: baixo
sense:
(phonetics) Made with a relatively large opening between the tongue and the palate; made with (part of) the tongue positioned low in the mouth, relative to the palate.


lexentry: eng/low__Adverb__1
sense_num: 07
written_rep: low
trans_list: baixo
sense:
(astronomy) In a path near the equator, so that the declination is small, or near the horizon, so that the altitude is small; said of the heavenly bodies with reference to the diurnal revolution.


lexentry: eng/lowboy__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: lowboy
trans_list: carregador de baixo nível
sense:
(trucking) A semi-trailer designed for hauling vehicles and other mobile equipment, with two drops in deck height: one right after the gooseneck and one right before the wheels; so named because the trailer's main deck is situated close to the ground for easy loading and unloading of vehicles and equipment.


lexentry: eng/lower__Verb__1
sense_num: 12
written_rep: lower
trans_list: diminuir | baixar | rebaixar
sense:
(computing, transitive) To reduce operations to single machine instructions, as part of compilation of a program.


lexentry: eng/lower_back__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lower back
trans_list: lombar
sense:
The region of the back above the waist, also known as the lumbar region; the area surrounding the five vertebrae between the rib cage and the pelvis.


lexentry: eng/lower_class__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lower class
trans_list: classe baixa
sense:
A class of people in a society characterized by low incomes, low level of education, high unemployment and, as a result of these, a low social status.


lexentry: eng/lower_house__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lower house
trans_list: câmara baixa
sense:
(government) The lower legislative house in a bicameral legislature; in many cases, the one that is directly elected and/or has more practical power, such as the power to raise and spend money.


lexentry: eng/lowest_common_denominator__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lowest common denominator
trans_list: mínimo denominador comum
sense:
(mathematics) The smallest positive integer which is a multiple of every denominator of several fractions.


lexentry: eng/lowlife__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lowlife
trans_list: canalha
sense:
(derogatory) An untrustworthy, despicable, or disreputable person, especially one suspected of being a criminal.


lexentry: eng/lozenge__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lozenge
trans_list: losango | rombo
sense:
(shapes, heraldiccharge) A quadrilateral with sides of equal length (rhombus), having two acute and two obtuse angles.


lexentry: eng/lubrication__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lubrication
trans_list: lubrificação
sense:
The application of a substance (lubricant) between moving surfaces in contact in order to reduce friction and minimize heating.


lexentry: eng/lubrication_payment__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lubrication payment
trans_list: propina
sense:
(idiomatic, business, ethics, euphemism) A bribe or extorted money, usually relatively small in amount, provided to a low-level government official or business person, in order to expedite a business decision, shipment, or other transaction, especially in a country where such payments are not unusual.


lexentry: eng/lucky_dip__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lucky dip
trans_list: pêssego
sense:
(UK) A game in which prizes are covered up and mixed together in a container, so that contestants can dip their hand into the container and randomly pull out a prize.


lexentry: eng/lucre__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lucre
trans_list: lucro
sense:
Money, riches, or wealth, especially when seen as having a corrupting effect or causing greed, or obtained in an underhanded manner.


lexentry: eng/ludicrous__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: ludicrous
trans_list: ridículo
sense:
Idiotic or unthinkable, often to the point of being funny; amusing by being plainly incongruous or absurd.


lexentry: eng/lug__Noun__1
sense_num: 05
written_rep: lug
trans_list: vagem
sense:
(electricity) A device for terminating an electrical conductor to facilitate the mechanical connection; to the conductor it may be crimped to form a cold weld, soldered or have pressure from a screw.


lexentry: eng/lug__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lug
trans_list: abandonar
sense:
(transitive, sometimes, figurative) To haul or drag along (especially something heavy); to carry; to pull.


lexentry: eng/luge__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: luge
trans_list: luge
sense:
(countable) A racing sled for one or two people that is ridden with the rider or riders lying on their back.


lexentry: eng/lumbago__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lumbago
trans_list: lumbago | lombalgia
sense:
(uncountable) Backache of the lumbar region or lower back, which can be caused by muscle strain or a slipped disc.


lexentry: eng/lumbar__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lumbar
trans_list: lombar
sense:
Related to the lower back or loin, specifically the five vertebrae between the rib cage and the pelvis.


lexentry: eng/lumbar_puncture__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lumbar puncture
trans_list: punção lombar
sense:
(medical) A diagnostic and at times therapeutic procedure performed to collect a sample of cerebrospinal fluid for biochemical, microbiological, and cytological analysis, or rarely to relieve increased intracranial pressure.


lexentry: eng/lumber__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lumber
trans_list: madeira serrada
sense:
(North America) Wood sawn into planks or otherwise prepared for sale or use, especially as a building material. [from 17th c.]


lexentry: eng/lumen__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lumen
trans_list: lúmen
sense:
(physics) In the International System of Units, the derived unit of luminous flux; the light that is emitted in a solid angle of one steradian from a source of one candela. Symbol: lm.


lexentry: eng/luminance__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: luminance
trans_list: luminância
sense:
The luminous flux emitted in a given direction divided by the product of the projected area of the source element perpendicular to the direction and the solid angle containing that direction (i.e. luminous intensity divided by unit area), measured in stilbs or apostilbs.


lexentry: eng/luminary__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: luminary
trans_list: luz
sense:
One who is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in one's chosen field; a leading light.


lexentry: eng/luminescence__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: luminescence
trans_list: luminescência
sense:
(physics) Any emission of light that cannot be attributed merely to the temperature of the emitting body.


lexentry: eng/luminous_intensity__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: luminous intensity
trans_list: intensidade luminosa
sense:
(physics) A measure of the power emitted by a source of light; equal to the flux density per solid angle


lexentry: eng/lump__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lump
trans_list: pelota | saliência
sense:
Something that protrudes, sticks out, or sticks together; a cluster or blob; a mound or mass of no particular shape.


lexentry: eng/lump_sum__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lump sum
trans_list: entrada
sense:
A relatively large single payment of money often paid and received instead of, or in addition to, a sequence of smaller payments.


lexentry: eng/lumpenproletariat__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lumpenproletariat
trans_list: lumpenproletariado
sense:
(Marxism) The lowest stratum of the proletariat, whose mental and physical health, mores and morale have deteriorated, through exploitation by the bourgeoisie, to a degree where they cannot build class consciousness and hence cannot be mobilized for the revolution.


lexentry: eng/lunar__Adjective__1
sense_num: 06
written_rep: lunar
trans_list: lunar
sense:
(astronomy) Of or pertaining to travel through space between the Earth and the Moon, or exploration and scientific investigation of the Moon.


lexentry: eng/lunar_calendar__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lunar calendar
trans_list: calendário lunar
sense:
A calendar that measures the passage of the year according to the phases of the moon, as opposed to the revolution of the earth around the sun; a calendar of the lunar year.


lexentry: eng/lunar_phase__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lunar phase
trans_list: fase da lua
sense:
(astronomy) Any of the near-monthly cyclically occurring aspects or appearances presented by a moon#Noun as seen from its planet (unless otherwise specified, the Moon as seen from Earth).


lexentry: eng/lunar_year__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lunar year
trans_list: ano lunar
sense:
a year determined by a certain number of phases of the moon, as opposed to the passage of the Earth around the sun


lexentry: eng/lunette__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lunette
trans_list: luneta
sense:
(architectural element) A small opening in a vaulted roof of a circular or crescent shape. [from 17th c.]


lexentry: eng/lunette__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: lunette
trans_list: luneta
sense:
(architectural element) A crescent-shaped recess or void in the space above a window or door. [from 18th c.] a lunette in the Thomas Jefferson building of the US Library of Congress


lexentry: eng/lunette__Noun__1
sense_num: 05
written_rep: lunette
trans_list: luneta
sense:
(Christianity) A luna: a crescent-shaped receptacle, often glass, for holding the (consecrated) host (the bread of communion) upright when exposed in the monstrance. [from 19th c.]


lexentry: eng/lunge__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: lunge
trans_list: afundo | passada
sense:
An exercise performed by stepping forward one leg while kneeling with the other leg, then returning to a standing position.


lexentry: eng/lunula__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lunula
trans_list: lúnula
sense:
(anatomy) Something shaped like a crescent or half-moon; especially the pale area at the base of the fingernail.


lexentry: eng/lupin__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: lupin
trans_list: tremoço
sense:
A lupin bean, a yellow legume seed of a Lupinus plant (usually Lupinus luteus), used as feed for sheep and cattle and commonly eaten in the Mediterranean area and in Latin America although toxic if prepared improperly.


lexentry: eng/lupus__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lupus
trans_list: lúpus
sense:
(pathology) Any of a number of autoimmune diseases, the most common of which is systemic lupus erythematosus.


lexentry: eng/lurker__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: lurker
trans_list: observador
sense:
(Internet slang) A user who observes a community rather than participating; someone who reads or takes advantage of content on a website, newsgroup, etc. but does not contribute.


lexentry: eng/luster__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: luster
trans_list: lustre
sense:
The ability or condition of shining when light is applied, inclusive of shine, sheen, polish, gloss, sparkle, etc.


lexentry: eng/lustrum__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lustrum
trans_list: lustre
sense:
(historical) A lustration: a ceremonial purification of the people of Rome performed every five years after the census. [from late 16th c.]


lexentry: eng/lute__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lute
trans_list: alaúde
sense:
A fretted stringed instrument, similar to the guitar, having a bowl-shaped body or soundbox; any of a wide variety of chordophones with a pear-shaped body and a neck whose upper surface is in the same plane as the soundboard, with strings along the neck and parallel to the soundboard.


lexentry: eng/luteinizing_hormone__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: luteinizing hormone
trans_list: hormona luteinizante | hormônio luteinizante
sense:
(biochemistry) A hormone, produced by anterior part of the pituitary gland, that stimulates ovulation and the development of the corpus luteum in female mammals, and the production of androgens by male mammals.


lexentry: eng/lutetium__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lutetium
trans_list: lutécio
sense:
A chemical element (symbol Lu) with an atomic number of 71, a silvery-white metal which resists corrosion in dry air.


lexentry: eng/luthier__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: luthier
trans_list: lutiê
sense:
A person who, or a business which, makes or repairs stringed wooden musical instruments, such as lutes, violins, and guitars.


lexentry: eng/lux__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lux
trans_list: lux
sense:
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of illuminance or illumination; one lumen per square metre. Symbol: lx


lexentry: eng/lycanthropy__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lycanthropy
trans_list: licantropia
sense:
(mythology) The state of being a lycanthrope (or werewolf), a person who can shapeshift between the form of a human being and a wolf, often said to happen involuntarily during a full moon; werewolfdom.


lexentry: eng/lycanthropy__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: lycanthropy
trans_list: licantropia
sense:
(mythology, by extension) The state of being a person who can shapeshift between the form of a human being and an animal, whether or not it is a wolf.


lexentry: eng/lymph__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: lymph
trans_list: linfa
sense:
(physiology) A colourless, watery, coagulable bodily fluid which bathes the tissues and is carried by the lymphatic system into the bloodstream; it resembles blood plasma in containing white blood cells and especially lymphocytes but normally few red blood cells and no platelets.


lexentry: eng/lymph_node__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lymph node
trans_list: gânglio linfático | linfonodo
sense:
(anatomy, immunology) Each of the small oval bodies of the lymphatic system, distributed along the lymphatic vessels, that are clustered in the armpits, groin, neck, chest and abdomen. They act as filters, with an internal honeycomb of connective tissue filled with lymphocytes and macrophages that collect and destroy bacteria, viruses and foreign matter from lymph. When the body is fighting an infection, these lymphocytes multiply rapidly and produce a characteristic swelling of the lymph nodes.


lexentry: eng/lymphadenopathy__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lymphadenopathy
trans_list: linfadenopatia
sense:
(medicine) An abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes; it is often a nonspecific sign of infection but is also often of obscure origin and benign.


lexentry: eng/lymphatic_system__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lymphatic system
trans_list: sistema linfático
sense:
(anatomy) In mammals, including humans, a network of lymph vessels and lymph nodes that transport fluid, fats, proteins, and lymphocytes to the bloodstream as lymph, and remove microorganisms and other debris from tissues.


lexentry: eng/lymphocyte__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lymphocyte
trans_list: linfócito
sense:
(cytology, immunology) Any of several types of white blood cell with a spherical nucleus occurring in the lymphatic system, including B cells, T cells and natural killer cells.


lexentry: eng/lynch__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lynch
trans_list: linchar
sense:
To execute (somebody) without a proper legal trial or procedure, especially by hanging and backed by a mob.


lexentry: eng/lyre__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lyre
trans_list: lira
sense:
An ancient stringed musical instrument (a yoke lute chordophone) of Greek origin, consisting of two arms extending from a body to a crossbar (a yoke), and strings, parallel to the soundboard, connecting the body to the yoke.


lexentry: eng/lyre__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: lyre
trans_list: lira
sense:
A lyre-shaped sheet music holder that attaches to a wind instrument when a music stand is impractical.


lexentry: eng/lysergic_acid__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lysergic acid
trans_list: ácido lisérgico
sense:
(organic compound) An organic compound, 6-methyl-9,10-didehydro-ergoline-8-carboxylic acid, derived from an alkaloid found in ergot; its amide derivatives are widely used as pharmaceuticals and as hallucinogenic drugs (LSD).


lexentry: eng/lysosome__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: lysosome
trans_list: lisossoma | lisossomo
sense:
(cytology) An organelle found in all types of animal cells which contains a large range of digestive enzymes capable of splitting most biological macromolecules.


lexentry: eng/macaroni__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: macaroni
trans_list: macarrão
sense:
(uncountable) A type of pasta in the form of short tubes, typically boiled and served in soup, with a sauce, or in melted cheese; a dish of this. [from 18th c.]


lexentry: eng/macaroni_penguin__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: macaroni penguin
trans_list: pinguim-macaroni | pinguim-de-testa-amarela
sense:
A species of penguins, Eudyptes chrysolophus, with distinctive yellow and black plumes on the top of their heads.


lexentry: eng/macaw__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: macaw
trans_list: arara
sense:
Any of various parrots of the genera Ara, Anodorhynchus, Cyanopsitta, Orthopsittaca, Primolius and Diopsittaca of Central and South America, including the largest parrots and characterized by long sabre-shaped tails, curved powerful bills, and usually brilliant plumage.


lexentry: eng/macchia__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: macchia
trans_list: maquis
sense:
A shrubland biota in Mediterranean countries, typically consisting of densely-growing evergreen shrubs.


lexentry: eng/machete__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: machete
trans_list: machete | catana | facão
sense:
A sword-like tool used for cutting large plants with a chopping motion, or as a weapon. The blade is usually 50 to 65 centimeters long, and up to three millimeters thick.


lexentry: eng/machicolation__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: machicolation
trans_list: mata-cães
sense:
(architectural element) An opening between corbels that support a projecting parapet, or in the floor of a gallery or the roof of a portal, of a fortified building from which missiles can be shot or heated items dropped upon assailants attacking the base of the walls.


lexentry: eng/machine__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: machine
trans_list: máquina
sense:
A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect.


lexentry: eng/machine__Noun__1
sense_num: 10
written_rep: machine
trans_list: máquina
sense:
(historical) A contrivance in the Ancient Greek theatre for indicating a change of scene, by means of which a god might cross the stage or deliver a divine message; the deus ex machina.


lexentry: eng/machine_gun__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: machine gun
trans_list: metralhadora
sense:
A type of fully automatic firearm that fires bullets in rapid succession by a single action of the trigger and is capable of sustained fire.


lexentry: eng/machine_language__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: machine language
trans_list: código de máquina
sense:
(programming) The set of instructions that a particular computer is designed to execute; generated from an assembly language by an assembler, or from a high-level language by a compiler or interpreter.


lexentry: eng/machine_learning__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: machine learning
trans_list: aprendizagem automática | aprendizado de máquina
sense:
(artificial intelligence) A field of study concerned with the design and development of algorithms and techniques that allow computers to learn.


lexentry: eng/machine_pistol__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: machine pistol
trans_list: pistola automática
sense:
A lightweight submachine gun, usually capable of being fired with one hand (but sometimes with a second grip at the front of the barrel and then fired like a rifle).


lexentry: eng/machine_tool__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: machine tool
trans_list: máquina ferramenta
sense:
(machining, manufacturing) A tool, typically a power-driven machine and typically stationary, used especially for machining (removing hard material via cutting, grinding, or other subtractive processes) and (more broadly) for any mix of subtractive, forming/stamping, or additive work.


lexentry: eng/machine_translation__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: machine translation
trans_list: tradução automática
sense:
(translation studies) The act of translating something from one language to another by means of a machine, especially a computer.


lexentry: eng/mackerel__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mackerel
trans_list: cavala
sense:
Certain smaller edible fish, principally true mackerel and Spanish mackerel in family Scombridae, often speckled,


lexentry: eng/mackerel_shark__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mackerel shark
trans_list: lamniforme
sense:
Any shark of the order Lamniformes, having two dorsal fins an anal fin, five gill slits and eyes without nictitating membrane


lexentry: eng/macroconidium__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: macroconidium
trans_list: macroconídio
sense:
(mycology) A relatively large conidium, but especially the larger of a pair of conidia in the same organism


lexentry: eng/macrocosm__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: macrocosm
trans_list: macrocosmo
sense:
(philosophy) A complex structure, such as a society, considered as a single entity that contains numerous similar, smaller-scale structures.


lexentry: eng/macroeconomics__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: macroeconomics
trans_list: macroeconomia
sense:
The study of the entire economy in terms of the total amount of goods and services produced, total income earned, the level of employment of productive resources, and the general behavior of prices.


lexentry: eng/macromolecule__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: macromolecule
trans_list: macromolécula
sense:
(organic compound, biochemistry) A very large molecule, especially used in reference to large biological polymers (e.g. nucleic acids and proteins).


lexentry: eng/macron__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: macron
trans_list: mácron | macro
sense:
(orthography) A short, straight, horizontal diacritical mark (◌̄) placed over a letter, usually to indicate that the pronunciation of a vowel is long. [from 19th c.]


lexentry: eng/macrophage__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: macrophage
trans_list: macrófago
sense:
(immunology, cytology) A white blood cell that phagocytizes necrotic cell debris and foreign material, including viruses, bacteria, and tattoo ink. It presents foreign antigens on MHC II to lymphocytes. Part of the innate immune system.


lexentry: eng/macropod__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: macropod
trans_list: canguru
sense:
A marsupial of the family Macropodidae, which includes the kangaroos, wallabies, tree kangaroos and pademelons.


lexentry: eng/macula__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: macula
trans_list: mácula
sense:
(anatomy) An oval yellow spot near the center of the retina of the human eye, histologically defined as having two or more layers of ganglion cells, responsible for detailed central vision.


lexentry: eng/madam__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: madam
trans_list: cafetina
sense:
(slang) A woman who runs a brothel, particularly one that specializes in finding prostitutes for rich and important clients.


lexentry: eng/madrasah__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: madrasah
trans_list: madraçal
sense:
(Islam) A school for any kind of teaching, at any grade level; usually specifically a school that teaches Islamic theology.


lexentry: eng/magazine__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: magazine
trans_list: revista | magazine
sense:
A non-academic periodical publication, generally consisting of sheets of paper folded in half and stapled at the fold.


lexentry: eng/magazine__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: magazine
trans_list: cartucho
sense:
A chamber in or attachable to a firearm enabling multiple rounds of ammunition to be fed into the firearm.


lexentry: eng/magenta__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: magenta
trans_list: magenta
sense:
A colour which is close to an equal mixture of red and blue which is an additive secondary colour but a subtractive primary colour evoked by the combination of red and blue light.


lexentry: eng/maggot__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: maggot
trans_list: larva
sense:
A soft, legless larva of a fly or other dipterous insect, that often eats decomposing organic matter. [from 15th c.]


lexentry: eng/magic__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: magic
trans_list: magia | mágica
sense:
The application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order to have some benefit from them. [from 14th c.]


lexentry: eng/magic__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: magic
trans_list: magia | mágica
sense:
A specific ritual or procedure associated with such magic; a spell; a magical ability. [from 14th c.]


lexentry: eng/magic__Noun__1
sense_num: 06
written_rep: magic
trans_list: magia | mágica
sense:
A conjuring trick or illusion performed to give the appearance of supernatural phenomena or powers. [from 19th c.]


lexentry: eng/magic_carpet__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: magic carpet
trans_list: tapete mágico | tapete voador
sense:
(fiction) A carpet capable either of magical flight, or instantaneous transport from one place to another, used as a means of travel.


lexentry: eng/magic_square__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: magic square
trans_list: quadrado mágico
sense:
(number theory) An n-by-n arrangement of n2 numbers such that the numbers in each row, in each column and along both diagonals all have the same sum.


lexentry: eng/magical_girl__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: magical girl
trans_list: mahō shōjo
sense:
In Japanese anime and manga, a young girl with superhuman abilities who is called upon to fight evil.


lexentry: eng/magistrate__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: magistrate
trans_list: magistrado
sense:
(legal) A judicial officer with limited authority to administer and enforce the law. A magistrate's court may have jurisdiction in civil or criminal cases, or both.


lexentry: eng/magma__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: magma
trans_list: magma | lava
sense:
(geology) The molten matter within the earth, the source of the material of lava flows, dikes of eruptive rocks, etc.


lexentry: eng/magma__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: magma
trans_list: grupoide
sense:
(mathematics) A basic algebraic structure consisting of a set equipped with a single binary operation.


lexentry: eng/magnesite__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: magnesite
trans_list: magnesita
sense:
(mineral) A form of magnesium carbonate, MgCO3, occurring as dolomite (with calcite) but rarely found in the pure state.


lexentry: eng/magnesium__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: magnesium
trans_list: magnésio
sense:
The chemical element (symbol Mg) with an atomic number of 12. It is a light, easily flammable, silvery-white alkaline earth metal.


lexentry: eng/magnesium_oxide__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: magnesium oxide
trans_list: magnésia
sense:
(inorganic compound) A white powder (MgO) with a high melting point; it occurs naturally as periclase, an ore of magnesium.


lexentry: eng/magnetar__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: magnetar
trans_list: magnetar
sense:
(star) A neutron star or pulsar with an extremely powerful magnetic field, especially those on which starquakes occur, thought to be the source of some gamma-ray bursts.


lexentry: eng/magnetic_field__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: magnetic field
trans_list: campo magnético
sense:
(physics) A condition in the space around a magnet or electric current in which there is a detectable magnetic force and two magnetic poles are present.


lexentry: eng/magnetic_moment__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: magnetic moment
trans_list: momento magnético
sense:
(electromagnetism) The torque exerted on a magnet within a magnetic field; a vector, being the product of the strength of the magnet and the distance between its poles.


lexentry: eng/magnetic_resonance_imaging__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: magnetic resonance imaging
trans_list: imagem por ressonância magnética
sense:
(medicine) A technique that uses nuclear magnetic resonance to form cross sectional images of the human body for diagnostic purposes.


lexentry: eng/magnetic_tape__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: magnetic tape
trans_list: fita magnética
sense:
A type of (usually) acrylic tape with a fine coating of magnetically sensitive material on one side, used for recording audio and other data.


lexentry: eng/magnetometer__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: magnetometer
trans_list: magnetómetro
sense:
(physics) An instrument used to measure the intensity and direction of a magnetic field, especially at points on the Earth's surface; sometimes used as metal detector.


lexentry: eng/magnetosphere__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: magnetosphere
trans_list: magnetosfera
sense:
(physics) The comet-shaped region around Earth or another planet in which charged particles are trapped or deflected. Shaped by the solar wind and the planet's magnetic field.


lexentry: eng/magnitude__Noun__1
sense_num: 05
written_rep: magnitude
trans_list: magnitude | grandeza
sense:
(astronomy) A logarithmic scale of brightness defined so that a difference of 5 magnitudes is a factor of 100.


lexentry: eng/magnitude__Noun__1
sense_num: 05
written_rep: magnitude
trans_list: magnitude | grandeza
sense:
(uncountable) The apparent brightness of a star, with lower magnitudes being brighter; apparent magnitude


lexentry: eng/magpie-lark__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: magpie-lark
trans_list: cotovia-pega
sense:
A common species of passerine bird, Grallina cyanoleuca, family Monarchidae, of Australia and southern New Guinea.


lexentry: eng/maguey__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: maguey
trans_list: piteira
sense:
Any of various large agaves of Mexico and the southern US, especially the American aloe, Agave americana.


lexentry: eng/mahi-mahi__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mahi-mahi
trans_list: dourado-do-mar | guaraçapé
sense:
A large food and game fish of the family Coryphaenidae which is commonly found in tropical and subtropical waters.


lexentry: eng/mahjong__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mahjong
trans_list: mahjong | majongue
sense:
A game (originally Chinese) for four players, using a collection of tiles divided into five or six suits.


lexentry: eng/mahogany__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mahogany
trans_list: mogno
sense:
(uncountable) The valuable wood of any of various tropical American evergreen trees, of the genus Swietenia, mostly used to make furniture. [from 17th c.]


lexentry: eng/maidenhair__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: maidenhair
trans_list: avenca
sense:
Either of two species of genus Adiantum of fern with delicate, hair-like stalks, especially Adiantum capillus-veneris.


lexentry: eng/mail__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: mail
trans_list: correio | correspondência
sense:
(chiefly, _, US, uncountable) The letters, parcels, etc. delivered to a particular address or person. [from 19thc.]


lexentry: eng/mail__Noun__1
sense_num: 06
written_rep: mail
trans_list: correio | correio eletrônico | e-mail
sense:
(uncountable) Electronic mail, e-mail: a computer network–based service for sending, storing, and forwarding electronic messages. [from 20thc.]


lexentry: eng/mailing_list__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mailing list
trans_list: lista de correio | lista de difusão | lista de discussão
sense:
A collection of names and addresses used by an individual or an organization to send material (such as letters or junk mail) to multiple recipients.


lexentry: eng/mailman__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mailman
trans_list: carteiro
sense:
(North America) someone who delivers mail to, and/or collects mail from, residential or commercial addresses, or from public mailboxes


lexentry: eng/mainframe__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mainframe
trans_list: mainframe
sense:
(computer hardware) A large, powerful computer able to manage very many simultaneous tasks and communicate with very many connected terminals; used by large, complex organizations (such as banks and supermarkets) where continuously sustained operation is vital.


lexentry: eng/mainland_China__Proper_noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mainland China
trans_list: China Continental
sense:
The People's Republic of China, viewed as the general geographical region administered by the PRC in the aftermath of the Chinese Civil War (as opposed to Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan which are coastal and insular areas)


lexentry: eng/mainmast__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mainmast
trans_list: grande | mastro grande
sense:
(nautical) The tallest mast of a sailing ship that has more than one mast; particularly a full-rigged ship.


lexentry: eng/mains__Noun__2
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mains
trans_list: electricidade
sense:
(chiefly, British) The domestic electrical power supply, especially as connected to a network or grid.


lexentry: eng/mainstream__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mainstream
trans_list: convencional
sense:
Used or accepted broadly rather than by small portions of population, market, scientific community, etc.


lexentry: eng/majestic_plural__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: majestic plural
trans_list: plural majestático
sense:
The first-person plural pronoun as traditionally used by a sovereign in formal speech to refer to themselves in their role as the monarch.


lexentry: eng/major__Adjective__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: major
trans_list: maior
sense:
Equivalent to that between the tonic and another note of a major scale, and greater by a semitone than the corresponding minor interval. (of an interval)


lexentry: eng/major__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: major
trans_list: major
sense:
(military ranks) A rank of officer in the army and the US air force, between captain and lieutenant colonel.


lexentry: eng/major_scale__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: major scale
trans_list: tom maior
sense:
(music) One of the diatonic scales; a group of notes or musical pitches in a particular pattern, used to make melodies. The pattern for a major scale is: tone - tone - semitone - tone - tone - tone - semitone.


lexentry: eng/major_third__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: major third
trans_list: terça maior
sense:
(music) A musical interval in Western music that is equal to or approximates a frequency ratio of 5/4. In twelve-tone equal temperament, it consists of four standard semitones, spans three degrees of the diatonic scale, and is enharmonically equivalent to a diminished fourth. Major scales are so named because of the major third interval between the tonic and mediant of a major tonic triad.


lexentry: eng/majordomo__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: majordomo
trans_list: mordomo
sense:
The head servant or official in a royal Spanish or Italian household; later, any head servant in a wealthy household in a foreign country; a leading servant or butler.


lexentry: eng/majority__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: majority
trans_list: maioria
sense:
In a parliament or legislature, the difference in seats between the ruling party and the opposition; (UK) in an election, the difference in votes between the winning candidate and the second-place candidate.


lexentry: eng/make-up_artist__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: make-up artist
trans_list: maquiador
sense:
A person who applies makeup and prosthetics for theatrical, television, film, fashion, magazines and similar productions.


lexentry: eng/make__Verb__1
sense_num: 30
written_rep: make
trans_list: fazer | construir | deixar | ganhar | interpretar
sense:
(obsolete) To act in a certain manner; to have to do; to manage; to interfere; to be active; often in the phrase to meddle or make.


lexentry: eng/make_a_difference__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: make a difference
trans_list: fazer uma diferença
sense:
(idiomatic, intransitive) To carry out an action, the result of which is a significant change, or an altered circumstance.


lexentry: eng/make_a_mountain_out_of_a_molehill__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: make a mountain out of a molehill
trans_list: fazer tempestade em copo d'água | fazer uma tempestade num copo de água
sense:
(transitive, idiomatic) To treat a problem as greater than it is; to blow something out of proportion; to exaggerate the importance of something trivial.


lexentry: eng/make_amends__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: make amends
trans_list: compensar
sense:
(idiomatic) To repair a relationship; to resolve an argument or fight; to make reparations or redress.


lexentry: eng/make_do__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: make do
trans_list: sobreviver
sense:
(intransitive, idiomatic, informal) To survive, get by (with), or use whatever is available (due to lack of resources).


lexentry: eng/make_do__Verb__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: make do
trans_list: quebrar o galho
sense:
(transitive, informal) To use for one's purpose something worn, defective, or intended for another purpose.


lexentry: eng/make_ends_meet__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: make ends meet
trans_list: chegar ao fim do mês | conseguir pagar as contas
sense:
(idiomatic) To have enough money to cover expenses; to get by financially; to get through the pay period (sufficient to meet the next payday).


lexentry: eng/make_it__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: make it
trans_list: dar-se bem
sense:
To succeed in doing something, for example in reaching a place, going somewhere, attending an event, arriving in time for something, adding to one's schedule or itinerary, or in getting where one wants to be in one's life or career, which sometimes means becoming or wanting to become successful (succeed in a big way) or famous.


lexentry: eng/make_over__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: make over
trans_list: reformar
sense:
(idiomatic) To renovate or to convert to a different use, particularly houses, offices, or rooms within them.


lexentry: eng/make_peace__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: make peace
trans_list: fazer as pazes
sense:
To end hostilities; to reach a peace agreement; to initiate or resume a cordial relationship after a period of animosity.


lexentry: eng/make_room__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: make room
trans_list: abrir espaço
sense:
(idiom) To rearrange or organize existing people, objects, furniture, belongings, etc., to create space for new objects.


lexentry: eng/make_sense__Verb__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: make sense
trans_list: fazer sentido
sense:
(informal) Used to express interest or desire in something; to be pleasing or beneficial; to work, be operative, or be advantageous to.


lexentry: eng/make_someone's_blood_boil__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: make someone's blood boil
trans_list: pé no saco
sense:
(idiomatic) To cause a person to feel angry or very annoyed, especially in situation in which one cannot fully display that feeling to others.


lexentry: eng/make_sure__Verb__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: make sure
trans_list: certificar-se
sense:
To make oneself certain (of something, or that something is the case); to verify, to ascertain. [from 17th c.]


lexentry: eng/make_the_bed__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: make the bed
trans_list: fazer a cama
sense:
To arrange the sheets, blankets, or other coverings of a bed smoothly and neatly, with the corners tucked under the mattress.


lexentry: eng/make_the_most_of__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: make the most of
trans_list: aproveitar
sense:
(idiomatic, transitive) To realise the maximal value, worth, or potential of (something); to derive as much benefit or profit from (something) as is possible.


lexentry: eng/make_whole__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: make whole
trans_list: restaurar
sense:
(transitive, set phrase) To restore (someone) to a sound, healthy, or otherwise favorable condition.


lexentry: eng/makeover__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: makeover
trans_list: reforma | renovação
sense:
A major change in the use of something, or in the appearance of something or someone; a radical transformation.


lexentry: eng/makeup__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: makeup
trans_list: maquiagem | maquilhagem | maquilagem
sense:
(countable, uncountable) Cosmetics; colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance.


lexentry: eng/making-of__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: making-of
trans_list: making of
sense:
(television, film) A documentary about how a film or television show was made, with behind-the-scenes footage.


lexentry: eng/malachite__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: malachite
trans_list: malaquite | malaquita
sense:
(mineral) A bright green mineral, a basic copper carbonate, Cu2CO3(OH)2; one of the principal ores of copper.


lexentry: eng/malagueta__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: malagueta
trans_list: malagueta | pimenta-malagueta
sense:
The seeds or seed capsules of a Caribbean variety of Capsicum frutescens; the plant itself, now extensively grown in Brazil, Portugal, and Mozambique.


lexentry: eng/malapropism__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: malapropism
trans_list: caçapo
sense:
(uncountable) The blundering use of an absurdly inappropriate word or expression in place of a similar-sounding one.


lexentry: eng/male__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: male
trans_list: masculino | macho | másculo
sense:
Belonging to the sex which typically produces sperm, or to the gender which is typically associated with it. [from 14th c.]


lexentry: eng/male__Adjective__1
sense_num: 05
written_rep: male
trans_list: macho | masculino
sense:
(of bacteria) Having the F factor; able to impart DNA into another bacterium which does not have the F factor (a female).


lexentry: eng/male_circumcision__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: male circumcision
trans_list: circuncisão
sense:
An operation involving the surgical removal of all or most of the foreskin (prepuce) and frenulum of the male genitalia.


lexentry: eng/malice__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: malice
trans_list: malícia
sense:
Intention to harm or deprive in an illegal or immoral way. Desire to take pleasure in another's misfortune.


lexentry: eng/malinger__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: malinger
trans_list: fingir estar doente
sense:
(ambitransitive) To feign illness, injury, or incapacitation in order to avoid work, obligation, or perilous risk.


lexentry: eng/mallard__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mallard
trans_list: pato-real
sense:
Anas platyrhynchos, a common and widespread dabbling duck, natively found throughout the Northern Hemisphere, whose male has a distinctive dark green head.


lexentry: eng/malleable__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: malleable
trans_list: maleável
sense:
Able to be hammered into thin sheets; capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer, or by the pressure of rollers.


lexentry: eng/mallow__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mallow
trans_list: malva
sense:
Any of a group of flowering plants in several genera of the taxonomic family Malvaceae, especially of the genus Malva. Several species are edible by humans.


lexentry: eng/malt__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: malt
trans_list: maltar
sense:
(transitive) To convert a cereal grain into malt by causing it to sprout (by soaking in water) and then halting germination (by drying with hot air) in order to develop enzymes that can break down starches and proteins in the grain.


lexentry: eng/maltose__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: maltose
trans_list: maltose
sense:
(carbohydrate) A disaccharide, C12H22O11 formed from the digestion of starch by amylase; is converted to glucose by maltase; it is an isomer of trehalose


lexentry: eng/mama's_boy__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mama's boy
trans_list: filhinho da mamãe
sense:
(informal, idiomatic, derogatory, North America) A male who has a very close bond with his mother, and may consequently be perceived as soft or effeminate.


lexentry: eng/mambo__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: mambo
trans_list: mambo
sense:
A Latin-American musical genre, adapted from rumba, originating from Cuba in the 1940s, or a dance or rhythm of this genre. [from 20th c.]


lexentry: eng/mameluco__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mameluco
trans_list: mamaluco | mameluco
sense:
(dated, or, historical) Born of a white father and American Indian mother, particularly in South America.


lexentry: eng/mameluke__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mameluke
trans_list: mameluco
sense:
(historical) A member of various military regimes in the Middle East created and run by freed slave soldiers, mainly from the Eurasian steppe or the Caucasus; in particular, those who formed a ruling caste in Egypt from 1250 until 1812 and in Syria until 1516.


lexentry: eng/mamma__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mamma
trans_list: mama
sense:
(anatomy, plural mammae) The milk-secreting organ of female humans and other mammals which includes the mammary gland and the nipple or teat; a breast; an udder.


lexentry: eng/mammal__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mammal
trans_list: mamífero
sense:
An animal of the class Mammalia, characterized by being warm-blooded, having hair and producing milk with which to feed its young.


lexentry: eng/mammography__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mammography
trans_list: mamografia | mastografia
sense:
(medicine) X-ray examination of the breasts for diagnosing and locating abnormalities, especially tumours.


lexentry: eng/mammoth__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mammoth
trans_list: mamute
sense:
Any species of the extinct genus Mammuthus, of large, usually hairy, elephant-like mammals with long curved tusks and an inclined back, which became extinct with the last retreat of ice age glaciers during the late Pleistocene period, and are known from fossils, frozen carcasses, and Paleolithic cave paintings found in North America and Eurasia.


lexentry: eng/mammy__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: mammy
trans_list: mamãe
sense:
(US, historical, often pejorative) In the southern United States, a black nanny employed to look after white children; or in the antebellum South, a female slave who was close to the household and looked after the children.


lexentry: eng/man-day__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: man-day
trans_list: dia por homem
sense:
One person's working time for a day, or the equivalent, used as a measure of how much work or labor is required or consumed to perform some task.


lexentry: eng/man-of-war__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: man-of-war
trans_list: guerreiro
sense:
(military, archaic, except, humorous) A man whose occupation is fighting in wars; a soldier, a warrior.


lexentry: eng/man-of-war__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: man-of-war
trans_list: navio de guerra
sense:
(military, watercraft, chiefly, historical) A powerful armed naval vessel, primarily one armed with cannon and propelled by sails; a warship.


lexentry: eng/man_Friday__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: man Friday
trans_list: mão-de-obra
sense:
A trusted man whose job is to assist and organize someone else's day-to-day business or personal tasks; a personal assistant, a right-hand man; also, a trusted male companion.


lexentry: eng/man__Interjection__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: man
trans_list: cara
sense:
Used to place emphasis upon something or someone; sometimes, but not always, when actually addressing a man.


lexentry: eng/man__Noun__1
sense_num: 06
written_rep: man
trans_list: homem | varão | mane
sense:
A male person, usually an adult; a (generally adult male) sentient being, whether human, supernatural, elf, alien, etc.


lexentry: eng/man_cave__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: man cave
trans_list: covil masculino | espaço masculino
sense:
(informal, jocular) A part of a home specifically reserved for adult male activities, such as drinking beer, playing games and watching TV; often a garage or den.


lexentry: eng/man_day__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: man day
trans_list: dia por homem
sense:
The amount of work that one person can complete in one day, often considered to be equivalent to eight man hours


lexentry: eng/man_of_the_hour__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: man of the hour
trans_list: homem da vez
sense:
A man who has recently caught the attention of, or is being admired or honoured by, a large number of people.


lexentry: eng/man_overboard__Interjection__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: man overboard
trans_list: homem ao mar
sense:
(nautical) A cry used to announce that one of the crew or passengers has fallen over the side of the vessel.


lexentry: eng/manacle__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: manacle
trans_list: algema
sense:
A shackle for the wrist, usually consisting of a pair of joined rings; a handcuff; (by extension) a similar device put around an ankle to restrict free movement.


lexentry: eng/management__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: management
trans_list: administração | gerência
sense:
(uncountable) Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined specific goals.


lexentry: eng/manager__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: manager
trans_list: gerente | chefe | gerenciador
sense:
(management) A person whose job is to manage something, such as a business, a restaurant, or a sports team.


lexentry: eng/manchineel__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: manchineel
trans_list: mancenilha | mancenilheira
sense:
A tropical American tree (Hippomane mancinella), having apple-like, poisonous fruit, and a sap that causes blisters on contact with the skin.


lexentry: eng/mandala__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: mandala
trans_list: mandala
sense:
(Hinduism, Buddhism) Any ritualistic geometric design, symbolic of the Universe, used as an aid to meditation.


lexentry: eng/mandarin_duck__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mandarin duck
trans_list: pato-mandarim
sense:
A colorful perching duck that has a red bill, large white crescent above the eye and reddish face, Aix galericulata.


lexentry: eng/mandarin_orange__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mandarin orange
trans_list: bergamoteira | mexeriqueira | tangerineira
sense:
A small citrus tree (Citrus reticulata) with oblate fruits smaller than the (so-named) sweet oranges.


lexentry: eng/mandarin_orange__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: mandarin orange
trans_list: tangerina | bergamota | mexerica | mimosa
sense:
The fruit of this tree; in loose, informal usage, the term may include other similar citrus fruits such as Citrus unshiu (satsuma or mikan).


lexentry: eng/mandate__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mandate
trans_list: mandado
sense:
An official or authoritative command; an order or injunction; a commission; a judicial precept; an authorization.


lexentry: eng/mandola__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mandola
trans_list: mandola
sense:
(musical instruments) A stringed musical instrument resembling the mandolin, but of larger size and tuned lower.


lexentry: eng/mandolin__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mandolin
trans_list: bandolim
sense:
(string instrument) A stringed instrument of the lute family, having eight strings in four courses, frequently tuned as a violin, and with either a bowl-shaped back or a flat back.


lexentry: eng/mandorla__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mandorla
trans_list: mandorla
sense:
A vesica piscis-shaped aureola that surrounds the figures of Christ and the Virgin Mary, or represents God the Father (who is not traditionally depicted) in traditional Eastern Christian art.


lexentry: eng/mandrake__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: mandrake
trans_list: mandrágora
sense:
Any plant of the genus Mandragora, certain of which are said to have medicinal or aphrodisiac properties; the root of these plants often resembles the shape of a small person, hence occasioning various mythic, magical, or occult uses.


lexentry: eng/mandrake__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: mandrake
trans_list: mandrágora
sense:
A root of a mandrake plant that resembled human form, especially one kept or used for magic or occult purposes.


lexentry: eng/mandrel__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mandrel
trans_list: mandril
sense:
A round object used as an aid for shaping a material, e.g. shaping or enlarging a ring, or bending or enlarging a pipe without creasing or kinking it.


lexentry: eng/manes__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: manes
trans_list: manes
sense:
The souls or spirits of dead ancestors, conceived as deities or the subjects of reverence, or of other deceased relatives.


lexentry: eng/maneuver__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: maneuver
trans_list: manobra | exercício
sense:
(military) The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units. [from 18th c.]


lexentry: eng/maneuver__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: maneuver
trans_list: manobra
sense:
A movement of the body, or with an implement, instrument etc., especially one performed with skill or dexterity. [from 18th c.]


lexentry: eng/maneuver__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: maneuver
trans_list: manobrar
sense:
(ambitransitive) To move (something, or oneself) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position.


lexentry: eng/manga__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: manga
trans_list: mangá | manga
sense:
(countable, loosely, sometimes, proscribed) Any comic in such a style, regardless of the country of origin.


lexentry: eng/manganese__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: manganese
trans_list: manganês | manganésio
sense:
(uncountable) A metallic chemical element (symbol Mn) with an atomic number of 25, not a free element in nature but often found in minerals in combination with iron, and useful in industrial alloy production.


lexentry: eng/mange__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mange
trans_list: sarna
sense:
(veterinary medicine) A skin disease of nonhuman mammals caused by parasitic mites (Sarcoptes spp., Demodecidae spp.).


lexentry: eng/manhood__Noun__1
sense_num: 05
written_rep: manhood
trans_list: virilidade
sense:
The self-concept of a man being with respect to his possession of the various qualities traditionally and ideally ascribed to manliness; a man's sense or view of himself as being more or less manly.


lexentry: eng/manic__Adjective__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: manic
trans_list: maníaco
sense:
(psychiatry) Suffering from mania, the state of an abnormally elevated or irritable mood, arousal, and/or energy levels.


lexentry: eng/manicule__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: manicule
trans_list: ponteiro
sense:
(typography) A symbol resembling a hand with the index finger extended, used to draw attention to or indicate something.


lexentry: eng/manifest__Adjective__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: manifest
trans_list: manifesto | óbvio
sense:
Obvious to the understanding; apparent to the mind; easily apprehensible; plain; not obscure or hidden.


lexentry: eng/manifest__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: manifest
trans_list: manifestar
sense:
(transitive) To show plainly; to make to appear distinctly, usually to the mind; to put beyond question or doubt; to display; to exhibit.


lexentry: eng/manifest_destiny__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: manifest destiny
trans_list: destino manifesto
sense:
The political doctrine or belief held by the United States of America, particularly during its expansion, that the nation was destined to expand toward the west.


lexentry: eng/manifest_destiny__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: manifest destiny
trans_list: destino manifesto
sense:
The political doctrine or belief held by many citizens of the United States of America that their system is best, and the idea that all humans would like to become Americans.


lexentry: eng/manifest_destiny__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: manifest destiny
trans_list: destino manifesto
sense:
The belief that God supports the expansion of the United States of America throughout the entire North American continent except Mexico.


lexentry: eng/manifold__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: manifold
trans_list: variedade
sense:
(mathematics) A topological space that looks locally like the "ordinary" Euclidean space \mathbb{R}^n and is Hausdorff.


lexentry: eng/manila_paper__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: manila paper
trans_list: plástico-bolha
sense:
(sometimes, capitalized) A stiff paper with a yellowish-brown finish made from hemp obtained from the abaca plant.


lexentry: eng/manioc__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: manioc
trans_list: mandioca | macaxeira | aipim
sense:
(countable, uncountable) The tropical plant Manihot esculenta, from which cassava and tapioca are prepared.


lexentry: eng/maniple__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: maniple
trans_list: manípulo
sense:
(Ancient Rome, military) A division of the Roman army numbering 120 (or sometimes 60) soldiers exclusive of officers; (generally, obsolete) any small body of soldiers.


lexentry: eng/maniple__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: maniple
trans_list: manípulo
sense:
(Christianity, chiefly, historical) In Western Christianity, an ornamental band or scarf worn upon the left arm as a part of the vestments of a priest in the Roman Catholic Church, and sometimes the Church of England.


lexentry: eng/manipulate__Verb__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: manipulate
trans_list: manipular | manusear
sense:
(transitive, medicine) To handle and move a body part, either as an examination or for a therapeutic purpose


lexentry: eng/manliness__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: manliness
trans_list: hombridade | virilidade
sense:
The quality of being manly; the set of qualities, traits and abilities considered appropriate to men (as opposed to women or children); similarity to a man.


lexentry: eng/manometer__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: manometer
trans_list: manómetro
sense:
An instrument to measure pressure in a fluid, especially a double-legged liquid column gauge used to measure the difference in the pressures of two fluids.


lexentry: eng/manor__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: manor
trans_list: feudo
sense:
A district over which a feudal lord could exercise certain rights and privileges in medieval western Europe.


lexentry: eng/manslaughter__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: manslaughter
trans_list: homicídio culposo
sense:
(law) The unlawful killing of a human, either in negligence or incidentally to the commission of some unlawful act, but without specific malice, or upon a sudden excitement of anger; considered less culpable than murder, but more culpable than justifiable homicide.


lexentry: eng/manta_ray__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: manta ray
trans_list: jamanta | manta
sense:
Any of several very large pelagic rays formerly of the genus Manta, now placed in genus Mobula, with winglike pectoral fins, a long tail, and two fins resembling horns that project from the head.


lexentry: eng/manticore__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: manticore
trans_list: manticora | mantícora
sense:
(Greek mythology) A beast with the body of a lion (usually red), the tail of a scorpion, and the head/face of a man with a mouth filled with multiple rows of sharp teeth (like a shark), said to be able to shoot spikes from its tail or mane to paralyse prey. It may be horned, winged, or both; its voice is described as a mixture of pipes and trumpets.


lexentry: eng/mantis__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mantis
trans_list: louva-a-deus | mantídeo
sense:
Any of various large insects of the order Mantodea that catch insects or other small animals with their powerful forelegs.


lexentry: eng/mantis_shrimp__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mantis shrimp
trans_list: lacraia-do-mar | lagosta-gafanhoto | tamarutaca
sense:
A stomatopod, a marine crustacean of the order Stomatopoda, with powerful claws and a carapace which covers only the rear part of the head and part of the thorax.


lexentry: eng/mantissa__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: mantissa
trans_list: mantissa
sense:
(mathematics) The part of a common logarithm after the decimal point, the fractional part of a logarithm.


lexentry: eng/mantle__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mantle
trans_list: manto
sense:
A piece of clothing somewhat like an open robe or cloak, especially that worn by Orthodox bishops. [from 9th c.]


lexentry: eng/mantle_plume__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mantle plume
trans_list: pluma
sense:
(geology) An upwelling of abnormally hot molten material from the Earth's mantle which spreads sideways when it reaches the lithosphere.


lexentry: eng/manumission__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: manumission
trans_list: alforria
sense:
Release from slavery or other legally sanctioned servitude; the giving of freedom; the act of manumitting.


lexentry: eng/manure__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: manure
trans_list: esterco | estrume
sense:
Animal excrement, especially that of common domestic farm animals and when used as fertilizer. Generally speaking, from cows, horses, sheep, pigs and chickens.


lexentry: eng/manuscript__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: manuscript
trans_list: manuscrito
sense:
A book, composition or any other document, written by hand (or manually typewritten), not mechanically reproduced.


lexentry: eng/manuscript__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: manuscript
trans_list: manuscrito
sense:
A single, original copy of a book, article, composition etc, written by hand or even printed, submitted as original for (copy-editing and) reproductive publication.


lexentry: eng/many_a__Determiner__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: many a
trans_list: algum
sense:
Being one of a large number, each one of many; belonging to an aggregate or category, considered singly as one of a kind.


lexentry: eng/many_a_mickle_makes_a_muckle__Proverb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: many a mickle makes a muckle
trans_list: grão a grão enche a galinha o papo
sense:
(chiefly, Northern England, Scotland) A lot of small amounts, put together, become a large amount. [from 1793]


lexentry: eng/map__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: map
trans_list: mapa | carta | carta geográfica
sense:
A visual representation of an area, whether real or imaginary, showing the relative positions of places and other features.


lexentry: eng/map__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: map
trans_list: aplicação | função | transformação
sense:
(mathematics) A function, especially a function satisfying a certain property (e.g. continuity, linearity, etc.; see Usage notes).


lexentry: eng/map__Verb__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: map
trans_list: mapear
sense:
(transitive, followed by a "to" phrase) To create a direct relationship to; to create a correspondence with.


lexentry: eng/map__Verb__1
sense_num: 05
written_rep: map
trans_list: mapear
sense:
(mathematics, transitive, followed by a "to" phrase) To act as a function on something, taking it to something else.


lexentry: eng/maqam__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: maqam
trans_list: estação
sense:
(music) A modal structure characterizing the art of music of countries in North Africa, West Asia and Central Asia.


lexentry: eng/maquiladora__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: maquiladora
trans_list: maquiladora
sense:
An assembly plant in Mexico owned by a company from the United States or another foreign country, using cheap local labour and imported components, and which then exports its products to the company's country of origin; also (by extension) similar factories in other countries. [from 20th c.]


lexentry: eng/maquis__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: maquis
trans_list: maquis
sense:
(historical) The French resistance movement during World War II, or other similar movements elsewhere. [from 1940s]


lexentry: eng/marabou__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: marabou
trans_list: marabu
sense:
Leptoptilos crumeniferus, a large wading bird native to Africa, with a naked head and neck adapted for scavenging.


lexentry: eng/maraca__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: maraca
trans_list: maraca
sense:
(musical instrument) A Latin American percussion instrument consisting of a hollow-gourd rattle containing pebbles or beans and often played in pairs, as a rhythm instrument.


lexentry: eng/marble__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: marble
trans_list: berlinde | bola de gude
sense:
(countable, games) A small ball used in games, originally of marble but now usually of glass or ceramic. [from 17th c.]


lexentry: eng/marbled_cat__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: marbled cat
trans_list: gato marmorado
sense:
Pardofelis marmorata, a cat similar in size to the domestic cat, with a longer, more thickly furred tail.


lexentry: eng/marcasite__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: marcasite
trans_list: marcassita
sense:
(mineral) The orthorhombic form of iron disulfide, FeS2, occurring as yellow crystals. [from 19th c.]


lexentry: eng/march__Noun__2
sense_num: 01
written_rep: march
trans_list: fronteira
sense:
(now, _, archaic, historical, often plural) A border region, especially one originally set up to defend a boundary.


lexentry: eng/march_to_the_beat_of_a_different_drum__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: march to the beat of a different drum
trans_list: fazer as coisas do seu jeito
sense:
(idiomatic) To do things in one's own way regardless of societal norms and conventional expectations.


lexentry: eng/marching_band__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: marching band
trans_list: banda
sense:
A group of instrumental musicians who generally perform outdoors, and who often incorporate movement, usually some type of marching, with their musical performance.


lexentry: eng/mare__Noun__3
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mare
trans_list: mar
sense:
(planetology) A large, dark plain, which may have the appearance of a sea, such as those on the Moon


lexentry: eng/marfanoid__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: marfanoid
trans_list: marfanoide
sense:
(medicine, of a condition) Apparently similar to Marfan syndrome, but not necessarily associated with the elastin gene.


lexentry: eng/margarine__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: margarine
trans_list: margarina
sense:
A spread, manufactured from a blend of vegetable oils (some of which are hydrogenated), emulsifiers etc, mostly used as a substitute for butter.


lexentry: eng/margin__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: margin
trans_list: margem
sense:
(typography) The edge of the paper, typically left blank when printing but sometimes used for annotations etc.


lexentry: eng/marginal__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: marginal
trans_list: marginal | periférico
sense:
(uncomparable) Of, relating to, or located at or near a margin or edge; also figurative usages of location and margin (edge).


lexentry: eng/marginalize__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: marginalize
trans_list: alienação
sense:
(transitive) To relegate (something, especially a topic or a group of people) to the margins or to a lower limit; to exclude socially or otherwise.


lexentry: eng/margrave__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: margrave
trans_list: margrave
sense:
(historical) A feudal era military-administrative officer of comital rank in the Carolingian empire and some successor states, originally in charge of a border area.


lexentry: eng/margrave__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: margrave
trans_list: margrave
sense:
(historical) A hereditary ruling prince in certain feudal states of the Holy Roman Empire and elsewhere; the titular equivalent became known as marquis or marquess.


lexentry: eng/marimba__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: marimba
trans_list: marimba
sense:
(musical instrument) A percussion instrument with African origins, similar to a xylophone with resonators, but much lower in range and darker in timbre.


lexentry: eng/marinade__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: marinade
trans_list: marinada
sense:
A seasoned, often acidic liquid mixture in which food is marinated, or soaked, usually to flavor and prepare it for cooking.


lexentry: eng/marinate__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: marinate
trans_list: marinar
sense:
(ergative) To allow a sauce or flavoring mixture to absorb into something; to steep or soak something in a marinade to flavor or prepare it for cooking.


lexentry: eng/marine__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: marine
trans_list: marinho | marítimo
sense:
Belonging to or characteristic of the sea; existing or found in the sea; formed or produced by the sea.


lexentry: eng/marine__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: marine
trans_list: fuzileiro naval
sense:
(military, nautical) A soldier, normally a member of a marine corps, trained to serve on board or from a ship.


lexentry: eng/marine_corps__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: marine corps
trans_list: infantaria de marinha | infantaria naval
sense:
A military organization of marines, soldiers who are trained and equipped to fight on or from ships.


lexentry: eng/marine_mammal__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: marine mammal
trans_list: mamífero marinho
sense:
A mammal which lives partly or wholly in the ocean, or at least is heavily dependent on the ocean for its lifestyle; such as whales, sirenians, seals, the sea otter or the polar bear.


lexentry: eng/marital_status__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: marital status
trans_list: estado civil
sense:
One of several discrete options describing a person's relationship with a significant other, such as single, married, divorced, widowed, civil union, domestic partnership, etc.


lexentry: eng/maritime_republic__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: maritime republic
trans_list: república marítima
sense:
(historical) Any of several city-states of Italy and Dalmatia which established colonies and trading posts across the Mediterranean and the Black Sea during the Middle Ages.


lexentry: eng/mark__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: mark
trans_list: nota
sense:
A score for finding the correct answer, or other academic achievement; the sum of such points gained as out of a possible total. [from 19th c.]


lexentry: eng/mark__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: mark
trans_list: marca | mancha
sense:
A visible impression or sign; a blemish, scratch, or stain, whether accidental or intentional. [from 9th c.]


lexentry: eng/mark__Noun__2
sense_num: 03
written_rep: mark
trans_list: marco
sense:
(historical) A half pound, a former English and Scottish currency equivalent to 13 shillings and fourpence and notionally equivalent to a mark of sterling silver.


lexentry: eng/mark__Verb__1
sense_num: 18
written_rep: mark
trans_list: corrigir
sense:
(Canada, UK) To indicate the correctness of and give a score to (a school assignment, exam answers, etc.).


lexentry: eng/mark__Verb__1
sense_num: 21
written_rep: mark
trans_list: marcar
sense:
(sports) To follow a player not in possession of the ball when defending, to prevent them receiving a pass easily.


lexentry: eng/mark_of_the_beast__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mark of the beast
trans_list: marca da besta
sense:
(theology, eschatology) a mark on the person of worshippers of the Antichrist; without the mark one cannot buy or sell.


lexentry: eng/marker__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: marker
trans_list: marcador
sense:
(biology) A gene or DNA sequence with a known location on a chromosome that can be used to identify individuals or species.


lexentry: eng/marker__Noun__1
sense_num: 06
written_rep: marker
trans_list: marcador | marco
sense:
(competition, _, law) A formal certification that a company was the first to approach a competition authority to reveal the existence of a cartel, generally entitling it to greater leniency during the cartel's dissolution and punishment.


lexentry: eng/market__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: market
trans_list: mercado | feira | de mercado
sense:
City square or other fairly spacious site where traders set up stalls and buyers browse the merchandise.


lexentry: eng/market_basket__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: market basket
trans_list: cesta básica
sense:
(economics) A list of items used specifically to track the progress of inflation in an economy or specific market.


lexentry: eng/market_economy__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: market economy
trans_list: economia de mercado
sense:
An economy in which goods and services are exchanged in a market, as opposed to a state-controlled economy.


lexentry: eng/market_failure__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: market failure
trans_list: falha de mercado
sense:
(economics) A situation in which the allocation of goods and services by a free market is not efficient.


lexentry: eng/market_share__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: market share
trans_list: fatia de mercado | parcela de mercado | participação em mercado | participação no mercado
sense:
The percentage of some market held by a company, country, (sub)sector or any other actor or aggregate.


lexentry: eng/market_value__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: market value
trans_list: valor de mercado
sense:
(finance) The price which a seller or insurer might reasonably expect to fetch for goods, services or securities on the open market.


lexentry: eng/marketing__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: marketing
trans_list: marketing | mercadologia
sense:
(uncountable) The promotion, distribution and selling of a product or service; the work of a marketer; includes market research and advertising.


lexentry: eng/markka__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: markka
trans_list: marco
sense:
A (Finnish) mark, the currency used in Finland before the introduction of the euro, consisting of 100 penni. Abbreviation FIM.


lexentry: eng/markup__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: markup
trans_list: marcação
sense:
(computing) The notation that is used to indicate the meaning of the elements in an electronic document, or to dictate how text should be displayed.


lexentry: eng/marl__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: marl
trans_list: marga
sense:
A mixed earthy substance, consisting of carbonate of lime, clay, and possibly sand, in very variable proportions, and accordingly designated as calcareous, clayey, or sandy.


lexentry: eng/marlin__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: marlin
trans_list: agulhão-de-vela | espadim | marlim | peixe-vela
sense:
Any species of game fish belonging to either of the genera Tetrapturus or Makaira, with a crested dorsal fin and a pointed, spear-like projection of the upper jaw.


lexentry: eng/marmoset__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: marmoset
trans_list: mico | sagui | sauim | soim
sense:
A small monkey, now specifically a Central and South American monkey of the genera Callithrix, Mico, Cebuella, or Callibella, with claws instead of nails, and a rather primitive layout. [from 14th c.]


lexentry: eng/marmot__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: marmot
trans_list: marmota
sense:
Any of several large ground-dwelling rodents of the genera Marmota and Cynomys in the squirrel family.


lexentry: eng/marquetry__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: marquetry
trans_list: marchetaria
sense:
(uncountable, woodworking) A decorative technique in which veneers of wood, ivory, metal etc. are inlaid into a wooden surface to form intricate designs.


lexentry: eng/marriage_agency__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: marriage agency
trans_list: agência de casamento
sense:
A business that endeavors to introduce men and women for the purpose of marriage, dating or penpals.


lexentry: eng/marriage_certificate__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: marriage certificate
trans_list: certidão de casamento
sense:
(law) An official record indicating that two individuals were legally married on the date of the certificate.


lexentry: eng/marriage_of_convenience__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: marriage of convenience
trans_list: casamento de conveniência | casamento por conveniência
sense:
A marriage motivated by some reason other than love; for example, one conducted to obtain residence rights in a country, for financial gain, or for political purposes.


lexentry: eng/marry__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: marry
trans_list: casar
sense:
(intransitive) To enter into the conjugal or connubial state; to take a husband or a wife. [from 14th c.]


lexentry: eng/marry__Verb__1
sense_num: 05
written_rep: marry
trans_list: casar
sense:
(transitive) To unite in wedlock or matrimony; to perform the ceremony of joining spouses; to bring about a marital union according to the laws or customs of a place. [from 16th c.]


lexentry: eng/marsh_mallow__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: marsh mallow
trans_list: alteia | malvavisco | malvaísco
sense:
A European species of plant in the mallow family, Althaea officinalis, historically used medicinally and the source of what became the modern marshmallow confection (which no longer contains the plant).


lexentry: eng/marshal__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: marshal
trans_list: marechal
sense:
(historical) A high-ranking officer in the household of a medieval prince or lord, who was originally in charge of the cavalry and later the military forces in general.


lexentry: eng/marshal__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: marshal
trans_list: marechal
sense:
A military officer of the highest rank in several countries, including France and the former Soviet Union; equivalent to a general of the army in the United States. See also field marshal.


lexentry: eng/marshmallow__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: marshmallow
trans_list: marshmallow | maxemelo | merengue
sense:
(countable, uncountable) A type of confectionery, originally (since Ancient Egyptian times) made from this plant, but now generally made of sugar or corn syrup, gelatin that has been presoftened in water, gum arabic, flavorings, and sometimes beaten egg whites, all whipped to a spongy consistency. [from 19th c.]


lexentry: eng/marshrutka__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: marshrutka
trans_list: táxi-lotação
sense:
(transport) A share taxi in the CIS countries, the Baltic states, and Bulgaria. The role of the modern marshrutka is similar to that of the minibus in other countries, except that some implementations of marshrutka allow passengers to stand.


lexentry: eng/marsupial__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: marsupial
trans_list: marsupial
sense:
Any member of the mammalian infraclass Marsupialia, including those where the female has a pouch in which it rears its young through early infancy, such as kangaroos, koalas, wombats and opossums, as well as the pouchless shrew opossums.


lexentry: eng/martial_art__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: martial art
trans_list: arte marcial
sense:
Any of several fighting styles which contain systematized methods of training for combat, both armed and unarmed; often practiced as a sport, e.g. boxing, karate, judo, silat, wrestling, or Muay Thai.


lexentry: eng/martial_law__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: martial law
trans_list: lei marcial
sense:
Rule by military authorities, especially when imposed on a civilian population in time of war or other crisis, or in an occupied territory.


lexentry: eng/martin__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: martin
trans_list: andorinha
sense:
Any of various passerine birds of the family Hirundinidae, which also includes swallows, that catch insects whilst flying.


lexentry: eng/martini__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: martini
trans_list: martíni
sense:
(sometimes, proscribed) Any cocktail served in a cocktail glass, often sweet or fruity and aimed at women.


lexentry: eng/martyr__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: martyr
trans_list: mártir
sense:
One who willingly accepts being put to death for adhering openly to one's religious beliefs; notably, saints canonized after martyrdom.


lexentry: eng/martyr__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: martyr
trans_list: mártir
sense:
(by extension) One who sacrifices their life, station, or something of great personal value, for the sake of principle or to sustain a cause.


lexentry: eng/martyr__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: martyr
trans_list: mártir
sense:
(with a prepositional phrase of cause) One who suffers greatly and/or constantly, even involuntarily.


lexentry: eng/martyr__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: martyr
trans_list: martirizar
sense:
(transitive) To make someone into a martyr by putting them to death for adhering to, or acting in accordance with, some belief, especially religious; to sacrifice on account of faith or profession.


lexentry: eng/martyrdom__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: martyrdom
trans_list: martírio
sense:
The condition of a martyr; the death of a martyr; the suffering of death on account of adherence to the Christian faith, or to any cause.


lexentry: eng/martyrology__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: martyrology
trans_list: martirológio
sense:
(Roman Catholicism, often, _, capitalized) A liturgical calendar of days for the commemoration of formally recognized saints, usually including some biographical notes.


lexentry: eng/marvel_of_Peru__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: marvel of Peru
trans_list: bonina | maravilha
sense:
Mirabilis jalapa, an ornamental flowering plant from the Americas, used until the 19th century also medicinally.


lexentry: eng/mascaron__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mascaron
trans_list: mascarão
sense:
(architectural element) A carved, ornamental face, usually human, sometimes frightening or chimeric whose alleged function was originally to frighten away evil spirits so that they would not enter the building.


lexentry: eng/mascot__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: mascot
trans_list: mascote
sense:
Something, especially a person or animal, used to symbolize a sports team, company, organization or other group.


lexentry: eng/mashed_potatoes__Noun__2
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mashed potatoes
trans_list: purê de batata | puré de batata | puré de batatas | purê de batatas
sense:
(uncountable, or, in the plural) A dish consisting of potatoes that have been boiled, mashed to a pulpy consistency, and mixed with such ingredients as butter or milk.


lexentry: eng/mask__Noun__1
sense_num: 06
written_rep: mask
trans_list: mascarada
sense:
(obsolete) A dramatic performance in which the actors wore masks and represented mythical or allegorical characters.


lexentry: eng/mask__Noun__1
sense_num: 13
written_rep: mask
trans_list: máscara
sense:
(computer graphics) A two-color (black and white) bitmap generated from an image, used to create transparency in the image.


lexentry: eng/masking_tape__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: masking tape
trans_list: fita crepe
sense:
A pressure-sensitive tape made of a thin and easy-to-tear paper characterized by its ease of removal, not leaving adhesive behind. It is used mainly in painting, to mask off areas that should not be painted.


lexentry: eng/masochist__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: masochist
trans_list: masoquista
sense:
Someone who enjoys pain or humiliation, or who derives pleasure from harming oneself or being harmed by others.


lexentry: eng/masonry__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: masonry
trans_list: alvenaria
sense:
That which is built by a mason; anything constructed of the materials used by masons, such as stone, brick, tiles, or the like. Dry masonry is applied to structures made without mortar.


lexentry: eng/masquerade__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: masquerade
trans_list: baile de máscaras
sense:
An assembly or party of people wearing (usually elaborate or fanciful) masks and costumes, and amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other diversions.


lexentry: eng/mass__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mass
trans_list: massa
sense:
(physics) A measure of the inertia of a mass of matter, one of four fundamental properties of matter. SI unit of mass: kilogram.


lexentry: eng/mass__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mass
trans_list: massa
sense:
A quantity of matter cohering together so as to make one body, or an aggregation of particles or things which collectively make one body or quantity, usually of considerable size.


lexentry: eng/mass_extinction__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mass extinction
trans_list: extinção em massa
sense:
(evolutionary theory, geology) A sharp decrease in the total number of species in a relatively short period of time; specifically, a loss of ∼75% of all species on the planet over a geologically interval of less than 3 million years, as a result of a mass extinction event.


lexentry: eng/mass_media__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mass media
trans_list: meios de comunicação
sense:
Collectively, the communications media, especially television, radio, and newspapers, that reach the mass of the people.


lexentry: eng/mass_number__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mass number
trans_list: número de massa
sense:
(physics, physical chemistry) The total number of protons and neutrons in an atomic nucleus. Symbol: A


lexentry: eng/mass_shooting__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mass shooting
trans_list: disparo
sense:
(chiefly, US, crime) The shooting of multiple people over a short period of time, particularly when there are many victims and/or the victims are chosen indiscriminately.


lexentry: eng/mass_spectrometry__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mass spectrometry
trans_list: espectrometria de massa
sense:
(physics, analytical chemistry) An analytical technique that measures the mass / charge ratio of the ions formed when a molecule or atom is ionized, vaporized and introduced into a vacuum. Mass spectrometry may also involve breaking molecules into fragments - thus enabling its structure to be determined.


lexentry: eng/massacre__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: massacre
trans_list: massacre
sense:
The killing of a considerable number (usually limited to people) where little or no resistance can be made, with indiscriminate violence, without necessity, and/or contrary to civilized norms.


lexentry: eng/massacre__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: massacre
trans_list: massacrar
sense:
(transitive) To kill in considerable numbers where little or no resistance can be made, with indiscriminate violence, without necessity, and contrary to civilized norms. (Often limited to the killing of human beings.)


lexentry: eng/massage__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: massage
trans_list: massagem
sense:
The action of rubbing, kneading or hitting someone's body, to help the person relax, prepare for muscular action (as in contact sports) or to relieve aches.


lexentry: eng/massage__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: massage
trans_list: massagear | massajar
sense:
(transitive) To rub and knead (someone's body or a part of a body), to perform a massage on (somebody).


lexentry: eng/masseter__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: masseter
trans_list: músculo masseter
sense:
(muscle) The large muscle which runs through the rear part of the cheek from the temporal bone to the lower jaw on each side, raises the lower jaw, and assists in mastication.


lexentry: eng/massify__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: massify
trans_list: massificar
sense:
(transitive, and, intransitive, anthropology) To become, or cause to become, oriented toward mass production, mass consumption, and high throughput rather than individuality.


lexentry: eng/mast__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mast
trans_list: mastro
sense:
(nautical, communications, aviation) A tall, slim post or tower, usually tapering upward, used to support, for example, sails or observation platforms on a ship, the main rotor of a helicopter, flags, floodlights, meteorological instruments, or communications equipment, such as an aerial, usually supported by guy-wires (except in the case of a helicopter). [from 9th c.]


lexentry: eng/mastaba__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: mastaba
trans_list: mastaba
sense:
(architecture) A rectangular structure with a flat top and slightly sloping sides, built during Ancient Egyptian times above tombs that were situated on flat land. Mastabas were made of wood, mud bricks, stone, or a combination of these materials. Some are solid structures, while others can contain one or more rooms, sometimes decorated with paintings or inscriptions.


lexentry: eng/master's_degree__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: master's degree
trans_list: mestrado
sense:
A postgraduate degree which aims to assist students in developing a mastery for a particular academic field or profession.


lexentry: eng/master__Noun__1
sense_num: 15
written_rep: master
trans_list: senhorzinho
sense:
(legal) A parajudicial officer (such as a referee, an auditor, an examiner, or an assessor) specially appointed to help a court with its proceedings.


lexentry: eng/master__Verb__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: master
trans_list: dominar | masterizar
sense:
(transitive) To become the master of; to subject to one's will, control, or authority; to conquer; to overpower; to subdue.


lexentry: eng/master_of_ceremonies__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: master of ceremonies
trans_list: mestre de cerimônias
sense:
Someone who conducts a programme of varied entertainment, for example by introducing performers to the audience.


lexentry: eng/masterpiece__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: masterpiece
trans_list: obra prima
sense:
A piece of work that has been given much critical praise, especially one that is considered the greatest work of a person's career.


lexentry: eng/masterwort__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: masterwort
trans_list: imperatória
sense:
Peucedanum ostruthium, an umbelliferous plant grown in gardens, formerly much used for medicinal purposes. [from 16th c.]


lexentry: eng/masthead__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: masthead
trans_list: título
sense:
(UK, AU) The title (normally in a large and distinctive font) of a newspaper or other periodical at the top of the front page; (by extension) the publication itself or the rights to it.


lexentry: eng/mastic__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: mastic
trans_list: selante
sense:
(especially, Commonwealth English) Any of various cements, usually flexible and waterproof, used as an adhesive, sealant, caulk, or filler.


lexentry: eng/mastiff__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mastiff
trans_list: dogue | mastim
sense:
One of an old breed of powerful, deep-chested, and smooth-coated dogs, used chiefly as watchdogs and guard dogs.


lexentry: eng/mastodon__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mastodon
trans_list: mastodonte
sense:
Extinct elephant-like mammal of the genus †Mammut that flourished worldwide from Miocene through Pleistocene times; differs from elephants and mammoths in the form of the molar teeth.


lexentry: eng/masturbate__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: masturbate
trans_list: masturbar | masturbar-se
sense:
(intransitive) To stimulate oneself sexually, especially by use of one’s hand or a sex toy made for this purpose, often to the point of ejaculation or orgasm.


lexentry: eng/masturbation__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: masturbation
trans_list: masturbação | punheta
sense:
Sexual stimulation of the genitals or other erotic regions, often to orgasm, usually in the context of oneself.


lexentry: eng/mat__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mat
trans_list: esteira | capacho
sense:
A flat piece of coarse material used for wiping one’s feet, or as a decorative or protective floor covering.


lexentry: eng/match__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: match
trans_list: jogo | partida | combate | luta
sense:
(sports) A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet (commonly called a "bout"), a baseball game, or a cricket match.


lexentry: eng/match__Noun__2
sense_num: 01
written_rep: match
trans_list: fósforo | palito de fósforo
sense:
A device made of wood or paper, at the tip coated with chemicals that ignite with the friction of being dragged (struck) against a rough dry surface.


lexentry: eng/match_fixing__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: match fixing
trans_list: resultado combinado
sense:
(sports) The act of losing, or playing to a pre-determined result, in sports matches after betting against oneself.


lexentry: eng/mate__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mate
trans_list: colega
sense:
A fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate.


lexentry: eng/mate__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: mate
trans_list: camarada | cara | chapa | mano
sense:
(colloquial, British, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, sometimes elsewhere in the Commonwealth) A friend, usually of the same sex.


lexentry: eng/mate__Noun__1
sense_num: 05
written_rep: mate
trans_list: colega
sense:
(nautical) In naval ranks, a non-commissioned officer or his subordinate (e.g. Boatswain's Mate, Gunner's Mate, Sailmaker's Mate, etc).


lexentry: eng/materialism__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: materialism
trans_list: materialismo
sense:
Constant concern over material possessions and wealth; a great or excessive regard for worldly concerns.


lexentry: eng/maternal_grandfather__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: maternal grandfather
trans_list: avô maternal
sense:
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see maternal,‎ grandfather. (This entry is a translation hub.)


lexentry: eng/maternal_grandmother__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: maternal grandmother
trans_list: avó materna
sense:
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see maternal,‎ grandmother. (This entry is a translation hub.)


lexentry: eng/mathematical_analysis__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mathematical analysis
trans_list: análise
sense:
(mathematics) The mathematical study of functions, sequences, series, limits, derivatives and integrals.


lexentry: eng/mathematics__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mathematics
trans_list: matemática
sense:
An abstract representational system studying numbers, shapes, structures, quantitative change and relationships between them.


lexentry: eng/mathematics__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: mathematics
trans_list: matemática
sense:
A person's ability to count, calculate, and use different systems of mathematics at differing levels.


lexentry: eng/matrix__Noun__1
sense_num: 09
written_rep: matrix
trans_list: matriz
sense:
(mathematics) A rectangular arrangement of numbers or terms having various uses such as transforming coordinates in geometry, solving systems of linear equations in linear algebra and representing graphs in graph theory.


lexentry: eng/matte__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: matte
trans_list: passe-partout
sense:
(arts, photography) A decorative border around a picture used to inset and center the contents of a frame.


lexentry: eng/matter__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: matter
trans_list: questão
sense:
(philosophy) Aristotelian: undeveloped potentiality subject to change and development; formlessness. Matter receives form, and becomes substance.


lexentry: eng/matter__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: matter
trans_list: matéria | questão | assunto
sense:
An affair, condition, or subject, especially one of concern or (especially when preceded by the) one that is problematic.


lexentry: eng/matter__Verb__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: matter
trans_list: importar
sense:
(transitive, in negative constructions, now, England, _, regional, Caribbean) To care about, to mind; to find important. [from 17th c.]


lexentry: eng/mattress__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mattress
trans_list: colchão
sense:
A pad on which a person can recline and sleep, usually having an inner section of coiled springs covered with foam or other cushioning material then enclosed with cloth fabric.


lexentry: eng/mattress_protector__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mattress protector
trans_list: protetor de colchão
sense:
An item of removable bedding that sits on top of or encases a mattress to protect it from stains and sometimes to protect the sleeper from allergens and irritants.


lexentry: eng/matura__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: matura
trans_list: diploma do ensino médio (BRA)
sense:
A final exam that young adults (aged 18 or 19) take at the end of their secondary education in certain European countries.


lexentry: eng/maturity_date__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: maturity date
trans_list: data-limite
sense:
(finance) The date on which a principal amount of a note, draft, acceptance bond, or other debt instrument becomes due or payable.


lexentry: eng/maundy__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: maundy
trans_list: lava-pés
sense:
(Christianity) The ceremony of washing the feet of poor persons or inferiors, performed as a religious rite on Maundy Thursday in commemoration of Christ's washing the disciples' feet at the Last Supper.


lexentry: eng/maven__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: maven
trans_list: entendida | entendido | experta | experto
sense:
(chiefly, US) An expert in a given field; also, a person who is interested in and knowledgeable about a particular activity or thing; an aficionado.


lexentry: eng/maw__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: maw
trans_list: goela
sense:
The upper digestive tract (where food enters the body), especially the mouth and jaws of a fearsome and ravenous creature.


lexentry: eng/maxilla__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: maxilla
trans_list: maxila
sense:
(skeleton) Either of the two bones that lie with one on each side of the upper jaw lateral to the premaxilla and that in higher vertebrates bear most of the teeth.


lexentry: eng/maximum__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: maximum
trans_list: máximo
sense:
(mathematics) The greatest value of a set or other mathematical structure, especially the global maximum or a local maximum of a function.


lexentry: eng/may__Verb__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: may
trans_list: poder
sense:
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests. [from 9th c.]


lexentry: eng/may__Verb__1
sense_num: 06
written_rep: may
trans_list: que
sense:
(subjunctive present, defective, chiefly, poetic) Expressing a wish (with present subjunctive effect). [from 16th c.]


lexentry: eng/maybe__Adverb__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: maybe
trans_list: talvez | quiçá | pode ser | porventura | possivelmente | quem sabe
sense:
(as a pro-sentence) Perhaps that is true (expressing no commitment to a decision or a neutral viewpoint to a statement).


lexentry: eng/mayflower__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mayflower
trans_list: espiheiro alvar
sense:
Any of several plants that flower in May - especially the hawthorn (in Britain) and the trailing arbutus (in the US).


lexentry: eng/mayfly__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mayfly
trans_list: efêmera | efemérida
sense:
Any of the many fragile insects of the order Ephemeroptera that develop in fresh water and live very briefly as winged adults.


lexentry: eng/mayor_of_the_palace__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mayor of the palace
trans_list: administrador de aldeia
sense:
(historical) In the Merovingian kingdoms, the king’s steward and, by the 7th century, de facto regent.


lexentry: eng/mayoralty__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mayoralty
trans_list: câmara municipal
sense:
The office of a mayor, or the tenure during which a particular mayor holds office, where the time span may encompass one term or multiple terms.


lexentry: eng/maze__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: maze
trans_list: labirinto
sense:
A labyrinth; a puzzle consisting of a complicated network of paths or passages, the aim of which is to find one's way through. See one here.


lexentry: eng/me__Pronoun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: me
trans_list: eu
sense:
(nonstandard, not with a conjunction) As the subject of a verb. Sometimes used to indicate or imitate limited English fluency.


lexentry: eng/me_neither__Phrase__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: me neither
trans_list: eu também não | nem eu
sense:
(colloquial) Used to say that a negative-containing statement of the previous speaker applies to the speaker as well.


lexentry: eng/meadow__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: meadow
trans_list: prado
sense:
A field or pasture; a piece of land covered or cultivated with grass, usually intended to be mown for hay.


lexentry: eng/meal__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: meal
trans_list: refeição | comida
sense:
(countable) Food that is prepared and eaten, usually at a specific time, and usually in a comparatively large quantity (as opposed to a snack).


lexentry: eng/meal__Noun__2
sense_num: 01
written_rep: meal
trans_list: farinha
sense:
The coarse-ground edible part of various grains often used to feed animals; flour or a coarser blend than flour.


lexentry: eng/meal_ticket__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: meal ticket
trans_list: otário
sense:
(idiomatic) Someone or something that provides income or livelihood, especially as an exploited source.


lexentry: eng/mean__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: mean
trans_list: média | meio | recurso
sense:
Something which is intermediate or in the middle; an intermediate value or range of values; a medium. [from 14th c.]


lexentry: eng/mean__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: mean
trans_list: alto
sense:
(music, now, historical) The middle part of three-part polyphonic music; now specifically, the alto part in polyphonic music; an alto instrument. [from 15th c.]


lexentry: eng/mean__Noun__1
sense_num: 05
written_rep: mean
trans_list: média | meio | recurso
sense:
(statistics) The average of a set of values, calculated by summing them together and dividing by the number of terms; the arithmetic mean. [from 15th c.]


lexentry: eng/mean__Verb__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: mean
trans_list: falar sério
sense:
(transitive) To have conviction in (something said or expressed); to be sincere in (what one says). [from 18th c.]


lexentry: eng/mean_free_path__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mean free path
trans_list: livre percurso médio
sense:
(physics) The average distance travelled between two similar events; especially by molecules in a gas or liquid, electrons or phonons in a crystal or neutrons in a moderator.


lexentry: eng/meander__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: meander
trans_list: meandro
sense:
(geography) One of a series of regular sinuous curves, bends, loops, turns, or windings in the channel of a river, stream, or other watercourse


lexentry: eng/meaning_of_life__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: meaning of life
trans_list: sentido da vida
sense:
(philosophy, religion) A hypothetical answer to all of life's ultimate questions; the purpose or raison d'être of human life.


lexentry: eng/means_of_production__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: means of production
trans_list: meios de produção
sense:
(economics, Marxism) The combination of the means of labor, such as machines, tools, and equipment, and the subject of labor used by workers to make products.


lexentry: eng/measles__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: measles
trans_list: sarampo
sense:
(medicine) An acute and highly contagious disease which often afflicts children caused by the virus Measles morbillivirus and causing red rashes, fever, runny nose, coughing, and red eyes.


lexentry: eng/measure__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: measure
trans_list: medida
sense:
(mathematics, measure theory) A function which obeys a particular set of formal conditions, created to generalize and rigorize the notions of length, volume, and probability. Formally, a non-negative, countably additive set function on a sigma-algebra; see w:Measure (mathematics) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia. [from 20th c.]


lexentry: eng/measure__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: measure
trans_list: medida | medidor
sense:
The size of someone or something, as ascertained by measuring. (Now chiefly in make to measure.) [from 14th c.]


lexentry: eng/measure__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: measure
trans_list: compasso | mensura
sense:
(music) A musical designation consisting of all notes and or rests delineated by two vertical bars; an equal and regular division of the whole of a composition; a bar. [from 17th c.]


lexentry: eng/measure__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: measure
trans_list: medir
sense:
To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.


lexentry: eng/measure_out__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: measure out
trans_list: medir | mensurar
sense:
to measure an amount or quantity or size that is needed or wanted, to mark the dimensions of something.


lexentry: eng/measure_word__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: measure word
trans_list: classificador numeral
sense:
(linguistics) A word or morpheme used in combination with a numeral to indicate the count of nouns, used especially in Asian languages.


lexentry: eng/meatloaf__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: meatloaf
trans_list: rolo de carne
sense:
A dish of ground meat (usually made from ground beef, although lamb, pork, veal, venison, poultry and seafood are also used) formed into a loaf shape, mixed with egg and breadcrumbs, then baked or smoked, and usually served in slices.


lexentry: eng/mechanic__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: mechanic
trans_list: mecânico
sense:
Someone who builds or repairs machinery, a technician; now specifically, someone who works with and repairs the mechanical parts of a motor vehicle, aircraft or similar. [from 17th c.]


lexentry: eng/mechanical_engineering__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mechanical engineering
trans_list: engenharia mecânica
sense:
(engineering) The subfield of engineering concerned with designing and building machines and mechanical systems.


lexentry: eng/mechanical_pencil__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mechanical pencil
trans_list: lapiseira
sense:
(North America) A pencil with a replaceable and mechanically extendable lead that wears away with use, designed to provide lines of constant thickness without requiring sharpening, and typically featuring a small eraser at the end opposite the tip.


lexentry: eng/mechanism__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mechanism
trans_list: mecanismo
sense:
(within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.


lexentry: eng/mechanized_cavalry__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mechanized cavalry
trans_list: cavalaria mecanizada
sense:
The branch of the modern military that is transported by light fast vehicles (including jeeps and helicopters), now serving the function historically provided by a horse cavalry.


lexentry: eng/mechatronics__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mechatronics
trans_list: mecatrônica
sense:
The synergistic combination of mechanical engineering, electronic engineering and software engineering for the study of automata from an engineering perspective and the control of advanced hybrid systems.


lexentry: eng/meconium__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: meconium
trans_list: mecónio | mecônio
sense:
(medicine) A dark green mass, the contents of the fetal intestines during the later stages of mammalian gestation, that forms the first feces of the newborn.


lexentry: eng/meddlesome__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: meddlesome
trans_list: intrometido | enxerido
sense:
Characterised or marked by meddling; inclined or having a tendency to meddle or interfere in other people's business.


lexentry: eng/media__Noun__3
sense_num: 01
written_rep: media
trans_list: media | média | mídia
sense:
(often, treated as, _, uncountable) Means and institutions for publishing and broadcasting information.


lexentry: eng/media__Noun__3
sense_num: 03
written_rep: media
trans_list: media | média | mídia
sense:
(usually, with a definite article; often treated as, _, uncountable) The journalists and other professionals who comprise the mass communication industry.


lexentry: eng/media_outlet__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: media outlet
trans_list: veículo de comunicação | órgão de imprensa
sense:
(media) A publication or broadcast program that provides news and feature stories to the public through various distribution channels. Media outlets include newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and web sites.


lexentry: eng/medial__Adjective__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: medial
trans_list: central
sense:
(phonetics) (of a consonant) Central: produced when air flows across the center of the mouth over the tongue.


lexentry: eng/median__Adjective__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: median
trans_list: central | mediano
sense:
(anatomy, botany) In the middle of an organ, structure etc.; towards the median plane of an organ or limb. [from 16th c.]


lexentry: eng/median__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: median
trans_list: mediano
sense:
(anatomy, now, _, rare) A central vein or nerve, especially the median vein or median nerve running through the forearm and arm. [from 15th c.]


lexentry: eng/median__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: median
trans_list: mediana
sense:
(statistics) A number separating the higher half from the lower half of a data sample, population, or probability distribution. The median of a finite list of numbers can be found by arranging all the observations from lowest value to highest value and picking the middle one (e.g., the median of {3, 3, 5, 9, 11} is 5). If there is an even number of observations, then there is no single middle value; the median is then usually defined to be the mean of the two middle values. [from 19th c.]


lexentry: eng/mediate__Verb__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: mediate
trans_list: mediar
sense:
(intransitive) To intervene between conflicting parties in order to resolve differences or bring about a settlement.


lexentry: eng/mediatize__Verb__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: mediatize
trans_list: mediatizar
sense:
To filter (an event etc.) through the mass media; to exploit (something or someone) for media exposure. [from 20th c.]


lexentry: eng/medical_certificate__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: medical certificate
trans_list: atestado
sense:
A statement from a physician or other health care provider that attests to the result of a medical examination of a patient.


lexentry: eng/medical_history__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: medical history
trans_list: anamnes
sense:
Details of a patient's previous medical experiences, such as existing comorbidities, past infections, operations undergone, and medications taken.


lexentry: eng/medical_tourism__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: medical tourism
sense:
(pejorative) Travelling across international borders, generally from a rich country to a poor country, to deliver healthcare, often on a temporary basis.

trans_list:
turismo de saúde | turismo médico | viagens de saúde | viagens médicas | viagens para tratamento de saúde


lexentry: eng/medicine__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: medicine
trans_list: medicamento | remédio
sense:
(uncountable, countable) A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way; a pharmaceutical drug.


lexentry: eng/mediocrity__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mediocrity
trans_list: mediocridade
sense:
(uncountable) The condition of being mediocre; having only an average degree of quality, skills etc.; no better than standard.


lexentry: eng/mediopassive__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mediopassive
trans_list: médio-passivo
sense:
(grammar) Pertaining to a voice of a transitive verb that is both middle voice and passive voice or reflexive and passive voice.


lexentry: eng/mediterranean_sea__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mediterranean sea
trans_list: mar continental | mar mediterrâneo
sense:
(oceanography) A mostly enclosed sea that has limited exchange of deep water with outer oceans, and where the water circulation is dominated by salinity and temperature differences rather than winds.


lexentry: eng/medium__Adjective__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: medium
trans_list: ao ponto | no ponto
sense:
Of meat, cooked to a point greater than rare but less than well done; typically, so the meat is still red in the centre.


lexentry: eng/medium__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: medium
trans_list: meio
sense:
The material of the surrounding environment, e.g. solid, liquid, gas, vacuum, or a specific substance such as a solvent.


lexentry: eng/medium__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: medium
trans_list: meio | médio
sense:
(microbiology) A nutrient substance, commonly a solution or solid, for the growth of cells in vitro.


lexentry: eng/medium__Noun__1
sense_num: 06
written_rep: medium
trans_list: mediador
sense:
A means, channel, agency or go-between through which communication, commerce, etc is conveyed or carried on, or by which an aim is achieved.


lexentry: eng/medium__Noun__1
sense_num: 10
written_rep: medium
trans_list: médio
sense:
(countable, logic) The mean or middle term of a syllogism, that by which the extremes are brought into connection.


lexentry: eng/medium__Noun__1
sense_num: 11
written_rep: medium
trans_list: médium
sense:
(countable, spiritualism, plural mediums) Someone who supposedly conveys information from the spirit world.


lexentry: eng/medium__Noun__2
sense_num: 01
written_rep: medium
trans_list: médio
sense:
(uncountable, especially, clothing, food, or, drink) One of several common sizes to which an item may be manufactured.


lexentry: eng/medium__Noun__2
sense_num: 04
written_rep: medium
trans_list: médio
sense:
(countable, Ireland, dated, informal) A half-pint serving of Guinness (or other stout in some regions).


lexentry: eng/medium_rare__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: medium rare
trans_list: no ponto
sense:
(of cooking, particularly meats) Cooked somewhat lightly, so the meat is no longer red, but is not brown (in the case of beef); cooked to a degree between rare and medium.


lexentry: eng/mediumship__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mediumship
trans_list: mediunidade
sense:
(parapsychology) The state of being a medium (psychic conduit); purported ability to mediate communication between spirits of the dead and living human beings.


lexentry: eng/medlar__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: medlar
trans_list: nêspera | nespereira
sense:
Any tree of the genus Mespilus, now Crataegus sect. Mespilus, including many species now in other genera.


lexentry: eng/medley__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: medley
trans_list: estilos | medley
sense:
(swimming) A competitive swimming event that combines the four strokes of butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle. [from 20th c.]


lexentry: eng/medusa__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: medusa
trans_list: medusa
sense:
(zoology) A jellyfish; specifically, a non-polyp form of individual cnidarians, consisting of a gelatinous umbrella-shaped bell and trailing tentacles. [from 18th c.]


lexentry: eng/meerkat__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: meerkat
trans_list: suricate | suricato
sense:
Suricata suricatta, a small carnivorous mammal of the mongoose family, from the Kalahari Desert, known for its habit of standing on its hind legs.


lexentry: eng/meet__Verb__1
sense_num: 06
written_rep: meet
trans_list: encontrar | conhecer | satisfazer
sense:
To perceive; to come to a knowledge of; to have personal acquaintance with; to experience; to suffer.


lexentry: eng/mega-__Prefix__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: mega-
trans_list: mega-
sense:
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by one million (106.) SI Symbol: M.


lexentry: eng/megalomania__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: megalomania
trans_list: megalomania
sense:
A psychopathological condition characterized by delusional fantasies of wealth, power, or omnipotence.


lexentry: eng/megalopolis__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: megalopolis
trans_list: megalópole
sense:
A large conurbation, where two or more large cities have sprawled outward to meet, forming something larger than a metropolis; a megacity.


lexentry: eng/megaphone__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: megaphone
trans_list: megafone
sense:
A portable, usually hand-held, funnel-shaped device that is used to amplify a person’s natural voice toward a targeted direction.


lexentry: eng/megatsunami__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: megatsunami
trans_list: megatsunami
sense:
(oceanography) An extremely large tsunami-like wave caused by an avalanche or landslide displacing large amounts of water very quickly.


lexentry: eng/megrim__Noun__2
sense_num: 01
written_rep: megrim
trans_list: bruxa
sense:
A type of flatfish of the genus Lepidorhombus native to the northeastern Atlantic Ocean; specifically, the Cornish sole, sail-fluke, witch or whiff (Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis).


lexentry: eng/meibomian_gland__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: meibomian gland
trans_list: glândula acinotarsal
sense:
(ophthalmology, anatomy) A sebaceous gland at the rim of the eyelids, responsible for the production of meibum.


lexentry: eng/meiosis__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: meiosis
trans_list: meiose | miose
sense:
(usually, uncountable, cytology) Cell division of a diploid cell into four haploid cells, which develop to produce gametes.


lexentry: eng/melancholic__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: melancholic
trans_list: melancólico
sense:
Filled with or affected by melancholy—great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.


lexentry: eng/melanin__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: melanin
trans_list: melanina
sense:
(biochemistry) Any of a group of naturally occurring dark pigments, especially the pigment found in skin, hair, fur, and feathers.


lexentry: eng/melanoma__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: melanoma
trans_list: melanoma
sense:
(oncology, disease) A dark-pigmented, usually malignant tumor arising from a melanocyte and occurring most commonly in the skin.


lexentry: eng/melasma__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: melasma
trans_list: melasma
sense:
(pathology) A tan or dark skin discoloration, particularly common in pregnant women, thought to be caused by the stimulation of melanocytes by estrogen and progesterone.


lexentry: eng/melismatic__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: melismatic
trans_list: melismático
sense:
(music) Of, relating to, or being a melisma; the style of singing several notes to one syllable of text.


lexentry: eng/melliferous__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: melliferous
trans_list: melífero
sense:
(botany) Of a plant or its parts: bearing any substance (such as nectar or pollen) which is collected by bees to produce honey.


lexentry: eng/mellifluous__Adjective__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: mellifluous
trans_list: melífluo
sense:
(figurative) Sweet, smooth and musical; pleasant to hear (generally used of a person's voice, tone or writing style).


lexentry: eng/melodrama__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: melodrama
trans_list: melodrama
sense:
(countable) A drama abounding in romantic sentiment and agonizing situations, with a musical accompaniment only in parts which are especially thrilling or pathetic. In opera, a passage in which the orchestra plays a somewhat descriptive accompaniment, while the actor speaks


lexentry: eng/melt__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: melt
trans_list: derreter | fundir | liquefazer
sense:
(ergative) To change (or to be changed) from a solid state to a liquid state, usually by a gradual heat.


lexentry: eng/melt__Verb__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: melt
trans_list: derreter | fundir
sense:
(transitive, figurative) To soften, as by a warming or kindly influence; to relax; to render gentle or susceptible to mild influences; sometimes, in a bad sense, to take away the firmness of; to weaken.


lexentry: eng/melt_pond__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: melt pond
trans_list: lagoa de degelo
sense:
(glaciology) Pools of melted water which form on glacial, shelf, or sea ice, typically during warmer periods.


lexentry: eng/meltdown__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: meltdown
trans_list: derretimento nuclear
sense:
Severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and potentially in radiation escaping.


lexentry: eng/melting__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: melting
trans_list: fusão
sense:
The process of changing the state of a substance from solid to liquid by heating it past its melting point.


lexentry: eng/melting_point__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: melting point
trans_list: ponto de fusão
sense:
(chemistry, physics) The temperature at which the solid and liquid phases of a substance are in equilibrium; it is relatively insensitive to changes in pressure.


lexentry: eng/melting_pot__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: melting pot
trans_list: caldeirão
sense:
(figurative) A place where many divergent things (often races or cultures, but also talents) come together and are homogenized.


lexentry: eng/member_state__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: member state
trans_list: Estado-membro
sense:
A sovereign state which is a member of an international organisation or some kind of confederation of other such states.


lexentry: eng/membrane__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: membrane
trans_list: membrana
sense:
(anatomy, zootomy) A flexible enclosing or separating tissue forming a plane or film and separating two environments.


lexentry: eng/membrane__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: membrane
trans_list: membrana
sense:
A mechanical, thin, flat flexible part that can deform or vibrate when excited by an external force.


lexentry: eng/meme__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: meme
trans_list: meme
sense:
(originally) Any unit of (originally cultural) information, such as a practice or idea, that is transmitted verbally or by repeated action from one mind to another in a comparable way to the transmission of genes.


lexentry: eng/meme__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: meme
trans_list: meme
sense:
(Internet) Media, usually humorous, which is copied and circulated online with slight adaptations, such as basic pictures, video templates, etc. [from 1993]


lexentry: eng/memoir__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: memoir
trans_list: memória
sense:
A biography; a book describing the experiences of a subject from personal knowledge of the subject or from sources with personal knowledge of the subject.


lexentry: eng/memorial__Noun__1
sense_num: 06
written_rep: memorial
trans_list: monumento comemorativo
sense:
(legal) A statement of facts set out in the form of a petition to a person in authority, a court or tribunal, a government, etc. [from 17th c.]


lexentry: eng/memory__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: memory
trans_list: memória
sense:
(uncountable) The ability of the brain to record information or impressions with the facility of recalling them later at will.


lexentry: eng/memory__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: memory
trans_list: memória
sense:
(computing) The part of a computer that stores variable executable code or data (RAM) or unalterable executable code or default data (ROM).


lexentry: eng/memory_foam__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: memory foam
trans_list: espuma viscoelástica
sense:
Foam consisting of polyurethane and other chemicals used in the manufacturing of pillows, mattresses, laptop sleeves, etc, which reacts to body heat and molds to the shape of the body.


lexentry: eng/memory_hole__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: memory hole
trans_list: buraco da memória
sense:
A figurative place to which information is deliberately sent to be forgotten, or to which forgotten or lost information ends up; nowhere, oblivion.


lexentry: eng/memory_leak__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: memory leak
trans_list: vazamento de memória
sense:
(computing) Any of several faults in the memory allocation logic of a computer or program whereby parts of memory become hidden or unusable.


lexentry: eng/memory_stick__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: memory stick
trans_list: cartão de memória
sense:
(computing) One of a series of memory devices manufactured by the Sony Corporation ranging in size from a USB drive down to a flash card.


lexentry: eng/menagerie__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: menagerie
trans_list: menagerie | viveiro
sense:
A collection of live wild animals as an exhibition historically associated with the aristocracy and considered a precursor of modern zoos.


lexentry: eng/mendicant__Adjective__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: mendicant
trans_list: mendicante
sense:
Of or pertaining to a member of a religious order forbidden to own property, and who must beg for a living.


lexentry: eng/menhir__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: menhir
trans_list: menir
sense:
(archaeology) A single tall standing stone as a monument, especially one dating to prehistoric times.


lexentry: eng/meningitis__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: meningitis
trans_list: meningite
sense:
(pathology) Inflammation of the meninges, characterized by headache, neck stiffness and photophobia and also fever, chills, vomiting and myalgia.


lexentry: eng/meninx__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: meninx
trans_list: meninge
sense:
(anatomy, usually, in the plural) A membrane, especially one of the three membranes lining the skull and vertebral canal and enclosing the brain and spinal cord in vertebrates.


lexentry: eng/meniscus__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: meniscus
trans_list: menisco
sense:
The curved surface of liquids in tubes, whether concave or convex, caused by the surface tension of the liquid. [from 19th c.]


lexentry: eng/meniscus__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: meniscus
trans_list: menisco
sense:
(anatomy) Either of two parts of the human knee that provide structural integrity to the knee when it undergoes tension and torsion. [from 19th c.]


lexentry: eng/menologium__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: menologium
trans_list: menológio
sense:
A calendar of the days of the month or of all the days of the year divided by month, particularly as a table of information divided in this way and


lexentry: eng/menses__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: menses
trans_list: menstruação
sense:
The discharge of blood mixed with pieces of cellular tissue from the uterus out through the vagina, which occurs roughly every month in uninseminated women; menstrual flow.


lexentry: eng/mensiversary__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mensiversary
trans_list: mesversário
sense:
(rare) A day that marks an exact month (or specified number of months) since the occurrence of a significant event.


lexentry: eng/menstrual_cycle__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: menstrual cycle
trans_list: ciclo menstrual
sense:
The recurring cycle of physiological changes in the uninseminated females of some animal species that is associated with reproductive fertility; especially the cycle in a human.


lexentry: eng/menstruation__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: menstruation
trans_list: menstruação | regras
sense:
The periodic discharging of the menses, the flow of blood and cells from the lining of the uterus in unfertilized females of humans and other primates.


lexentry: eng/mental__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mental
trans_list: mental
sense:
(relational) Of or relating to the mind or specifically the total emotional and intellectual response of an individual to external reality.


lexentry: eng/mental_disorder__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mental disorder
trans_list: transtorno mental
sense:
(psychiatry) A behavioral or mental pattern that may cause suffering or a poor ability to function in life.


lexentry: eng/mental_health__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mental health
trans_list: saúde mental
sense:
(psychology) One's emotional well-being, especially with reference to one's outlook on life, ability to cope with stress or the absence of a mental disorder.


lexentry: eng/mental_hospital__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mental hospital
trans_list: hospital psiquiátrico | manicómio | manicômio | hospício | frenocómio | frenocômio
sense:
A hospital facility designed to treat persons with serious mental disorders, as opposed to disorders of the body.


lexentry: eng/menthol__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: menthol
trans_list: mentol
sense:
(organic compound) A cyclic monoterpene alcohol; the major component of the essential oil of peppermint; used in pharmaceutical preparations as an antitussive and antipruritic agent, as a nasal decongestant, and in menthol cigarettes.


lexentry: eng/mention__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mention
trans_list: menção
sense:
A speaking or notice of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner. Used especially in the phrase make mention of.


lexentry: eng/menu__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: menu
trans_list: cardápio | menu | ementa
sense:
A list containing the food and beverages served at a restaurant, café, or bar. Menus may be printed on paper sheets provided to customers, put on a large poster or display board inside the establishment, displayed outside the restaurant, or digital.


lexentry: eng/menu__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: menu
trans_list: menu | cardápio
sense:
(computing, gaming) A list from which the user may select an operation to be performed, often done with a keyboard, mouse, or controller under a graphical user interface


lexentry: eng/menu_bar__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: menu bar
trans_list: barra de menu
sense:
(graphical user interface) A rectangular region of a graphical user interface where computer menus are housed.


lexentry: eng/mercantilism__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mercantilism
trans_list: mercantilismo
sense:
(historical, economics) The theory that a nation must always have a positive balance of trade, in the manner that a merchant would operate a shop. Typically this model presupposes protectionism.


lexentry: eng/mercenary__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: mercenary
trans_list: mercenário
sense:
A person employed to fight in an armed conflict who is not a member of the state or military group for which they are fighting and whose primary motivation is private gain.


lexentry: eng/merchandising__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: merchandising
trans_list: merchandising
sense:
(originally, US) The promotion of goods for sale in a store, especially through advertising, attractive displays, discounts, etc.; also (generally) , the promotion of any goods or services for sale.


lexentry: eng/merchant_navy__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: merchant navy
trans_list: marinha mercante
sense:
A civilian maritime fleet dedicated to the sea transport of goods and merchandise; especially, such a fleet of any particular nationality.


lexentry: eng/mercurial__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mercurial
trans_list: vivaz
sense:
(comparable) Having a lively or volatile character; animated, changeable, quick-witted. [from 17th c.]


lexentry: eng/mercury-vapour_lamp__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mercury-vapour lamp
trans_list: lâmpada de vapor de mercúrio | lâmpada de mercúrio
sense:
(British spelling) a gaseous discharge lamp in which the arc discharge takes place in mercury vapour; used for highway illumination and as an industrial source of ultraviolet radiation


lexentry: eng/mercury__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mercury
trans_list: mercúrio | azougue
sense:
(science, historical) One of the elemental principles formerly thought to be present in all metals. [from 15th c.]


lexentry: eng/mere__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mere
trans_list: mero
sense:
Just, only; no more than, pure and simple, neither more nor better than might be expected. [from 16th c.]


lexentry: eng/merganser__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: merganser
trans_list: merganso
sense:
Any of various diving ducks of the genera Mergus or Lophodytes, which feed on fish and have a sharply serrated bill.


lexentry: eng/merger__Noun__2
sense_num: 02
written_rep: merger
trans_list: fusão
sense:
(economics) The legal union of two or more corporations into a single entity, typically assets and liabilities being assumed by the buying party.


lexentry: eng/merger__Noun__2
sense_num: 03
written_rep: merger
trans_list: fusão
sense:
(legal) An absorption of one or more estate(s) or contract(s) into one other, all being held by the same owner; of several counts of accusation into one judgement, etc.


lexentry: eng/meridian__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: meridian
trans_list: meridiano
sense:
(also, geography) In full terrestrial meridian: a great circle on the Earth's surface, passing through the geographic poles (the terrestrial North Pole and South Pole); also, half of such a circle extending from pole to pole, all points of which have the same longitude. [from 14th c.]


lexentry: eng/meridian__Noun__2
sense_num: 01
written_rep: meridian
trans_list: meridiano
sense:
(acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine) Any of the pathways on the body along which chi or qi (life force) is thought to flow and, therefore, the acupoints are distributed; especially, one of twelve such pathways associated with organs of the body. [from 20th c.]


lexentry: eng/meringue__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: meringue
trans_list: merengue | suspiro
sense:
A mixture consisting of beaten egg whites and sugar which is added to the tops of pies then browned.


lexentry: eng/merlon__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: merlon
trans_list: merlão
sense:
(architectural element, military, historical) Any of the upright projections between the embrasures of a battlement, originally for archers to shield behind while shooting arrows over the embrasures, or through loopholes in the merlons.


lexentry: eng/meronymy__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: meronymy
trans_list: meronímia
sense:
(semantics) The relationship of being a constituent part or member of something; a system of meronyms.


lexentry: eng/merry-go-round__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: merry-go-round
trans_list: carrossel
sense:
A carousel; a pleasure ride, typically found at fairs and amusement parks, consisting of a slowly revolving circular platform on which various seats are fixed, frequently shaped like horses or other animals.


lexentry: eng/merry_Christmas__Phrase__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: merry Christmas
trans_list: Feliz Natal
sense:
(Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Canada, US) Used to express good wishes on or before Christmas Day.


lexentry: eng/mesangium__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mesangium
trans_list: mesângio
sense:
(anatomy) A thin layer of the glomerulus, within the basement membrane surrounding the glomerular capillaries.


lexentry: eng/mesentery__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mesentery
trans_list: mesentério
sense:
(anatomy) The membrane that attaches the intestines to the wall of the abdomen, maintaining their position in the abdominal cavity, and supplying them with blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics.


lexentry: eng/mesh__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mesh
trans_list: malha
sense:
A structure made of connected strands of metal, fiber, or other flexible/ductile material, with evenly spaced openings between them.


lexentry: eng/mesh__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: mesh
trans_list: malha
sense:
A measure of fineness (particle size) of ground material. A powder that passes through a sieve having 300 openings per linear inch but does not pass 400 openings per linear inch is said to be -300 +400 mesh.


lexentry: eng/mesmerize__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mesmerize
trans_list: hipnotizar | mesmerizar
sense:
To exercise mesmerism on; to affect another person, such as to heal or soothe, through the use of animal magnetism.


lexentry: eng/meso-region__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: meso-region
trans_list: mesorregião
sense:
An administrative system that is equivalent to a prefecture or a department. It is used in Brazil as a third-level administration between state and micro-region.


lexentry: eng/mesoderm__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mesoderm
trans_list: mesoderma | mesoderme
sense:
(embryology) One of the three tissue layers in the embryo of a metazoan animal. Through embryonic development, it will produce many internal organs of the adult, e.g. muscles, spine and circulatory system.


lexentry: eng/mesology__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mesology
trans_list: mesologia
sense:
The study of the mutual interrelationships between organisms and their environment; branch of biology; former term for ecology.


lexentry: eng/meson__Noun__2
sense_num: 02
written_rep: meson
trans_list: méson | mesão
sense:
(now specifically, particle) An elementary particle that is composed of a quark and an antiquark, such as a kaon or pion. (Mesons composed of rarer quarks are much heavier.)


lexentry: eng/mesopelagic__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mesopelagic
trans_list: mesopelágico
sense:
(oceanography) Describing a pelagic zone of the oceans between the photic epipelagic and the aphotic bathypelagic zones


lexentry: eng/mesosphere__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mesosphere
trans_list: mesosfera
sense:
(meteorology) The layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is directly above the stratosphere and directly below the thermosphere.


lexentry: eng/mesquite__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mesquite
trans_list: mesquite
sense:
Any of several deciduous trees of the genus Prosopis found in America, and used as forage, which have long, beige seed/bean pods which may be dried and ground into a sweet, nutty flour.


lexentry: eng/mess__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mess
trans_list: bagunça
sense:
A disagreeable mixture or confusion of things; hence, a situation resulting from blundering or from misunderstanding.


lexentry: eng/mess_kit__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mess kit
trans_list: marmita
sense:
A compact set of eating utensils (including plate, cup, utensils) and sometimes cooking pots etc, used in the field by soldiers and by campers.


lexentry: eng/message_board__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: message board
trans_list: fórum | fórum de discussão
sense:
(computing, Internet) A system by which users may send, read and reply to public messages; an electronic bulletin board or forum.


lexentry: eng/messiah__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: messiah
trans_list: messias
sense:
(Abrahamic tradition) The one who is ordained by God to lead the people of Israel, believed by Christians and Muslims to be Jesus Christ.


lexentry: eng/messuage__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: messuage
trans_list: propriedade
sense:
(chiefly, law) Originally, a plot of land as the site for a dwelling house and its appurtenant interests; now, a dwelling house or residential building together with its outbuildings and assigned land.


lexentry: eng/mestizo__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: mestizo
trans_list: mestiço | cabocla | caboclo | mestiça
sense:
(Philippines, historical) A person of mixed ancestry, especially one of Austronesian Filipino and Spanish or Chinese ancestry, such as that of the Spanish mestizos and Chinese mestizos from the Spanish Colonial Era of the Philippines.


lexentry: eng/meta-analysis__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: meta-analysis
trans_list: meta-análise | metanálise
sense:
(statistics) Any systematic procedure for statistically combining the results of many different studies.


lexentry: eng/metacarpus__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: metacarpus
trans_list: metacarpo
sense:
(anatomy) The five bones that form the intermediate part of the hand between the fingers and the wrist.


lexentry: eng/metagame__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: metagame
trans_list: metajogo
sense:
(RPG) Of a roleplayer, to make use of knowledge while roleplaying that they learned out of character, which their character does not know; often considered a form of cheating.


lexentry: eng/metal__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: metal
trans_list: metal
sense:
Any of a number of chemical elements in the periodic table that form a metallic bond with other metal atoms; generally shiny, somewhat malleable and hard, often a conductor of heat and electricity.


lexentry: eng/metal__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: metal
trans_list: metal
sense:
(music) A category of rock music encompassing a number of genres (including thrash metal, death metal, heavy metal, etc.) characterized by strong drum-beats and distorted guitars.


lexentry: eng/metal_detector__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: metal detector
trans_list: detector de metais
sense:
A structure, similar to a doorway, through which people pass; an alarm is sounded if the person is carrying a metal object, as this may indicate a weapon.


lexentry: eng/metalanguage__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: metalanguage
trans_list: metalinguagem
sense:
(linguistics, translation studies, critical theory) Any language or vocabulary of specialized terms used to describe or analyze a language or linguistic process


lexentry: eng/metalepsis__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: metalepsis
trans_list: metalepse
sense:
(rhetoric) A rhetorical device whereby one word is metonymically substituted for another word which is itself a metonym; more broadly, a metaphor consisting of a series of embedded metonyms or rhetorical substitutions.


lexentry: eng/metallic_bond__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: metallic bond
trans_list: ligação metálica
sense:
(chemistry) a chemical bond in which mobile electrons are shared over many nuclei; this leads to electrical conduction


lexentry: eng/metalloid__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: metalloid
trans_list: metaloide
sense:
(chemistry) An element, such as silicon or germanium, intermediate in properties between that of a metal and a nonmetal; especially an elemental semiconductor.


lexentry: eng/metallurgy__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: metallurgy
trans_list: metalurgia
sense:
The science of metals; their extraction from ores, purification and alloying, heat treatment, and working.


lexentry: eng/metamorphic__Adjective__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: metamorphic
trans_list: metamórfico
sense:
(geology) Pertaining to metamorphism; having been structurally altered as a result of, or resulting from, exposure to intense heat and/or pressure (at the contact zone between colliding plates, for example). [from 19th c.]


lexentry: eng/metamorphic_rock__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: metamorphic rock
trans_list: pedra metamórfica | rocha metamórfica
sense:
(geology) one of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth; consists of pre-existing rock mass in which new minerals or textures are formed at higher temperatures and greater pressures than those present on the Earth's surface


lexentry: eng/metanarrative__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: metanarrative
trans_list: metanarrativa
sense:
(critical theory) A narrative which concerns narratives of historical meaning, experience or knowledge and offers legitimation of such through the anticipated completion of some master idea; a grand story that is self-legitimizing.


lexentry: eng/metaphor__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: metaphor
trans_list: metáfora
sense:
(uncountable, figure of speech) The use of a word or phrase to refer to something other than its literal meaning, invoking an implicit similarity between the thing described and what is denoted by the word or phrase.


lexentry: eng/metaphysical_naturalism__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: metaphysical naturalism
trans_list: naturalismo metafísico
sense:
(philosophy, metaphysics) Philosophical worldview which holds that there is nothing but natural elements, principles, and relations of the kind studied by the natural sciences.


lexentry: eng/metaprogramming__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: metaprogramming
trans_list: metaprogramação
sense:
(programming) Writing of computer programs that write or manipulate other programs or themselves as their data, or that do part of the work at runtime that would otherwise be done at compile time.


lexentry: eng/metastable__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: metastable
trans_list: metaestável
sense:
(physics, chemistry) Of or pertaining to a physical or chemical state that is relatively long-lived, but may decay to a lower energy state when slightly perturbed or through a quantum transition.


lexentry: eng/metastasis__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: metastasis
trans_list: metástase
sense:
(medicine) The transference of a bodily function or disease to another part of the body, specifically the development of a secondary area of disease remote from the original site, as with some cancers.


lexentry: eng/metatarsalgia__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: metatarsalgia
trans_list: metatarsalgia
sense:
(medicine) Pain in the region of the metatarsals; inflammation of any of the five bones between the heel and the toes.


lexentry: eng/metathesis__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: metathesis
trans_list: metátese
sense:
(phonetics, prosody) The transposition of letters, syllables or sounds within a word, such as in ask as /æks/.


lexentry: eng/metaverse__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: metaverse
trans_list: metaverso
sense:
(science fiction, Internet) A hypothetical future (counterpart or continuation of the) Internet, created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical reality and physically persistent virtual space.


lexentry: eng/mete__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mete
trans_list: comparar-se
sense:
(transitive, usually with “out”) To dispense, measure in order to dispense, allot (especially punishment, reward etc.).


lexentry: eng/meteor__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: meteor
trans_list: meteoro
sense:
A fast-moving streak of light in the night sky caused by the entry of extraterrestrial matter into the earth's atmosphere; a shooting star or falling star. [from 16th c.]


lexentry: eng/meteor_shower__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: meteor shower
trans_list: chuva de meteoros
sense:
(astronomy) A phenomenon occurring when many meteors are seen on Earth during a short period of time.


lexentry: eng/meteoritics__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: meteoritics
trans_list: meteorítica
sense:
(astronomy, mineralogy, geochemistry, cosmochemistry) The science that deals with meteors, meteorites, and meteoroids.


lexentry: eng/meteoroid__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: meteoroid
trans_list: meteoróide
sense:
(astronomy) A relatively small (sand- to boulder-sized) fragment of debris in a star system that produces a meteor when it hits the atmosphere


lexentry: eng/meteorology__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: meteorology
trans_list: meteorologia
sense:
The science that deals with the study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, especially with weather and weather forecasting.


lexentry: eng/methamphetamine__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: methamphetamine
trans_list: metanfetamina
sense:
A highly addictive phenethylamine stimulant drug. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine.


lexentry: eng/methane__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: methane
trans_list: metano
sense:
(organic compound, uncountable) The simplest aliphatic hydrocarbon, CH₄, being a constituent of natural gas, and one of the most abundant greenhouse gases.


lexentry: eng/methanol__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: methanol
trans_list: metanol | álcool metílico
sense:
(organic compound) The simplest aliphatic alcohol, CH3OH; a colourless, toxic, inflammable liquid, used as a solvent, antifreeze, in the chemical industry, and in the preparation of methylated spirit.


lexentry: eng/methionine__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: methionine
trans_list: metionina
sense:
(amino acid, organic compound) A lipotropic, sulphur-containing essential amino acid, C5H11NO2S, found in most protein.


lexentry: eng/method__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: method
trans_list: método
sense:
(countable) A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something (followed by the adposition of, to or for before the purpose of the process).


lexentry: eng/methodology__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: methodology
trans_list: metodologia
sense:
(loosely) A collection of methods, practices, procedures and rules used by those who work in some field.


lexentry: eng/methyl__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: methyl
trans_list: metilo | metila
sense:
(organic compound) The univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH3-, formally derived from methane by the loss of a hydrogen atom; a compound or part of a compound formed by the attachment of such a radical.


lexentry: eng/methylated_spirit__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: methylated spirit
trans_list: álcool desnaturado
sense:
(Commonwealth) Ethyl alcohol used as a fuel and a solvent, and usually free of taxes on alcohol; denatured alcohol;


lexentry: eng/methylation__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: methylation
trans_list: metilação
sense:
(genetics) The addition of a methyl group to cytosine and adenine residues in DNA that leads to the epigenetic modification of DNA and the reduction of gene expression and protein production.


lexentry: eng/methylmercury__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: methylmercury
trans_list: metilmercúrio
sense:
(chemical compound) The organometallic cation CH3Hg+; it is a toxicant that accumulates in the environment in the form of various compounds


lexentry: eng/methylphenidate__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: methylphenidate
trans_list: metilfenidato
sense:
(medicine) A stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy, better known by the trade name Ritalin


lexentry: eng/metic__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: metic
trans_list: meteco
sense:
(historical) In Ancient Greek city-states, a resident alien who did not have the rights of a citizen and who paid a tax for the right to live there.


lexentry: eng/metonym__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: metonym
trans_list: metonímia | metônimo
sense:
(grammar) A word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object; a word used in metonymy.


lexentry: eng/metonymic__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: metonymic
trans_list: metonímico
sense:
Of, or relating to, a word or phrase that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object.


lexentry: eng/metonymy__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: metonymy
trans_list: metonímia
sense:
(rhetoric) The use of a single characteristic or part of an object, concept or phenomenon to identify the entire object, concept, phenomenon or a related object.


lexentry: eng/metre__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: metre
trans_list: metro
sense:
The basic unit of length in the International System of Units (SI: Système International d'Unités), equal to the distance travelled by light in a vacuum in 1/299 792 458 seconds. The metre is equal to 39+47⁄127 (approximately 39.37) imperial inches.


lexentry: eng/metric__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: metric
trans_list: métrica
sense:
(analysis) A function which satisfies a particular set of formal conditions, created to generalize the notion of the distance between two points. Formally, a real-valued function d on M \times M, where M is a set, is called a metric if (1) d(x,y) = 0 if and only if x=y, (2) d(x,y) = d(y,x) for all pairs (x,y), and (3) d obeys the triangle inequality.


lexentry: eng/metric_space__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: metric space
trans_list: espaço métrico
sense:
(mathematics, analysis, topology) Any set on which a metric is defined, giving a distance between any two elements.


lexentry: eng/metrizable__Adjective__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: metrizable
trans_list: metrizável
sense:
(topology) Of a topological space: for which a metric exists that will induce the original topology.


lexentry: eng/metronome__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: metronome
trans_list: metrônomo | metrónomo
sense:
(music) A device, containing an inverted pendulum, used to mark time by means of regular ticks at adjustable intervals; an electronic equivalent that emits flashes.


lexentry: eng/metropolis__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: metropolis
trans_list: metrópole
sense:
A large, busy city, especially as the main city in an area or country or as distinguished from surrounding rural areas.


lexentry: eng/metrosexual__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: metrosexual
trans_list: metrossexual
sense:
A man — typically urban, heterosexual, and affluent — who is concerned with personal appearance, such as personal grooming, fashion, and aesthetics in general.


lexentry: eng/mezuzah__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mezuzah
trans_list: mezuzá
sense:
(Judaism, and, _, occasionally, _, Christianity) A piece of parchment inscribed with specific Hebrew verses from the Torah (Deuteronomy 6:4–9 and 11:13–21) and attached in a case to the doorpost of a house.


lexentry: eng/mezzanine__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mezzanine
trans_list: mezanino
sense:
An intermediate floor or storey in between the main floors of a building; specifically, one that is directly above the ground floor which does not extend over the whole floorspace of the building, and so resembles a large balcony overlooking the ground floor; an entresol.


lexentry: eng/miasma__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: miasma
trans_list: miasma
sense:
A noxious atmosphere or emanation once thought to originate from swamps and waste, and to cause disease.


lexentry: eng/mica__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mica
trans_list: mica
sense:
(mineral) Any of a group of hydrous aluminosilicate minerals characterized by highly perfect cleavage, so that they readily separate into very thin leaves, more or less elastic.


lexentry: eng/micelle__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: micelle
trans_list: micela
sense:
(chemistry) a colloidal aggregate, in a simple geometric form, of a specific number of amphipathic molecules which forms at a well-defined concentration, called the critical micelle concentration


lexentry: eng/micro-region__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: micro-region
trans_list: microrregião
sense:
An administrative system that is equivalent to a county or a prefecture and a department. It is used in Brazil as a third-level administration between state and micro-region.


lexentry: eng/microaggression__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: microaggression
trans_list: microagressão
sense:
(sociology, chiefly, US) Any small-scale verbal or physical interaction between those of different races, cultures, beliefs, or genders that may have no malicious intent, but that can be interpreted as an aggression.


lexentry: eng/microarray__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: microarray
trans_list: microarranjo | microarray | micromatriz
sense:
Any of several devices, containing a two-dimensional array of small quantities of biological material, used for various types of assay; the assay itself


lexentry: eng/microbiology__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: microbiology
trans_list: microbiologia
sense:
(biology) The branch of biology that deals with microorganisms, especially their effects on man and other living organisms.


lexentry: eng/microcephaly__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: microcephaly
trans_list: microcefalia
sense:
A neurological disorder in which the person affected has an abnormally small head due to a failure of brain growth.


lexentry: eng/microclimate__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: microclimate
trans_list: microclima
sense:
A small, local region having a unique pattern of weather or weather effects that differ from the local climate.


lexentry: eng/microcomputer__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: microcomputer
trans_list: microcomputador
sense:
(computer hardware, now, primarily, historical) A computer designed around a microprocessor, smaller than a minicomputer or a mainframe.


lexentry: eng/microconidium__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: microconidium
trans_list: microconídio
sense:
(mycology) A relatively small conidium, but especially the smaller of a pair of conidia in the same organism


lexentry: eng/microcosm__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: microcosm
trans_list: microcosmo
sense:
Human nature or the human body as representative of the wider universe; man considered as a miniature counterpart of divine or universal nature. [from 15th c.]


lexentry: eng/microcosm__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: microcosm
trans_list: microcosmo
sense:
(ecology) A small natural ecosystem; an artificial ecosystem set up as an experimental model. [from 19th c.]


lexentry: eng/microcredit__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: microcredit
trans_list: microcrédito
sense:
(uncountable, banking) The practice of making very small loans, especially to poor people to promote self-employment; microlending.


lexentry: eng/microdeletion__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: microdeletion
trans_list: microdeleção
sense:
(genetics) A genetic mutation resulting from the deletion of a small part of a chromosome, usually involving many genes.


lexentry: eng/microeconomics__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: microeconomics
trans_list: microeconomia
sense:
(economics) The field of economics that deals with small-scale economic activities such as those of an individual or company.


lexentry: eng/microelectrode__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: microelectrode
trans_list: microeletrodo
sense:
A very small, fine electrode, most often used to study the electrical behaviour of biological cells or tissues.


lexentry: eng/microgram__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: microgram
trans_list: micrograma
sense:
(metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 10−6 grams. Symbol: μg A unit of mass equal to one millionth of a gram, or 0.000 001 grams.


lexentry: eng/microgravity__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: microgravity
trans_list: microgravidade
sense:
(physics) A state of very low acceleration between two free floating objects, as found in sustained freefall, in orbit, or in interstellar space.


lexentry: eng/microhistory__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: microhistory
trans_list: micro-história
sense:
The study of the past on a small scale, such as an individual neighborhood or town, as a case study for general trends.


lexentry: eng/microloan__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: microloan
trans_list: microempréstimo
sense:
(banking) A small loan, especially one extended to a poor person as part of a microcredit program of such lending intended to alleviate poverty.


lexentry: eng/micrometer__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: micrometer
trans_list: micrómetro
sense:
A device used to measure distance very precisely but within a limited range, especially depth, thickness, and diameter.


lexentry: eng/micronation__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: micronation
trans_list: micronação
sense:
A non-autonomous entity that claims to be a sovereign state and mimics the actions of a state, but lacks any legal recognition and exists only on paper or in the mind of its creator; a micronational entity.


lexentry: eng/micronutrient__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: micronutrient
trans_list: micronutriente | oligoelemento
sense:
A mineral, vitamin or other substance that is essential, even in very small quantities, for growth or metabolism.


lexentry: eng/microorganism__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: microorganism
trans_list: micro-organismo | microrganismo
sense:
(microbiology) An organism that is too small to be seen by the unaided eye; especially, a single-celled organism, such as a bacterium.


lexentry: eng/micropaleontology__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: micropaleontology
trans_list: micropaleontologia
sense:
The branch of paleontology dealing with the fossilized microscopic organic remains (microfossils) of the geologic past; including their structure, biology, relationships and distribution.


lexentry: eng/microphone__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: microphone
trans_list: microfone
sense:
A device (transducer) used to convert sound waves into a varying electric current; normally fed into an amplifier and either recorded or transmitted over radio.


lexentry: eng/microplastic__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: microplastic
trans_list: microplástico
sense:
Small particles of plastic (typically less than 5 mm) produced by the degradation of plastic products, found in high levels in the marine environment and increasingly throughout all environments and in food and drinks.


lexentry: eng/micropyle__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: micropyle
trans_list: micrópila
sense:
(botany) In seed-bearing plants, a small opening in the integuments of the ovule through which sperm are able to access the ovum.


lexentry: eng/microsecond__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: microsecond
trans_list: microssegundo
sense:
(metrology) An SI unit of time equal to 10−6 seconds. Symbol: μs It is commonly represented with symbol µs.


lexentry: eng/microskirt__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: microskirt
trans_list: microssaia
sense:
An extremely short miniskirt with its hemline at the upper thigh, at or just below crotch or underwear level.


lexentry: eng/microtome__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: microtome
trans_list: micrótomo
sense:
A special instrument that produces very thin slices of plant and animal tissues, for later examination by light microscope or electron microscope.


lexentry: eng/microvillus__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: microvillus
trans_list: microvillosité | microvilosidade
sense:
Any of many fingerlike extensions on the surfaces of many cells, consisting of the proteins actin, fimbrin, and villin.


lexentry: eng/mid-life_crisis__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mid-life crisis
trans_list: crise da meia-idade
sense:
(psychology) An emotional period of doubt and anxiety sometimes experienced by middle-aged people who realize that their life is already half over.


lexentry: eng/midbrain__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: midbrain
trans_list: mesencéfalo
sense:
(neuroanatomy) A part of the brain located rostral to the pons and caudal to the thalamus and the basal ganglia, composed of the tectum (dorsal portion) and the tegmentum (ventral portion).


lexentry: eng/midden__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: midden
trans_list: cascal
sense:
(archaeology) An accumulation, deposit, or soil derived from occupation debris, rubbish, or other by-products of human activity, such as bone, shell, ash, or decayed organic materials; or a pile or mound of such materials, often prehistoric.


lexentry: eng/middle_ear__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: middle ear
trans_list: ouvido médio
sense:
(anatomy) The cavity in the temporal bone between the eardrum and the inner ear that contains the ossicles, and which conveys sound to the cochlea.


lexentry: eng/middle_name__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: middle name
trans_list: nome do meio
sense:
a name between the first given name and the family name or surname; a second or subsequent given name


lexentry: eng/middle_of_nowhere__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: middle of nowhere
sense:
(idiomatic) A very remote or secluded area; a nondescript place lacking population, interesting things, or defining characteristics.

trans_list:
onde Judas perdeu as botas | Lugar Nenhum | cu de Judas | cu do mundo | meio do nada | puta que pariu


lexentry: eng/middle_school__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: middle school
trans_list: ensino médio
sense:
(schools, countable) A school which crosses the traditional divide between primary school and secondary school.


lexentry: eng/middle_voice__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: middle voice
trans_list: voz média
sense:
(grammar) A voice that is neither active nor passive, because the subject of the verb cannot be unambiguously categorized as either agent or patient, having elements of both.


lexentry: eng/midge__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: midge
trans_list: mosquito
sense:
any of various small two-winged flies, for example, from the family Chironomidae or non-biting midges, the family Chaoboridae or phantom midges, and the family Ceratopogonidae or biting midges, all belonging to the order Diptera


lexentry: eng/midget__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: midget
trans_list: anão | anã
sense:
(sometimes, offensive) A normally-proportioned person with small stature, usually defined as reaching an adult height less than 4'10". [from later 19th c.]


lexentry: eng/midnight_sun__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: midnight sun
trans_list: sol da meia-noite
sense:
The phenomenon occurring when the Sun does not set but only approaches the horizon at midnight; it occurs near the summer solstice in the polar regions.


lexentry: eng/midriff__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: midriff
trans_list: ventre
sense:
(anatomy) The middle section of the human torso, from below the chest to above the waist; the abdomen and its back part.


lexentry: eng/midst__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: midst
trans_list: ambiente
sense:
(often, literary) A place in the middle of something; may be used of a literal or metaphorical location.


lexentry: eng/midtribulationism__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: midtribulationism
trans_list: mesotribulacionismo
sense:
(Christianity) The belief or doctrine that all Christians on earth during the Tribulation will be Raptured, or transported bodily to Heaven, partway through this period, before the worst of its plagues and judgments.


lexentry: eng/midwife__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: midwife
trans_list: parteira
sense:
A person, usually a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth, but who is not a physician.


lexentry: eng/mien__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mien
trans_list: carga de demolição
sense:
(countable, uncountable) Demeanor; facial expression or attitude, especially one which is intended by its bearer.


lexentry: eng/migraine__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: migraine
trans_list: enxaqueca
sense:
(pathology) A severe, disabling headache, usually affecting only one side of the head, and often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, photophobia and visual disturbances.


lexentry: eng/migration__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: migration
trans_list: migração
sense:
Seasonal moving of animals, as mammals, birds or fish, especially between breeding and non-breeding areas.


lexentry: eng/migratory_bird__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: migratory bird
trans_list: avis migratória
sense:
A bird that moves from one area of the world to another according to the season, usually from north to south and vice versa.


lexentry: eng/mikado__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: mikado
trans_list: micado
sense:
A game of skill, in which identically shaped (but differently colored and valued) wooden sticks must be removed from a pile without disturbing the remaining stack.


lexentry: eng/mil__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mil
trans_list: milésimo
sense:
An angular mil, a unit of angular measurement equal to 1⁄6400 of a complete circle. At 1000 metres one mil subtends about one metre (0.98 m). Also 1⁄6000 and 1⁄6300 are used in other countries.


lexentry: eng/mildew__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mildew
trans_list: míldio | mofo
sense:
(plant disease) A growth of minute powdery or webby fungi, whitish or of different colors, found on various diseased or decaying substances.


lexentry: eng/mile__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: mile
trans_list: milha
sense:
Any of several customary units of length derived from the 1593 English statute mile of 8 furlongs, equivalent to 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards of various precise values.


lexentry: eng/mile__Noun__1
sense_num: 05
written_rep: mile
trans_list: milha
sense:
Any of many customary units of length from other measurement systems of roughly similar values, as the Chinese mile or Arabic mile.


lexentry: eng/milestone__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: milestone
trans_list: marco miliar | marco miliário
sense:
A stone milepost (or by extension in other materials), one of a series of numbered markers placed along a road at regular intervals, typically at the side of the road or in a median.


lexentry: eng/milestone__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: milestone
trans_list: marco
sense:
(idiomatic) An important event in a person's life or career, in the history of a nation, in the life of some project, etc.


lexentry: eng/militarism__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: militarism
trans_list: militarismo
sense:
An ideology which claims that the military is the foundation of a society's security, and thereby its most important aspect.


lexentry: eng/military__Adjective__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: military
trans_list: militar
sense:
(North America) Relating to armed forces such as the army, marines, navy and air force (often as distinguished from civilians or police forces).


lexentry: eng/military_parade__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: military parade
trans_list: revista
sense:
(military) A show of troops, an assembly of troops as a show of force, to receive orders, or especially for inspection at set times.


lexentry: eng/military_police__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: military police
trans_list: polícia militar
sense:
(collective) A unit of a military organization whose duty is to police the organization. They are in charge of law enforcement on military property, and of military personnel.


lexentry: eng/military_service__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: military service
trans_list: serviço militar
sense:
Service in an army or other military organisation, whether as a chosen job (volunteering) or as a result of an involuntary draft (conscription).


lexentry: eng/militia__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: militia
trans_list: milícia
sense:
An army of trained civilians, which may be an official reserve army, called upon in time of need, the entire able-bodied population of a state which may also be called upon, or a private force not under government control.


lexentry: eng/milk__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: milk
trans_list: leite
sense:
(uncountable, by extension) A white (or whitish) liquid obtained from a vegetable source such as almonds, coconuts, oats, rice, and/or soy beans.


lexentry: eng/milk_glass__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: milk glass
trans_list: vidro leitoso
sense:
(usually, uncountable) Opaque glass, especially the kind having a white shade; first produced in Italy in the 1500s as an imitation of Chinese porcelain.


lexentry: eng/milkshake__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: milkshake
trans_list: milkshake | batida | vitamina
sense:
A thick beverage consisting of milk and ice cream mixed together, often with fruit, chocolate, or other flavoring.


lexentry: eng/milkshake__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: milkshake
trans_list: milkshake | batida | vitamina
sense:
(New England, Australia, New Zealand) A thin beverage, similar to the above, but with no ice cream or significantly less of it.


lexentry: eng/mill_race__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mill race
trans_list: levada
sense:
A fast-running water-filled channel diverted from a river or stream used to drive the millwheel in a watermill.


lexentry: eng/mille-feuille__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mille-feuille
trans_list: mil-folhas
sense:
A type of pastry made of several layers of puff pastry usually filled with cream or custard, and topped with icing or sugar.


lexentry: eng/millennial__Adjective__1
sense_num: 05
written_rep: millennial
trans_list: milenar
sense:
(by extension, originally, US, demography) Often capitalized: of or relating to, or characteristic of, people born in the last two decades of the 20th century from around the early 1980s to the mid 1990s (with 1996 births cited as the last Millennial year), and who reached adulthood early in the third millennium C.E.


lexentry: eng/millennial__Adjective__1
sense_num: 06
written_rep: millennial
trans_list: milenar
sense:
(Christianity) Synonym of millenarian (“pertaining to the belief in an impending period of one thousand years of peace and righteousness associated with the Second Coming of Christ and his reign on earth”)


lexentry: eng/millennium__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: millennium
trans_list: milénio | milênio
sense:
(with definite article) The year in which one period of one thousand years ends and another begins, especially the year 2000.


lexentry: eng/millennium_bug__Proper_noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: millennium bug
trans_list: bug do milénio | bug do milênio
sense:
(computing) A design flaw in computer systems that represented years as two digits (e.g. 84 for 1984), which could cause date calculations to fail if they involved years later than 1999.


lexentry: eng/millet__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: millet
trans_list: milhete | painço | milheto
sense:
Any of a group of various types of grass or its grains used as food, widely cultivated in the developing world.


lexentry: eng/milli-__Prefix__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: milli-
trans_list: mili-
sense:
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, one-thousandth of the unit to which it is prefixed; that is, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10-3. Symbol: m.


lexentry: eng/millipede__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: millipede
trans_list: diplópode | embuá | milípede | piolho-de-cobra
sense:
Any of many elongated arthropods, of the class Diplopoda, with cylindrical bodies that have two pairs of legs for each one of their 20 to 100 or more body segments.[From 1600]


lexentry: eng/millisecond__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: millisecond
trans_list: milissegundo
sense:
(metrology) An SI unit of time equal to 10−3 seconds. Symbol: ms; one one-thousandth of a second. Symbol: ms.


lexentry: eng/milord__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: milord
trans_list: milorde
sense:
(British, obsolete, jocular) An English nobleman, especially one traveling Europe in grand style; a wealthy British gentleman.


lexentry: eng/milquetoast__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: milquetoast
trans_list: banana | molenga
sense:
(originally, US, informal, derogatory) A person of meek or timid disposition; a person who lacks character or effectiveness.


lexentry: eng/mimeograph__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mimeograph
trans_list: mimeógrafo
sense:
(historical) A machine for making printed copies using typed stencil, eventually superseded by photocopying.


lexentry: eng/mimosa__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mimosa
trans_list: mimosa
sense:
(botany) A plant belonging to the genus Mimosa usually found in tropical climates, their leaves are usually prickly and sensitive to touch or light, and have small white or pink flowers.


lexentry: eng/mina__Noun__2
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mina
trans_list: mínimo
sense:
(historical) A monetary unit of ancient Greece and the Middle East, originally equivalent to the weight of a mina of silver. [From 15th C.]


lexentry: eng/mina__Noun__2
sense_num: 02
written_rep: mina
trans_list: mínimo
sense:
(historical) A unit of weight of varying value used in the ancient Middle East, especially Babylonia, Mesopotamia and Egypt; also an ancient Greek measure of weight equivalent to 1/60th of a talent, approximately 400-700 grams. [From 16th C.]


lexentry: eng/minaret__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: minaret
trans_list: minarete | almádena
sense:
The tall slender tower of an Islamic mosque, from which the muezzin recites the adhan (call to prayer).


lexentry: eng/mind__Verb__1
sense_num: 06
written_rep: mind
trans_list: cuidar | importar-se | tomar conta
sense:
(chiefly, in the imperative) To pay attention or heed to so as to obey; hence to obey; to make sure, to take care (that). [from 17th c.]


lexentry: eng/mind_one's_own_business__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mind one's own business
trans_list: cuidar da própria vida
sense:
(idiomatic) To concern oneself only with what is of interest to oneself and not interfere in the affairs of others.


lexentry: eng/mindfuck__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mindfuck
trans_list: confusão
sense:
(slang, vulgar) Something that intentionally destabilizes, confuses, or manipulates the mind of another person.


lexentry: eng/mine__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mine
trans_list: mina
sense:
An excavation from which ore or solid minerals are taken, especially one consisting of underground tunnels.


lexentry: eng/mine__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: mine
trans_list: mina
sense:
(military) A device intended to explode when stepped upon or touched, or when approached by a ship, vehicle, or person.


lexentry: eng/mine__Verb__1
sense_num: 06
written_rep: mine
trans_list: minar | explorar | minerar
sense:
To dig away, or otherwise remove, the substratum or foundation of; to lay a mine under; to sap; to undermine.


lexentry: eng/mineral__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mineral
trans_list: mineral
sense:
(geology) Any naturally occurring material that has a (more or less) definite chemical composition and characteristic physical properties; especially, an inorganic one.


lexentry: eng/mineral_water__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mineral water
trans_list: água mineral
sense:
water from a spring that naturally contains dissolved minerals, often treated in any of several ways (filtering, aerating etc) and bottled; used either therapeutically or out of preference


lexentry: eng/mingle__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mingle
trans_list: misturar
sense:
(transitive) To intermix; to combine or join, as an individual or part, with other parts, but commonly so as to be distinguishable in the product.


lexentry: eng/minibar__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: minibar
trans_list: frigobar | minibar
sense:
A small refrigerator in a hotel room, containing drinks and snacks that the guest may choose to purchase during their stay.


lexentry: eng/minimal_pair__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: minimal pair
trans_list: par mínimo
sense:
(phonology) A pair of words differing by only one phonetic segment or suprasegment, used to prove the validity of a proposed phoneme, toneme, or chroneme.


lexentry: eng/minimalism__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: minimalism
trans_list: minimalismo
sense:
(music genre) A style of music that emphasises extreme simplicity of rhythms and melodic forms to achieve a trancelike effect.


lexentry: eng/minimize__Verb__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: minimize
trans_list: minimizar
sense:
(computing, transitive, graphical user interface) To remove (a window) from the main display area, collapsing it to an icon or caption.


lexentry: eng/minimum_viable_product__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: minimum viable product
trans_list: produto mínimo viável | produto viável mínimo
sense:
A version of a product with just enough features to be usable by early customers who can then provide feedback for future product development.


lexentry: eng/minimum_wage__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: minimum wage
trans_list: salário mínimo
sense:
(economics) The lowest rate at which an employer must legally pay an employee, usually expressed as pay per hour.


lexentry: eng/miniseries__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: miniseries
trans_list: minissérie
sense:
A radio or television series with a small number of episodes not intended to last a complete season.


lexentry: eng/minister__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: minister
trans_list: pastor
sense:
(Protestantism) A person who is trained to preach, to perform religious ceremonies, and to afford pastoral care at a Protestant church.


lexentry: eng/minister_without_portfolio__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: minister without portfolio
trans_list: ministro sem pasta
sense:
(government) A member of a government having the rank of cabinet minister, but not assigned to oversee a particular government department or other permanent area of responsibility.


lexentry: eng/ministry__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: ministry
trans_list: ministério
sense:
Government department, at the administrative level normally headed by a minister (or equivalent rank, e.g. secretary of state), who holds it as portfolio, especially in a constitutional monarchy, but also as a polity


lexentry: eng/ministry__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: ministry
trans_list: ministério | gabinete
sense:
The complete body of government ministers (whether or not they are in cabinet) under the leadership of a head of government (such as a prime minister)


lexentry: eng/miniver__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: miniver
trans_list: arminho
sense:
A light gray or white fur used to trim the robes of judges or state executives, also used in medieval times.


lexentry: eng/mink__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mink
trans_list: visom | vison
sense:
(plural mink or minks) Any of various semi-aquatic, carnivorous mammals in the Mustelinae subfamily, similar to weasels, with dark fur, native to Europe and America, of which two species in different genera are extant: the American mink (Neovison vison) and the European mink (Mustela lutreola).


lexentry: eng/minke_whale__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: minke whale
trans_list: baleia-anã
sense:
Either of two baleen whales, Balaenoptera acutorostrata and Balaenoptera bonaerensis, found in coastal waters.


lexentry: eng/minnow__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: minnow
trans_list: peixinho
sense:
Chiefly with a qualifying word: any of a number of other (small) fish from the family Cyprinidae; also (chiefly, US) , other small (usually freshwater) fish from other families.


lexentry: eng/minnow__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: minnow
trans_list: vairão
sense:
The common minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus), a small freshwater fish of the carp family Cyprinidae which has a green back with black elongated blotches, commonly swimming in large shoals.


lexentry: eng/minor__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: minor
trans_list: menor
sense:
(music) Incorporating a minor third interval above the (in scales) tonic or (in chords) root note, (also, _, figurative) tending to produce a dark, discordant, sad, or pensive effect.


lexentry: eng/minor__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: minor
trans_list: menor
sense:
Lesser, smaller in importance, size, degree, seriousness, or significance compared to another option, particularly:


lexentry: eng/minor__Noun__1
sense_num: 17
written_rep: minor
trans_list: menor
sense:
(Scots law, obsolete) An adolescent, a person above the legal age of puberty but below the age of majority.


lexentry: eng/minor_third__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: minor third
trans_list: terça menor
sense:
(music) A musical interval in Western music that approximates a frequency ratio of 6:5, spanning two degrees of the diatonic scale.


lexentry: eng/minority__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: minority
trans_list: menoridade
sense:
The state of being a minor; youth, the period of a person's life prior to reaching adulthood. [from 15th c.]


lexentry: eng/minority_government__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: minority government
trans_list: governo minoritário
sense:
(politics) Government by a political party or a coalition that does not have a majority of seats or votes in parliament.


lexentry: eng/minstrel__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: minstrel
trans_list: menestrel | jogral
sense:
(historical) Originally, an entertainer employed to juggle, play music, sing, tell stories, etc.; a buffoon, a fool, a jester; later, a medieval (especially travelling) entertainer who would recite and sing poetry, often to their own musical accompaniment.


lexentry: eng/mint__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mint
trans_list: casa da moeda | casa de moeda
sense:
A building or institution where money (originally, only coins) is produced under government licence.


lexentry: eng/minuet__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: minuet
trans_list: minueto
sense:
(music) A complete short musical composition inspired by and conforming to many formal characteristics of the traditional musical accompaniment to the dance of same name.


lexentry: eng/minus__Preposition__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: minus
trans_list: menos
sense:
(mathematics) Made less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity). [from 15th c.]


lexentry: eng/minus_sign__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: minus sign
trans_list: menos | negativo | sinal de menos
sense:
(arithmetic) The symbol −, used to denote the operation of subtraction or to indicate that a number is negative.


lexentry: eng/minute__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: minute
trans_list: ata
sense:
(chiefly in the plural, minutes) A (usually formal) written record of a meeting or a part of a meeting.


lexentry: eng/minute__Noun__1
sense_num: 05
written_rep: minute
trans_list: minuto
sense:
A unit of purchase on a telephone or other similar network, especially a cell phone network, roughly equivalent in gross form to sixty seconds' use of the network.


lexentry: eng/minute_of_angle__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: minute of angle
trans_list: minuto
sense:
An angle, one sixtieth (1/60th) of a degree, used by gunners as a measurement of accuracy. One minute of angle is roughly equal to 1 inch at 100 yards distance.


lexentry: eng/mirabelle_plum__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mirabelle plum
trans_list: mirabela
sense:
The sweet, edible drupaceous fruit of the mirabelle prune tree, a cultivar of the plum tree of the subspecies Prunus domestica subsp. syriaca, often used in pies, wines, and brandy


lexentry: eng/miracle__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: miracle
trans_list: milagre
sense:
An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin.


lexentry: eng/miraculous__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: miraculous
trans_list: milagroso
sense:
By supernatural or uncommon causes, e.g. by a god; that cannot be explained in terms of normal events.


lexentry: eng/mirage__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mirage
trans_list: miragem
sense:
An optical phenomenon in which light is refracted through a layer of hot air close to the ground, often giving the illusion of a body of water.


lexentry: eng/mirative__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mirative
trans_list: admirativo
sense:
(uncountable, grammatical mood) A grammatical mood that expresses (surprise at) unexpected revelations or new information.


lexentry: eng/mirror__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mirror
trans_list: espelho | cópia
sense:
A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it.


lexentry: eng/misanthrope__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: misanthrope
trans_list: misantropo
sense:
One who has a negative view of the entire human race. This may express itself as, e.g., distrust, dislike, hate, or contempt.


lexentry: eng/misanthropic__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: misanthropic
trans_list: misantropo | misantrópico
sense:
Having a negative view of mankind. This may express itself as, e.g., distrust, dislike, hate, or contempt.


lexentry: eng/misanthropy__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: misanthropy
trans_list: misantropia
sense:
A negative view of the entire human race. This may express itself as, e.g., distrust, dislike, hate, or contempt.


lexentry: eng/miscarriage__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: miscarriage
trans_list: aborto espontâneo
sense:
(medicine) The spontaneous natural termination of a pregnancy, especially before it is viable; the fatal expulsion of a foetus from the womb before term. [from 17th c.]


lexentry: eng/miscarriage_of_justice__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: miscarriage of justice
trans_list: erro judicial | erro judiciário
sense:
(law) An error at a trial which led to an unjust outcome, such as the conviction of a person for a crime they did not commit.


lexentry: eng/miscegenation__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: miscegenation
trans_list: miscigenação
sense:
(chiefly, US, see usage notes) The mixing or blending of race in marriage or breeding, interracial marriage. [from 1863]


lexentry: eng/mischief__Noun__1
sense_num: 06
written_rep: mischief
trans_list: travesso
sense:
(archaic, countable) A cause or agent of annoyance, harm or injury, especially a person who causes mischief.


lexentry: eng/misdeed__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: misdeed
trans_list: malfeitoria
sense:
That which was done that should not have been, ranging from any sin or moral offense to various degrees of crime.


lexentry: eng/misdemeanor__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: misdemeanor
trans_list: contravenção
sense:
(law, criminology, historical, _, in, _, UK) A lesser criminal act in most common law legal systems, generally punished less severely than a felony.


lexentry: eng/miser__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: miser
trans_list: avarento | mão-de-vaca | avarenta | forreta | muquirana | pão-duro
sense:
(pejorative) A person who hoards money rather than spending it; one who is cheap or extremely parsimonious.


lexentry: eng/misericord__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: misericord
trans_list: misericórdia
sense:
A ledge, sometimes ornately carved, attached to a folding church seat to provide support for a person standing for long periods; a subsellium.


lexentry: eng/miso__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: miso
trans_list: missô
sense:
A thick paste made by fermentation of soybeans with the mold Aspergillus oryzae, used in making soups and sauces.


lexentry: eng/misprision__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: misprision
trans_list: equívoco
sense:
(uncountable) In full misprision of felony or misprision of treason: originally, a less serious form of felony or treason; later, the crime of (intentionally) failing to give information about a felony or treason that one knows about; (countable) an instance of this.


lexentry: eng/miss__Verb__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: miss
trans_list: sentir [[saudade|saudade(s)]] de | sentir falta de
sense:
(transitive) To become aware of the loss or absence of; to feel the want or need of, sometimes with regret.


lexentry: eng/missal__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: missal
trans_list: missal
sense:
(Catholicism) A book containing the prayers and responses needed when celebrating the Roman Catholic Mass throughout the year.


lexentry: eng/missile__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: missile
trans_list: míssil
sense:
Any object used as a weapon by being thrown or fired through the air, such as stone, arrow or bullet. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]


lexentry: eng/missile__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: missile
trans_list: míssil
sense:
(military) A self-propelled projectile whose trajectory can be adjusted after it is launched. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]


lexentry: eng/missing_link__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: missing link
trans_list: elo perdido
sense:
(colloquial) A hypothetical primate once thought necessary to explain a perceived evolutionary gap between apes and humans.


lexentry: eng/missiology__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: missiology
trans_list: missiologia
sense:
The area of practical theology which studies the mandate, message and work of the Christian missionary.


lexentry: eng/mission__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mission
trans_list: missão
sense:
(countable) A set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer, or by oneself.


lexentry: eng/missionary__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: missionary
trans_list: missionário | missionária
sense:
(religion) A person who travels attempting to spread a religion or creed (Particularly used in context of Christianity).


lexentry: eng/mister__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mister
trans_list: senhor
sense:
A title conferred on an adult male, usually when the name is unknown. Also used as a term of address, often by a parent to a young child.


lexentry: eng/mistletoe__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mistletoe
trans_list: visco | erva-de-passarinho | visgo
sense:
(countable, uncountable) Any of numerous hemiparasitic evergreen plants of the order Santalales with white berries that grow in the crowns of apple trees, oaks, and other trees, such as the European mistletoe (Viscum album) and American mistletoe or eastern mistletoe (Phoradendron leucarpum).


lexentry: eng/mistreatment__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mistreatment
trans_list: destrato | judiação
sense:
Cruel, abusive , bad, unfair, or thoughtless treatment of a person or animal (only rarely of an object or a machine; usually: mishandle).


lexentry: eng/mistrial__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mistrial
trans_list: julgamento nulo
sense:
(legal) A trial that has been declared invalid because of an error in procedure, or because of hung jury.


lexentry: eng/misunderstanding__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: misunderstanding
trans_list: mal-entendido | confusão
sense:
A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception.


lexentry: eng/mither__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mither
trans_list: fazer queixume | importunar
sense:
(intransitive, Northern England, especially, _, Manchester) To make an unnecessary fuss, moan, bother.


lexentry: eng/mithridate__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mithridate
trans_list: mithridato | mitridátio
sense:
(historical, pharmacology) Any of various historical medicine, typically an electuary compounded with various poison, believed to derive from Mithridates VI and to serve as a universal antidote.


lexentry: eng/mitigate__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mitigate
trans_list: mitigar | atenuar | pacificar
sense:
(transitive, of problems or flaws) To reduce, lessen, or decrease and thereby to make less severe or easier to bear.


lexentry: eng/mitochondrion__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mitochondrion
trans_list: mitocôndria
sense:
(cytology) A spherical or ovoid organelle found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells and containing genetic material separate from that of the host; it is responsible for the conversion of food to usable energy in the form of ATP.


lexentry: eng/mitosis__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mitosis
trans_list: mitose
sense:
(cytology) The division of a cell nucleus in which the genome is copied and separated into two identical halves. It is normally followed by cell division.


lexentry: eng/mitre__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mitre
trans_list: mitra
sense:
A covering for the head, worn on solemn occasions by church dignitaries, which has been made in many forms, mostly recently a tall cap with two points or peaks.


lexentry: eng/mitre_box__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mitre box
trans_list: caixa de esquadria
sense:
A wood working appliance used to guide a handsaw or backsaw for making precise cuts, usually 45° and 90° mitre cuts. The mitre boxes are made of wood or plastic.


lexentry: eng/mitre_saw__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mitre saw
trans_list: serra esquadria
sense:
A power saw that is a bench circular saw that is used to make accurate crosscuts and miters in a workpiece by positioning a mounted blade onto a board, that can be positioned at a variety of angles.


lexentry: eng/mitten__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mitten
trans_list: confortante
sense:
A type of glove or garment that covers a hand with a separate sheath for the thumb, but not for other fingers, which are either enclosed in a single section or left uncovered.


lexentry: eng/mixed_economy__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mixed economy
trans_list: economia mista
sense:
A market economy with governmental provision of public goods, often with strong regulatory oversight, other forms of economic interventionism and some level of economic planning.


lexentry: eng/mixed_marriage__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mixed marriage
trans_list: casamento misto
sense:
Marriage between people of different socially-distinguished groups, such as different races, cultures or religions.


lexentry: eng/mixed_martial_arts__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mixed martial arts
trans_list: artes marciais mistas | vale-tudo
sense:
(sports, martial arts) A style of combat sport allowing a wide range of combat techniques such as striking and grappling.


lexentry: eng/mixed_reaction__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mixed reaction
trans_list: reação mista
sense:
The state of diverse reception, when there are many who praise something while there are also many who dislike it.


lexentry: eng/mixer__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: mixer
trans_list: batedeira | varinha mágica
sense:
A machine outfitted with (typically blunt) blades with which it mixes or beats ingredients in a bowl below.


lexentry: eng/mizzenmast__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mizzenmast
trans_list: mastro de mezena | mastro de ré
sense:
(nautical) The aftmost mast on a ship having three masts; the third-tallest mast on a full-rigged ship.


lexentry: eng/mnemonic__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mnemonic
trans_list: mnemónica | mnemônica
sense:
Something (especially a series of ideas, letters, words, etc.) used to help in remembering a thing; a memory aid.


lexentry: eng/moa__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moa
trans_list: moa
sense:
Any of several species of large, extinct, flightless birds of the family Dinornithidae that were native to New Zealand; until its extinction, one species was the largest bird in the world. [from 19th c.]


lexentry: eng/mob__Noun__1
sense_num: 08
written_rep: mob
trans_list: multidão | turba
sense:
(Australian Aboriginal) A group of Aboriginal people associated with an extended family group, clan group or wider community group, from a particular place or country.


lexentry: eng/mob_cap__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mob cap
trans_list: charlota
sense:
(chiefly, historical) A plain cap or headdress for women or girls, especially one tied under the chin by a very broad band, and having a puffy crown and frills.


lexentry: eng/mob_cap__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: mob cap
trans_list: charlota
sense:
(modern-day use) A disposable head covering with an elasticated band, worn for cleanliness in industrial settings.


lexentry: eng/mobile_station__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mobile station
trans_list: estação móvel
sense:
(telecommunications) All the user equipment (mobile phone, SIM card etc) and software needed for communication with a GSM network.


lexentry: eng/mobilise__Verb__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: mobilise
trans_list: mobilizar
sense:
(transitive) To assemble troops and their equipment in a coordinated fashion so as to be ready for war.


lexentry: eng/mobility__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: mobility
trans_list: mobilidade
sense:
(military) The ability of a military unit to move or be transported to a new position. [from 18th c.]


lexentry: eng/mobilization__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: mobilization
trans_list: mobilização
sense:
The marshalling and organizing of troops and national resources in preparation for war, bringing them to a state of readiness for an action.


lexentry: eng/moccasin__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moccasin
trans_list: mocassim
sense:
A traditional Native North American shoe, usually without a heel or sole, made of a piece of deerskin or other soft leather turned up at the edges which are either stitched together at the top of the shoe, or sewn to a vamp (a piece covering the top of the foot). [from early 17th c.]


lexentry: eng/moccasin__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: moccasin
trans_list: mocassim
sense:
A modern shoe with either a low or no heel resembling a traditional Native American moccasin in that the leather forming the sides of the shoe is stitched at the top.


lexentry: eng/moccasin__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: moccasin
trans_list: mocassim
sense:
Any of several North American snakes of the genus Agkistrodon, particularly the copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix) and the cottonmouth or water moccasin (Agkistrodon piscivorus).


lexentry: eng/mock-up__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mock-up
trans_list: maquete | modelo
sense:
A scale or full-size model of a design or device which is not fully functional, used for teaching, demonstration, design evaluation, promotion, and other purposes.


lexentry: eng/mockingbird__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mockingbird
trans_list: sabiapoca
sense:
A long-tailed American songbird of the Mimidae family, noted for its ability to mimic calls of other birds.


lexentry: eng/mockumentary__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mockumentary
trans_list: pseudodocumentário | falso documentário
sense:
(film genre) A film or television programme presented as if it were a documentary but that is not factual and often a parody or satire.


lexentry: eng/mod__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: mod
trans_list: mod | modificador | modificação
sense:
(video games) An end user-created package containing modifications to the look or behaviour of a video game.


lexentry: eng/modality__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: modality
trans_list: modalidade
sense:
(logic) The classification of propositions on the basis on whether they claim possibility, impossibility, contingency or necessity; mode.


lexentry: eng/mode_of_production__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mode of production
trans_list: modo de produção
sense:
(Marxism) A combination of productive forces such as labour power and means of production, and social and technical relations of production such as property, power, laws and regulations, etc.


lexentry: eng/model__Noun__1
sense_num: 12
written_rep: model
trans_list: modelo
sense:
(software architecture) In software applications using the model-view-controller design pattern, the part or parts of the application that manage the data.


lexentry: eng/model_aircraft__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: model aircraft
trans_list: aeromodelo
sense:
An aircraft made to a smaller scale, either as a static (non-flying) model, or built to fly with the aid of an engine or electric motor, and controlled by radio from the ground. (This entry is a translation hub.)


lexentry: eng/modem__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: modem
trans_list: modem
sense:
(computing) A device that encodes digital computer signals into analog telephone signals and vice versa, allowing computers to communicate over a phone line.


lexentry: eng/moderator__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moderator
trans_list: moderador | moderadora
sense:
(Internet) A person who enforces the rules of a discussion forum by deleting posts, banning users, etc.


lexentry: eng/modern__Adjective__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: modern
trans_list: moderno
sense:
(history) Pertaining to the modern period (c.1800 to contemporary times), particularly in academic historiography.


lexentry: eng/modernism__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: modernism
trans_list: modernismo
sense:
Any of several styles of art, architecture, literature, philosophy, etc., that flourished in the 20th century.


lexentry: eng/modernize__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: modernize
trans_list: modernizar
sense:
(transitive) To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.


lexentry: eng/modest__Adjective__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: modest
trans_list: recatado | decente
sense:
(especially of behavior or clothing) Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.


lexentry: eng/modesty__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: modesty
trans_list: modéstia
sense:
The quality of being modest; having a limited and not overly high opinion of oneself and one's abilities.


lexentry: eng/modification__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: modification
trans_list: modificação
sense:
The act of making a change to something while keeping its essential character intact; an alteration or adjustment. [from 18th c.]


lexentry: eng/modifier_key__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: modifier key
trans_list: tecla modificadora
sense:
(computing) A key (on a computer keyboard) that may be pressed simultaneously with certain other keys to activate predefined functions.


lexentry: eng/module__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: module
trans_list: módulo
sense:
A self-contained component of a system, often interchangeable, which has a well-defined interface to the other components.


lexentry: eng/module__Noun__1
sense_num: 06
written_rep: module
trans_list: módulo
sense:
(algebra, ring theory) An abelian group equipped with the operation of multiplication by an element of a ring (or another of certain algebraic objects), representing a generalisation of the concept of vector space with scalar multiplication.


lexentry: eng/modulus__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: modulus
trans_list: módulo
sense:
(physics) A coefficient that expresses how much of a certain property is possessed by a certain substance.


lexentry: eng/modus_operandi__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: modus operandi
trans_list: modus operandi
sense:
(law enforcement) A known criminal's established habits and mode of work when committing specific offences, especially fraud, matched with characteristics of an unsolved crime to narrow down (limit to a specific list) or profile suspects.


lexentry: eng/mojibake__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mojibake
trans_list: mojibake
sense:
(computing) Corrupt characters or letters, especially resulting from being displayed or transferred through an inappropriate character set or encoding.


lexentry: eng/moka_pot__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moka pot
trans_list: cafeteira Moka | cafeteira italiana
sense:
A coffeemaker that produces coffee by passing boiling water pressurized by steam through ground coffee, traditionally made of aluminium.


lexentry: eng/molality__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: molality
trans_list: molalidade
sense:
(chemistry) the concentration of a substance in solution, expressed as the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent


lexentry: eng/molar__Adjective__2
sense_num: 01
written_rep: molar
trans_list: molar
sense:
(chemistry) Of, relating to, or being a solution containing one mole of solute per litre of solution.


lexentry: eng/molar_mass__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: molar mass
trans_list: massa molar
sense:
(chemistry) The mass of a given substance divided by its amount, measured in moles. It is commonly expressed in grams (sometimes kilograms) per mole.


lexentry: eng/molarity__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: molarity
trans_list: molaridade
sense:
(chemistry) the concentration of a substance in solution, expressed as the number of moles of solute per litre of solution


lexentry: eng/molasses__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: molasses
trans_list: melaço
sense:
A thick, sweet syrup drained from sugarcane, especially (North America) the still thicker and sweeter syrup produced by boiling down raw molasses.


lexentry: eng/mold__Noun__2
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mold
trans_list: mofo | bolor
sense:
A natural substance in the form of a woolly or furry growth of tiny fungi that appears when organic material lies for a long time exposed to (usually warm and moist) air.


lexentry: eng/molding__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: molding
trans_list: formação
sense:
The act or process of shaping in or on a mold, or of making molds; the art or occupation of a molder.


lexentry: eng/molding__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: molding
trans_list: esteira transportadora
sense:
(architecture) A plane, or curved, narrow surface, either sunk or projecting, used for decoration by means of the lights and shades upon its surface and to conceal joints, especially between unlike materials.


lexentry: eng/mole__Noun__2
sense_num: 03
written_rep: mole
trans_list: espiã | espião | toupeira
sense:
(espionage) An internal spy, a person who involves himself or herself with an enemy organisation, especially an intelligence or governmental organisation, to determine and betray its secrets from within.


lexentry: eng/mole__Noun__4
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mole
trans_list: molhe | quebra-mar
sense:
(nautical) A massive structure, usually of stone, used as a pier, breakwater or junction between places separated by water.


lexentry: eng/mole__Noun__5
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mole
trans_list: mol | mole
sense:
(chemistry, physics) In the International System of Units, the base unit of amount of substance; the amount of substance of a system which contains exactly 6.02214076×1023 elementary entities (atoms, ions, molecules, etc.). Symbol: mol. The number of atoms is known as Avogadro’s number. [from 1897]


lexentry: eng/mole_cricket__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mole cricket
trans_list: cachorrinho-da-terra | grilo-toupeira | paquinha | ralo
sense:
Any of various large insects from the family Gryllotalpidae that burrow into moist soil and feed on plant roots.


lexentry: eng/molecular_formula__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: molecular formula
trans_list: fórmula química
sense:
(chemistry) A notation indicating the number of atoms of each element present in one molecule of a substance.


lexentry: eng/molecule__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: molecule
trans_list: molécula
sense:
(chemistry) The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.


lexentry: eng/mollic__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mollic
trans_list: mólico
sense:
(soil science) Dark (having a color value and chroma of 3 or less when moist), with minimum organic carbon content, and high concentration of calcium carbonate.


lexentry: eng/mollusc__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mollusc
trans_list: molusco
sense:
A soft-bodied invertebrate of the phylum Mollusca, typically with a hard shell of one or more pieces.


lexentry: eng/molluscum_contagiosum__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: molluscum contagiosum
trans_list: molusco contagioso
sense:
(dermatology, pathology) A viral infection of the skin or (occasionally) mucous membranes, caused by Molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV), a DNA poxvirus.


lexentry: eng/molybdenite__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: molybdenite
trans_list: molibdenite
sense:
(mineral) A mineral, molybdenum disulfide MoS2, that is the principal ore of molybdenum; it is structurally similar to graphite and has a similar look and feel.


lexentry: eng/molybdenum__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: molybdenum
trans_list: molibdénio | molibdênio
sense:
A chemical element (symbol Mo) with an atomic number of 42: a silvery metal, not found as a free element, used in steel alloys.


lexentry: eng/moment__Noun__1
sense_num: 05
written_rep: moment
trans_list: momento | instante
sense:
(historical, unit) A definite period of time, specifically one-tenth of a point, or one-fortieth or one-fiftieth of an hour.


lexentry: eng/moment_of_force__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moment of force
trans_list: momento
sense:
(physics) The turning effect of a force applied to a rotational system at a distance from the axis of rotation. The moment is equal to the magnitude of the force multiplied by the perpendicular distance between its line of action and the axis of rotation.


lexentry: eng/moment_of_inertia__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moment of inertia
trans_list: momento de inércia
sense:
(physics, classical mechanics) A measure of a rigid body's resistance to change in its angular velocity around a given axis.


lexentry: eng/moment_of_silence__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: moment of silence
trans_list: minuto de silêncio
sense:
A period of silence conducted to honor or provide a gesture of respect to a recently deceased person, as part of the mourning process. May also be conducted following a tragic event or on the anniversary thereof.


lexentry: eng/moment_of_truth__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moment of truth
trans_list: momento da verdade
sense:
(idiomatic) A deciding instant; the time when a test determines or makes it apparent whether something will succeed.


lexentry: eng/momentum__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: momentum
trans_list: ímpeto | impulso | momento
sense:
(physics) Of a body in motion: the tendency of a body to maintain its inertial motion; the product of its mass and velocity, or the vector sum of the products of its masses and velocities.


lexentry: eng/momo__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: momo
trans_list: momo
sense:
A type of dumpling from Nepal, Ladakh or Tibet made with a simple flour and water dough and filled with meat, vegetables or cheese.


lexentry: eng/monad__Noun__1
sense_num: 05
written_rep: monad
trans_list: mónade | mônada
sense:
(functional, _, programming) A data type which represents a specific form of computation, along with the operations "return" and "bind".


lexentry: eng/monarch__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: monarch
trans_list: borboleta-monarca
sense:
A monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) and others of genus Danaus, found primarily in North America.


lexentry: eng/monarchy__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: monarchy
trans_list: monarquia
sense:
A government in which sovereignty is embodied within a single, today usually hereditary head of state (whether as a figurehead or as a powerful ruler).


lexentry: eng/monasticism__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: monasticism
trans_list: monasticismo
sense:
(religion) The practice of renouncing all worldly pursuits in order to fully devote one's life to spiritual work.


lexentry: eng/monatomic__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: monatomic
trans_list: monoatómico | monoatômico
sense:
(chemistry) Of an element, consisting of a single atom in the molecule, for example, the noble gases. Note: Strictly speaking, a molecule has at least two atoms.


lexentry: eng/mondegreen__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mondegreen
trans_list: tiocidade | virundum
sense:
(linguistics) A form of (possibly intentional) error arising from mishearing a spoken or sung phrase, possibly in a different language. [from 1954]


lexentry: eng/monergism__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: monergism
trans_list: monergismo
sense:
(theology) A Christian position holding that God, through the Holy Spirit, works to bring about effectually the salvation of individuals through spiritual regeneration without cooperation from the individual.


lexentry: eng/monetize__Verb__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: monetize
trans_list: monetizar
sense:
(transitive) To make an activity profit-generating, particularly in computer and Internet-related activities.


lexentry: eng/money__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: money
trans_list: dinheiro
sense:
A currency maintained by a state or other entity which can guarantee its value (such as a monetary union).


lexentry: eng/money__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: money
trans_list: dinheiro
sense:
Hard cash in the form of banknotes and coins, as opposed to cheques/checks, credit cards, or credit more generally.


lexentry: eng/money_laundering__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: money laundering
trans_list: lavagem de dinheiro | branqueamento de capitais
sense:
The act of engaging in transactions designed to obscure the origin of money, especially money that has been obtained illegally. [from early 20th c.]


lexentry: eng/money_order__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: money order
trans_list: ordem de pagamento
sense:
(finance) A directive to pay a prespecified amount of money from prepaid funds, making it a more trusted method of payment than a check.


lexentry: eng/money_pit__Proper_noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: money pit
trans_list: abertura
sense:
(sometimes, capitalized) Long-standing nickname of a complicated, seemingly man-made excavation on Oak Island in Nova Scotia, Canada, rumored to contain pirate treasure and which has been repeatedly and unsuccessfully probed at great expense.


lexentry: eng/moneylender__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moneylender
trans_list: agiota
sense:
A person who lends money and charges interest, especially one who is not part of the official financial industry.


lexentry: eng/mongoloid__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mongoloid
trans_list: mongoloide
sense:
(anthropology, dated, offensive) A member of the racial classification of humanity composed of peoples native to North Asia, Central Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Pacific Oceania, and the Americas, as well as their diaspora in other parts of the world.


lexentry: eng/mongoose__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mongoose
trans_list: mangusto | fuinha
sense:
Any of several species of generalist predatory Carnivores in the family Herpestidae; the various species range in size from rats to large cats. The Indian mongoose is noted as a predator of venomous snakes, though other mongoose species have similar habits.


lexentry: eng/monism__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: monism
trans_list: monismo
sense:
(philosophy, religion) The doctrine of the oneness and unity of reality, despite the appearance of diversity in the world.


lexentry: eng/monitor__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: monitor
trans_list: monitor | tela
sense:
(computing) A device similar to a television set used as to give a graphical display of the output from a computer.


lexentry: eng/monitor_lizard__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: monitor lizard
trans_list: varano | lagarto-monitor | monitor
sense:
Any of various large carnivorous lizards of the family Varanidae, all of whose extant species are of genus Varanus, native to Africa, Asia and Australia.


lexentry: eng/monitoring__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: monitoring
trans_list: monitorização
sense:
The carrying out of surveillance on, or continuous or regular observation of, an environment or people in order to detect signals, movements or changes of state or quality.


lexentry: eng/monkeypox__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: monkeypox
trans_list: varíola dos macacos
sense:
(disease) A viral disease, of primates and some other mammals, related to smallpox, caused by the Monkeypox virus.


lexentry: eng/monkfish__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: monkfish
trans_list: tamboril
sense:
Any large bottom-dwelling anglerfish of the genus Lophius, such as Lophius piscatorius, of the Atlantic, having a large head and mouth.


lexentry: eng/monoamine_oxidase__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: monoamine oxidase
trans_list: monoamina oxidase
sense:
(enzyme) Either of two enzymes, found in the outer membrane of mitochondria, that degrade biogenic amines and are thus responsible for the destruction of transmitter substances at neuronal synapses.


lexentry: eng/monocotyledon__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: monocotyledon
trans_list: monocotiledónea | monocotiledônea
sense:
(botany) Any plant whose seedlings typically have one cotyledon (seed leaf) (in contrast to the two cotyledons typical of dicots), thereby belonging to the taxonomic monocots, formerly variously known as Monocotyledones, Monocotyledonae, or Liliopsida, a class in the angiosperms (Angiospermae), the flowering plants.


lexentry: eng/monocyte__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: monocyte
trans_list: monócito
sense:
(immunology, cytology) A type of leukocyte (white blood cell) that differentiates into a macrophage.


lexentry: eng/monogram__Noun__3
sense_num: 01
written_rep: monogram
trans_list: monograma | sigla
sense:
A design or motif composed of one or more letters, often intertwined, used as an identifying mark of an individual or institution; the letters are usually the initials of their names.


lexentry: eng/monograph__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: monograph
trans_list: monografia
sense:
A scholarly book or a treatise on a single subject or a group of related subjects, usually written by one person.


lexentry: eng/monoid__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: monoid
trans_list: monóide
sense:
(algebra, functional programming) A set which is closed under an associative binary operation, and which contains an element which is an identity for the operation.


lexentry: eng/monolith__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: monolith
trans_list: monólito
sense:
(also, attributively) A large, single block of stone which is a natural feature; or a block of stone or other similar material used in architecture and sculpture, especially one carved into a monument in ancient times.


lexentry: eng/monolith__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: monolith
trans_list: monólito
sense:
(also, attributively, and, figurative) Anything massive, uniform, and unmovable, especially a towering and impersonal cultural, political, or social organization or structure.


lexentry: eng/monolithic__Adjective__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: monolithic
trans_list: monolítico
sense:
(engineering) Consisting of a single piece of homogeneous material as opposed to a composite material or an assembly of multiple parts.


lexentry: eng/monologue__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: monologue
trans_list: monólogo
sense:
(drama, authorship) A long speech by one person in a play; sometimes a soliloquy; other times spoken to other characters.


lexentry: eng/monomer__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: monomer
trans_list: monómero | monômero
sense:
(chemistry) A relatively small molecule which can be covalently bonded to other monomers to form a polymer.


lexentry: eng/monomial__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: monomial
trans_list: monômio | monómio
sense:
(mathematics) A single term consisting of a product of numbers and variables with positive integer exponents.


lexentry: eng/monophthong__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: monophthong
trans_list: monotongo
sense:
A vowel (in the sense of a sound rather than a letter of the alphabet) that has the same sound throughout its pronunciation, such as the short vowels in "pap", "pep", "pip", "pop" and "pup", as opposed to a diphthong (eg, /aɪ/, the vowel in "pipe") or a triphthong (eg, /aɪə/, the sound in the non-rhotic pronunciation of "pyre").


lexentry: eng/monophyly__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: monophyly
trans_list: monofiletismo
sense:
(systematics) In cladistics, the condition of being monophyletic, of including all descendants from a given ancestral species.


lexentry: eng/monophysitism__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: monophysitism
trans_list: monofisismo
sense:
(Christianity) A Christological doctrine, generally considered heterodox or heretical, holding that Jesus Christ has a single nature, which is either wholly divine or partially human and partially divine.


lexentry: eng/monopoly__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: monopoly
trans_list: monopólio
sense:
An exclusive control over the trade or production of a commodity or service through exclusive possession.


lexentry: eng/monosodium_glutamate__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: monosodium glutamate
trans_list: glutamato de sódio | glutamato monossódico
sense:
(chemistry) The mono sodium salt of the amino acid, glutamic acid; present in soy sauce; used as a condiment in Chinese and Japanese cooking, and as a food additive to enhance flavor and add the umami taste. Abbreviations: MSG, E621.


lexentry: eng/monotheistic__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: monotheistic
trans_list: monoteísta | monoteístico
sense:
(religion) Believing in a single god, deity, spirit, etc., especially for an organized religion, faith, or creed.


lexentry: eng/monotonic__Adjective__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: monotonic
trans_list: monótono
sense:
(mathematics) Of a function: that either never decreases or never increases as its independent variable increases.


lexentry: eng/monotonicity__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: monotonicity
trans_list: mesmice
sense:
(analysis) Said of a positive measure: the property of a positive measure of a measure space, that given two measurable sets where the first set is contained in the second one, then the measure of the first set must be less than or equal to the measure of the second set.


lexentry: eng/monotreme__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: monotreme
trans_list: monotremo | monotremado | monotrémato
sense:
(zoology) A mammal that lays eggs and has a single urogenital and digestive orifice. Only the echidnas and platypuses are included in this group.


lexentry: eng/monstrance__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: monstrance
trans_list: custódia
sense:
(Christianity) An ornamental, often precious receptacle, either open or with a transparent cover, in which the sacramental bread (consecrated host) is placed for Eucharistic adoration.


lexentry: eng/montage__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: montage
trans_list: montagem
sense:
(countable) A composite work, particularly an artwork, created by assembling or putting together other elements such as pieces of music, pictures, texts, videos, etc. [from early 20th c.]


lexentry: eng/moocher__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moocher
trans_list: gaivota
sense:
(mostly, pejorative) A person having a tendency to take advantage of the help of others, especially if making little effort to help themselves.


lexentry: eng/moon_bag__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moon bag
trans_list: pochete
sense:
A small pouch attached to a belt that is worn on the outside of clothing around the waist and used for holding small personal items.


lexentry: eng/mooncake__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mooncake
trans_list: bolo lunar
sense:
A rich, dense Chinese pastry traditionally filled with lotus seed paste and nowadays with a variety of other fillings, usually eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival (on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar; early September to early October). [from late 17th c.]


lexentry: eng/moonshine__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: moonshine
trans_list: moonshine
sense:
(math, uncountable) A branch of pure mathematics relating the Monster group to an invariant of elliptic functions.


lexentry: eng/moor__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moor
trans_list: charneca
sense:
An extensive waste covered with patches of heath, and having a poor, light soil, but sometimes marshy, and abounding in peat; a heath


lexentry: eng/moor__Verb__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: moor
trans_list: ancorar | atracar
sense:
(transitive, nautical) To fix or secure (e.g. a vessel) in a particular place by casting anchor, or by fastening with ropes, cables or chains or the like.


lexentry: eng/moorhen__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moorhen
trans_list: frango-d'água | galinha-d'água
sense:
Any of various medium-sized water birds of the genus Gallinula, of the rail family, that feed in open water margins.


lexentry: eng/moose__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moose
trans_list: alce
sense:
The largest member of the deer family (Alces americanus, sometimes included in Alces alces), of which the male has very large, palmate antlers.


lexentry: eng/moose_test__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moose test
trans_list: teste do alce
sense:
(automotive, engineering) A test of the stability of a vehicle, which determines the maximum speed it can attain and still be able to steer clear of an obstacle (such as a child or a large animal running in front of the car) without going out of control.


lexentry: eng/moot__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moot
trans_list: discutível
sense:
(current in, _, UK, rare, _, in the, _) Subject to discussion (originally at a moot); arguable, debatable, unsolved or impossible to solve.


lexentry: eng/moot_point__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moot point
trans_list: contencioso
sense:
An issue that is subject to, or open for, discussion or debate, to which no satisfactory answer is found; originally, one to be definitively determined by an assembly of the people.


lexentry: eng/mop__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mop
trans_list: esfregão
sense:
An implement for washing floors or similar, made of a piece of cloth, or a collection of thrums, or coarse yarn, fastened to a handle.


lexentry: eng/moped__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moped
trans_list: ciclomotor
sense:
A lightweight, two-wheeled vehicle equipped with a small motor and pedals, designed to go no faster than some specified speed limit.


lexentry: eng/mora__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: mora
trans_list: mora
sense:
(phonology) A unit of syllable weight used in phonology, by which stress, foot structure, or timing of utterance is determined in some languages (e.g. Japanese).


lexentry: eng/moraic__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moraic
trans_list: moraico
sense:
(poetry, phonology) Of, pertaining to, or consisting of a mora or morae (a unit of syllable weight in poetry and linguistics).


lexentry: eng/moral__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moral
trans_list: moral
sense:
Of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behaviour, especially for teaching right behaviour.


lexentry: eng/moral_panic__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moral panic
trans_list: pânico moral
sense:
A semi-spontaneous or media-generated mass movement based on the perception that an individual, group, community, or culture is dangerously deviant and poses a menace to society; a public outcry.


lexentry: eng/morale__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: morale
trans_list: ânimo | disposição | moral
sense:
The capacity of people to maintain belief in an institution or a goal, or even in oneself and others.


lexentry: eng/moralism__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moralism
trans_list: moralismo
sense:
(uncountable, often, pejorative) The act or practice of moralizing (making moral reflections or judging the morality of others).


lexentry: eng/moralist__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moralist
trans_list: moralista
sense:
(pejorative) One who bases all decisions on perceived morals, especially one who enforces them with censorship.


lexentry: eng/morality__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: morality
trans_list: moralidade
sense:
(uncountable) Recognition of the distinction between good and evil or between right and wrong; respect for and obedience to the rules of right conduct; the mental disposition or characteristic of behaving in a manner intended to produce morally good results.


lexentry: eng/morbid__Adjective__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: morbid
trans_list: mórbido
sense:
(by extension) Taking an interest in, or fixating on, unhealthy or unwholesome subjects such as death, decay, disease. [from 1770s]


lexentry: eng/mordant__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mordant
trans_list: mordaz
sense:
Any substance used to facilitate the fixing of a dye to a fibre; usually a metallic compound which reacts with the dye using chelation.


lexentry: eng/morepork__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: morepork
trans_list: coruja-lavradora
sense:
(chiefly, New Zealand) The Tasmanian spotted owl (Ninox novaeseelandiae), a small brown owl indigenous to New Zealand and Tasmania. [from 19th c.]


lexentry: eng/moresome__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moresome
trans_list: balé
sense:
(rare, slang) A sexual act involving more than three people, or a group of individuals involved in such an act.


lexentry: eng/morganatic__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: morganatic
trans_list: morganático
sense:
Designating a marriage (or the wife involved) between a man of higher rank and a woman of lower rank, often having various legal repercussions (typically that such a wife has no claim on the husband's possessions or title). It was not an aspect of English law, but was common in other royal houses, especially in Germany.


lexentry: eng/morgue__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: morgue
trans_list: necrotério | morgue
sense:
A building or room where dead bodies are kept before their proper burial or cremation, (now) particularly in legal and law enforcement contexts.


lexentry: eng/morion__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: morion
trans_list: bacinete | morrião
sense:
(historical) A kind of open brimmed helmet used by footsoldiers in the 16th and 17th centuries, having no visor or bevor. [from 16th c.]


lexentry: eng/morning__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: morning
trans_list: manhã
sense:
(obsolete) That part of the day from dawn until the main meal (typically in late afternoon). [18th–19th c.]


lexentry: eng/morning_star__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: morning star
trans_list: maça de espinhos
sense:
(military, countable) A weapon consisting of a heavy ball set with spikes attached rigidly to a staff, in contrast to a flail.


lexentry: eng/moron__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: moron
trans_list: babaca | débil mental | otário | retardado
sense:
(psychology, dated, originally) A person of mild mental subnormality in the former classification of mental retardation, having an intelligence quotient of 50–70.


lexentry: eng/morpheme__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: morpheme
trans_list: morfema
sense:
(linguistic morphology) The smallest linguistic unit within a word that can carry a meaning. It may be a letter, a syllable, or otherwise.


lexentry: eng/morphine__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: morphine
trans_list: morfina
sense:
(biochemistry, pharmaceutical drug) A crystalline alkaloid (7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-17-methyl-morphinan-3,6-diol), extracted from opium, the salts of which are soluble in water and are used as analgesics, anaesthetics and sedatives; it is one of a group of morphine alkaloids.


lexentry: eng/morphism__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: morphism
trans_list: morfismo
sense:
(mathematics, category theory) (formally) An arrow in a category; (less formally) an abstraction that generalises a map from one mathematical object to another and is structure-preserving in a way that depends on the branch of mathematics from which it arises.


lexentry: eng/morphology__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: morphology
trans_list: morfologia
sense:
(linguistics) The study of the internal structure of morphemes (words and their semantic building blocks).


lexentry: eng/morphology__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: morphology
trans_list: morfologia
sense:
(uncountable) A scientific study of form and structure, usually without regard to function. Especially:


lexentry: eng/mortal_sin__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mortal sin
trans_list: pecado mortal
sense:
(Roman Catholicism, theology) A sin which causes the loss of God's grace, leading to eternal damnation, unless the sinner repents, which includes their intent to confess and atone; such a sin is defined as a grave transgression against one of the Ten Commandments with the full knowledge and deliberate consent of the sinner.


lexentry: eng/mortality__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: mortality
trans_list: mortalidade
sense:
The number of deaths; and, usually and especially, the number of deaths per time unit (usually per year), expressed as a rate.


lexentry: eng/mortar__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: mortar
trans_list: morteiro | almofariz
sense:
(countable, military, historical) A short, heavy, large-bore cannon designed for indirect fire at very steep trajectories.


lexentry: eng/mortar__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: mortar
trans_list: morteiro | almofariz
sense:
(countable, military) A relatively lightweight, often portable indirect fire weapon which transmits recoil to a base plate and is designed to lob explosive shells at very steep trajectories. [from 20th c.]


lexentry: eng/mortar_and_pestle__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mortar and pestle
trans_list: pilão
sense:
A device made up of a bowl (the mortar) and a heavy, blunt object (the pestle), the end of which is used for crushing and grinding ingredients or substances into a fine paste or powder.


lexentry: eng/mortgage__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mortgage
trans_list: hipoteca
sense:
(legal) A special form of secured loan where the purpose of the loan must be specified to the lender, to purchase assets that must be fixed (not movable) property, such as a house or piece of farm land. The assets are registered as the legal property of the borrower but the lender can seize them and dispose of them if they are not satisfied with the manner in which the repayment of the loan is conducted by the borrower. Once the loan is fully repaid, the lender loses this right of seizure and the assets are then deemed to be unencumbered.


lexentry: eng/mortgage__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mortgage
trans_list: hipotecar
sense:
(transitive, legal) To borrow against a property, to obtain a loan for another purpose by giving away the right of seizure to the lender over a fixed property such as a house or piece of land; to pledge a property in order to get a loan.


lexentry: eng/mortify__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mortify
trans_list: matar
sense:
(transitive) To discipline (one's body, appetites etc.) by suppressing desires; to practise abstinence on. [from 15th c.]


lexentry: eng/mortify__Verb__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: mortify
trans_list: humilhação
sense:
(transitive, usually, used passively) To embarrass, to humiliate. To injure one's dignity. [from 17th c.]


lexentry: eng/mosaic__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mosaic
trans_list: mosaico
sense:
A piece of artwork created by placing colored squares (usually tiles) in a pattern so as to create a picture.


lexentry: eng/mosaic__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: mosaic
trans_list: mosaico
sense:
(genetics) An individual composed of two or more cell lines of different genetic or chromosomal constitution, but from the same zygote.


lexentry: eng/mosh__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mosh
trans_list: moshar
sense:
(intransitive) To dance by intentionally jumping into and colliding with other, similarly behaving dancers, and performing other wild, aggressive, or spastic movements.


lexentry: eng/moshav__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moshav
trans_list: moshav
sense:
An Israeli town or settlement, especially a type of cooperative agricultural community of individual farms pioneered by the Labour Zionists during the second aliyah.


lexentry: eng/mosquito__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mosquito
trans_list: mosquito | melga
sense:
A small flying insect of the family Culicidae, the females of which bite humans and animals and suck blood, leaving an itching bump on the skin, and sometimes carrying diseases like malaria, dengue and yellow fever.


lexentry: eng/mosquito_net__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mosquito net
trans_list: mosquiteiro
sense:
A fine net, placed around a bed, in a window opening, etc., to provide protection against mosquitoes and other insects, and the diseases carried by them.


lexentry: eng/moss__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moss
trans_list: musgo
sense:
Any of various small, green, seedless plants growing on the ground or on the surfaces of trees, stones, etc.; now specifically, a plant of the phylum Bryophyta (formerly division Musci).


lexentry: eng/motel__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: motel
trans_list: hotel de beira de estrada
sense:
(also, _, attributive) A type of hotel or lodging establishment, often located near a major highway, which typically features a series of rooms the entrances of which are immediately adjacent to a parking lot to facilitate convenient access to automobiles parked there.


lexentry: eng/moth__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moth
trans_list: mariposa | traça
sense:
A usually nocturnal insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from butterflies by feather-like antennae.


lexentry: eng/mothball__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mothball
trans_list: naftalina
sense:
(usually, in plural) A small ball of chemical pesticide (typically naphthalene) and deodorant placed in or around clothing and other articles susceptible to damage from mold or moth larvae in order to protect them from this damage.


lexentry: eng/mother-in-law's_tongue__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mother-in-law's tongue
trans_list: espada-de-Iansã
sense:
A plant with narrow, leathery, pointed leaves, of species Dracaena trifasciata (syn. Sansevieria trifasciata), often grown as a houseplant for its distinctive foliage and its tolerance of low light. The leaves are also the source of a tough fiber used for rope.


lexentry: eng/mother__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mother
trans_list: mãe | progenitora
sense:
A female parent, sometimes especially a human; a female who parents a child (which she has given birth to, adopted, or fostered).


lexentry: eng/mother_figure__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mother figure
trans_list: figura materna
sense:
One (especially an older woman) who behaves as, is regarded as equivalent to, or represents a mother for another person or group of people.


lexentry: eng/motherboard__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: motherboard
trans_list: placa-mãe
sense:
(computer hardware) The primary circuit board of a personal computer, containing the circuitry for the central processing unit, keyboard, mouse and monitor, together with slots for other devices.


lexentry: eng/motif__Noun__1
sense_num: 07
written_rep: motif
trans_list: motivo
sense:
(biochemistry) In a nucleotide or aminoacid sequence, pattern that is widespread and has, or is conjectured to have, a biological significance.


lexentry: eng/motile__Adjective__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: motile
trans_list: móvel
sense:
(physiology) In organs: having the power to move their contents, or to change their shape or tension by writhing or contracting as required by their particular physiological functions.


lexentry: eng/motion__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: motion
trans_list: moção
sense:
(countable) A parliamentary action to propose something. A similar procedure in any official or business meeting.


lexentry: eng/motion__Noun__1
sense_num: 06
written_rep: motion
trans_list: deslocamento | movimento
sense:
(philosophy) from κίνησις (kinesis); any change. Traditionally of four types: generation and corruption, alteration, augmentation and diminution, and change of place.


lexentry: eng/motion_sickness__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: motion sickness
trans_list: cinetose
sense:
A feeling of nausea or dizziness caused by a disagreement between visually perceived movement and the vestibular system's sense of movement; typically resulting from travel in a vehicle such as a ship or car.


lexentry: eng/motive__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: motive
trans_list: motivo
sense:
(law) Something which causes someone to want to commit a crime; a reason for criminal behaviour. [from 18th c.]


lexentry: eng/motor_home__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: motor home
trans_list: autocaravana | motocasa
sense:
A type of recreational vehicle, a self-propelled structure built on a truck or bus chassis containing living accommodations.


lexentry: eng/motor_vehicle__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: motor vehicle
trans_list: automóvel
sense:
Any land-based means of transportation in the form of a machine that operates primarily through a motor to provide power to rotate the tires.


lexentry: eng/motorcycle__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: motorcycle
trans_list: motocicleta | moto
sense:
An open-seated motor vehicle with handlebars instead of a steering wheel, and having two (or sometimes three) wheels.


lexentry: eng/motorway__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: motorway
trans_list: autoestrada
sense:
(UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia) A highway with grade-separated crossings (rather than level crossings) and designed (and only permitted) for high-speed motor-traffic (in Europe motor vehicles with a higher speed limit than 40 km/h) running in two directions on one separate carriageway each.


lexentry: eng/motto__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: motto
trans_list: lema | mote
sense:
A sentence, phrase, or word, prefixed to an essay, discourse, chapter, canto, or the like, suggestive of its subject matter; a short, suggestive expression of a guiding principle; a maxim.


lexentry: eng/mouflon__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mouflon
trans_list: muflão
sense:
A species of wild sheep, Ovis orientalis musimon, syn. Ovis aries musimon, endemic to Sardinia and Corsica. [from c. 1770]


lexentry: eng/moulin__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moulin
trans_list: moinho
sense:
(geology) A cylindrical, vertical shaft that extends through a glacier and is carved by meltwater from the glacier’s surface.


lexentry: eng/moult__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moult
trans_list: mudar
sense:
(intransitive) To shed or lose a covering of hair or fur, feathers, skin, horns, etc, and replace it with a fresh one.


lexentry: eng/mound__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: mound
trans_list: monte
sense:
A natural elevation appearing as if thrown up artificially; a regular and isolated hill, hillock, or knoll.


lexentry: eng/mound__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: mound
trans_list: orbe
sense:
A ball or globe forming part of the regalia of an emperor or other sovereign. It is encircled with bands, enriched with precious stones, and surmounted with a cross.


lexentry: eng/mount__Verb__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: mount
trans_list: montar
sense:
(obsolete, transitive) To cause (something) to rise or ascend; to drive up; to raise; to elevate; to lift up.


lexentry: eng/mount__Verb__1
sense_num: 08
written_rep: mount
trans_list: montar
sense:
(transitive, computing) To attach (a drive or device) to the file system in order to make it available to the operating system.


lexentry: eng/mountain__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mountain
trans_list: montanha | monte
sense:
(countable) An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit. [from 12th c.]


lexentry: eng/mountain_bike__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mountain bike
trans_list: bicicleta de montanha | mountain bike
sense:
(cycling) A bicycle specially designed for off-road riding, typically with straight, flat handlebars, a heavier frame than road bikes, higher ground clearance, and wider tires, sometimes with knobs on them for greater traction.


lexentry: eng/mountain_climber__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: mountain climber
trans_list: alpinista
sense:
An exercise starting in a plank position with hands and possibly feet wider than the shoulders where the knees are adducted to the head or elbows alternatingly without lifting the braced hip.


lexentry: eng/mountain_reindeer__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mountain reindeer
trans_list: rena
sense:
A subspecies of reindeer, found wild in southern Norway and Kola peninsula in Russia; Rangifer tarandus tarandus. A semi-domesticated variant is widely herded by the Sami in northern Scandinavia.


lexentry: eng/mountaineer__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mountaineer
trans_list: monteiro
sense:
(now, rare) A person who lives in a mountainous area (often with the connotation that such people are outlaws or uncivilized). [from 16th c.]


lexentry: eng/mountainous__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mountainous
trans_list: montanhoso
sense:
Having many mountains; characterized by mountains; of the nature of a mountain; rough (terrain); rocky.


lexentry: eng/mouse__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: mouse
trans_list: rato | mouse
sense:
(computing) (plural mice or, rarely, mouses) An input device that is moved over a pad or other flat surface to produce a corresponding movement of a pointer on a graphical display.


lexentry: eng/mouse_wheel__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mouse wheel
trans_list: roda do mouse | roda do rato
sense:
(computing) A hard plastic or rubbery disc on a computer mouse, rotated by the user in order to scroll the display.


lexentry: eng/moussaka__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moussaka
trans_list: moussaka | mussaca
sense:
A dish consisting of layers of minced lamb or beef, sliced aubergine (eggplant) or potatoes, tomatoes and béchamel sauce, baked in the oven.


lexentry: eng/movable__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: movable
trans_list: movediço | movível | móvel
sense:
Capable of being moved, lifted, carried, drawn, turned, or conveyed, or in any way made to change place or posture; not fixed or stationary


lexentry: eng/move__Noun__1
sense_num: 07
written_rep: move
trans_list: lance | mudança | jogada | mexida
sense:
(board games) The act of moving a token on a gameboard from one position to another according to the rules of the game.


lexentry: eng/move__Verb__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: move
trans_list: mover | mexer | movimentar | mover-se | mexer-se | movimentar-se
sense:
(transitive, ergative) To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another


lexentry: eng/move__Verb__1
sense_num: 07
written_rep: move
trans_list: emocionar | mover | comover
sense:
(transitive) To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion, to excite (for example, an emotion).


lexentry: eng/move__Verb__1
sense_num: 08
written_rep: move
trans_list: propor
sense:
(transitive, intransitive) To propose; to recommend; specifically, to propose formally for consideration and determination, in a deliberative assembly; to submit


lexentry: eng/move__Verb__1
sense_num: 09
written_rep: move
trans_list: mover
sense:
(transitive, obsolete) To mention; to raise (a question); to suggest (a course of action); to lodge (a complaint).


lexentry: eng/move_in__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: move in
trans_list: ir viver
sense:
(intransitive) To start living or working in a new place; to transport one's belongings to a new home or workplace; to make one's home or workplace into a suitable environment.


lexentry: eng/movement__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: movement
trans_list: movimento
sense:
A trend in various fields or social categories, a group of people with a common ideology who try together to achieve certain general goals.


lexentry: eng/mover_and_shaker__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mover and shaker
trans_list: manda-chuva
sense:
(usually, in the plural) Someone who has power and influence in a field or activity; one who accomplishes tasks, who gets things done.


lexentry: eng/movie__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: movie
trans_list: filme
sense:
(chiefly, North America, AU) A recorded sequence of images displayed on a screen at a rate sufficiently fast to create the appearance of motion; a film.


lexentry: eng/moving_walkway__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moving walkway
trans_list: esteira rolante
sense:
(US) A slow conveyor belt that transports people horizontally or on an incline in a similar manner to an escalator.


lexentry: eng/mow_down__Verb__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: mow down
trans_list: ceifar
sense:
(transitive, figuratively, by extension) To kill or slaughter, or to injure by knocking down, especially in large numbers and in a ruthless manner.


lexentry: eng/moxa__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: moxa
trans_list: moxa
sense:
A woolly material obtained from the dried leaves of an Asian species of mugwort, such as Artemisia argyi, as used in moxibustion.


lexentry: eng/mozzarella__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mozzarella
trans_list: mozarela | muçarela | mussarela
sense:
Soft Italian cheese made from cow's or buffalo's milk and commonly used as a pizza topping and in salads etc.


lexentry: eng/mucous_membrane__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mucous membrane
trans_list: mucosa
sense:
(anatomy) A membrane which secretes mucus. It forms the lining of various body passages that communicate with the air, such as the respiratory, genitourinary, and alimentary tracts including the mouth, nasal passages, vagina, and urethra.


lexentry: eng/mud__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: mud
trans_list: lama
sense:
(figuratively) Willfully abusive, even slanderous remarks or claims, notably between political opponents.


lexentry: eng/muddle-headed__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: muddle-headed
trans_list: confuso
sense:
(of persons or their thoughts) Characterized by vague or confused thinking: foolish, dull-witted, semi-conscious.


lexentry: eng/muddy__Adjective__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: muddy
trans_list: turvo
sense:
Of water or some other liquid: containing mud or (by extension) other sediment in suspension; cloudy, turbid.


lexentry: eng/mudguard__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mudguard
trans_list: para-lama | guarda-lamas | guarda-lama | para-lamas
sense:
A cover over the wheels of a vehicle, or a flap behind that wheel, to prevent water and mud being projected.


lexentry: eng/mudra__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mudra
trans_list: mudra
sense:
(dance, arts) Any of several formal symbolic hand postures used in classical dance of India and in Hindu and Buddhist iconography.


lexentry: eng/muffin_top__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: muffin top
trans_list: pneu | pneuzinho
sense:
(colloquial, sometimes, _, derogatory) The roll of flesh that bulges over the top of excessively tight trousers.


lexentry: eng/muffle__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: muffle
trans_list: abafar | cobrir
sense:
(transitive) To wrap (a person, face etc.) in fabric or another covering, for warmth or protection; often with up.


lexentry: eng/muffle__Verb__1
sense_num: 05
written_rep: muffle
trans_list: abafar
sense:
(transitive, dated) To prevent seeing, or hearing, or speaking, by wraps bound about the head; to blindfold; to deafen.


lexentry: eng/mufti__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: mufti
trans_list: traje à paisana
sense:
(uncountable, AU, British, New Zealand) A civilian dress when worn by a member of the military, or casual dress when worn by a pupil of a school who normally would wear uniform.


lexentry: eng/mug_shot__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mug shot
sense:
A photograph taken of the head and shoulders, often from the front and in profile, usually taken in conjunction with somebody's arrest.

trans_list:
foto de cadeia | foto de criminoso | foto de fichamento | foto fichada | foto policial | retrato policial


lexentry: eng/mulatto__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mulatto
trans_list: mulata | mulato
sense:
(historical, now, sometimes, pejorative) A person of mixed black and white descent, especially a person with one black and one white parent or two mulatto parents.


lexentry: eng/mulch__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mulch
trans_list: humo | manta
sense:
(agriculture, horticulture) Any material used to cover the top layer of soil to protect, insulate, or decorate it, or to discourage weeds or retain moisture.


lexentry: eng/muliebrity__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: muliebrity
trans_list: feminilidade
sense:
(literary) The state or quality of being a woman; the features of a woman's nature; femininity, womanhood.


lexentry: eng/mullein__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mullein
trans_list: verbasco
sense:
Any of a few hundred species of European and Asian plants, of the genus Verbascum, especially that majority that have yellow flowers. Some species have been introduced to other continents, where some are now seen as invasive pests. Some species, though far from all, have downy leaves, hence common names such as: "velvet plant". [from 14th c.]


lexentry: eng/mullet__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mullet
trans_list: tainha | salmonete | trilha
sense:
A fish of the family Mullidae (order Syngnathiformes), especially the genus Mullus (red mullets or goatfish).


lexentry: eng/mullion__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mullion
trans_list: mainel
sense:
(architectural element) A vertical bar between the panes of glass or casements of a window or the panels of a screen.


lexentry: eng/multi-touch__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: multi-touch
trans_list: multitáctil
sense:
(computing) Of a computer tablet or touch-screen interface, accepting more than one touch at the same time.


lexentry: eng/multiculturalism__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: multiculturalism
trans_list: multiculturalismo
sense:
The characteristics of an organization, society, city etc. which has many different ethnic or national cultures mingling freely; political or social policies which support or encourage such coexistence. [from 20th c.]


lexentry: eng/multilateralism__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: multilateralism
trans_list: multilateralismo
sense:
A system by which nations consult others in matters of foreign policy, by way of organisations such as the United Nations.


lexentry: eng/multimeter__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: multimeter
trans_list: multímetro
sense:
An electronic measuring instrument that combines multiple functions; a combined voltmeter, ammeter and ohmmeter.


lexentry: eng/multimillion__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: multimillion
trans_list: multimilionária | multimilionário
sense:
Having several millions; costing or worth many millions of dollars, pounds, euros or some other currency.


lexentry: eng/multinational__Adjective__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: multinational
trans_list: multinacional
sense:
(of a business organization) Operating, or having subsidiary companies in multiple countries (especially more than two).


lexentry: eng/multiple__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: multiple
trans_list: múltiplos
sense:
Having more than one element, part, component, or function, having more than one instance, occurring more than once, usually contrary to expectations (can be followed by a singular).


lexentry: eng/multiple_sclerosis__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: multiple sclerosis
trans_list: esclerose múltipla
sense:
(pathology) A chronic disease of the brain and spinal cord characterized by changes in sensation, visual problems, weakness, depression, difficulties with coordination and speech, impaired mobility and disability.


lexentry: eng/multiplication_table__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: multiplication table
trans_list: tabuada | tabuada de multiplicar | tabuada de multiplicação
sense:
(arithmetic) A table showing the products of each of the integers from 1 to 10 (or, especially formerly, 12) with each of the integers from 1 to 10 (or 12).


lexentry: eng/multitasking__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: multitasking
trans_list: multitarefa
sense:
(computing) The simultaneous execution of multiple tasks (programs) under the control of an interrupt-driven operating system.


lexentry: eng/mummy__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: mummy
trans_list: múmia
sense:
(countable, by extension) A reanimated embalmed human corpse, as a stock character in horror films. [from 20th c.]


lexentry: eng/mumps__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mumps
trans_list: caxumba | papeira
sense:
(pathology) A contagious disease caused by the Mumps virus of the genus Rubulavirus, mostly occurring in childhood, which causes swelling of glands in the face and neck.


lexentry: eng/munchies__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: munchies
trans_list: larica
sense:
(slang, with the definite article) Hunger, especially a craving for food as a result of cannabis or alcohol consumption.


lexentry: eng/munge__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: munge
trans_list: danificar
sense:
(transitive, computing, informal) To transform data in an undefined or unexplained manner, as for example when data wrangling requires nonsystemic or nonsystematic edits.


lexentry: eng/municipal__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: municipal
trans_list: municipal
sense:
Of or pertaining to a municipality (a city or a corporation having the right of administering local government).


lexentry: eng/municipality__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: municipality
trans_list: município | comuna
sense:
A district with a government that typically encloses no other governed districts; a borough, city, or incorporated town or village.


lexentry: eng/muon__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: muon
trans_list: muão | múon
sense:
(physics) An unstable elementary particle in the lepton family, having similar properties to the electron but with a mass 207 times greater.


lexentry: eng/murder__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: murder
trans_list: assassínio | assassinato | homicídio
sense:
(uncountable, legal, in jurisdictions which use the felony murder rule) The act of committing or abetting a crime that results in the killing of a person, regardless of intent, and even if the committer or abettor is not the one who killed the person: felony murder.


lexentry: eng/murine__Adjective__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: murine
trans_list: murino
sense:
More generally, of, pertaining to, or characteristic of any rodent up to the taxonomic rank of Muroidea, most often with reference to mice and rats of the subfamily Murinae.


lexentry: eng/murmur__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: murmur
trans_list: sopro | murmúrio
sense:
(cardiology, medicine) The sound made by any condition which produces noisy, or turbulent, flow of blood through the heart.


lexentry: eng/murmur__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: murmur
trans_list: murmúrio
sense:
A muttered complaint or protest; the expression of dissatisfaction in a low muttering voice; any expression of complaint or discontent.


lexentry: eng/murrain__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: murrain
trans_list: morrinha
sense:
(veterinary medicine, chiefly, historical) Any of several highly infectious diseases of cattle, such as anthrax, or a particular epizootic#Noun thereof.


lexentry: eng/muscarine__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: muscarine
trans_list: muscarina
sense:
(biochemistry) An extremely poisonous alkaloid, obtained from fly agaric, that disrupts the action of acetylcholine neurotransmitter.


lexentry: eng/muscle__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: muscle
trans_list: musculatura
sense:
(uncountable, usually, in the plural) A well-developed physique, in which the muscles are enlarged from exercise.


lexentry: eng/muscle_memory__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: muscle memory
trans_list: memória muscular
sense:
The physiological adaptation of the body to repetition of a specific physical activity, resulting in increased neuromuscular control when performing that activity again.


lexentry: eng/muscle_tone__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: muscle tone
trans_list: tônus muscular
sense:
(physiology) The continuous and passive partial contraction of the muscles, which helps maintain posture.


lexentry: eng/muscovite__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: muscovite
trans_list: moscovita
sense:
(mineral) A pale brown mineral of the mica group, being a basic potassium aluminosilicate with the chemical formula KAl2(Si3Al)O10(OH,F)2; used as an electrical insulator etc.


lexentry: eng/muscular_Christianity__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: muscular Christianity
trans_list: cristianismo muscular
sense:
(Christianity) A movement of Victorian origin stressing the need for energetic Christian activism in combination with an ideal of vigorous masculinity.


lexentry: eng/muscular_dystrophy__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: muscular dystrophy
trans_list: distrofia muscular
sense:
(pathology) A group of genetic diseases which cause progressive skeletal muscle weakness, defects in muscle proteins, and the death of muscle cells and tissue.


lexentry: eng/museum__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: museum
trans_list: museu
sense:
A building or institution dedicated to the acquisition, conservation, study, exhibition, and educational interpretation of objects having scientific, historical, cultural or artistic value.


lexentry: eng/mushroom__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mushroom
trans_list: (em forma) de cogumelo
sense:
Having characteristics like those of a mushroom, for example in shape or appearance, speed of growth, or texture.


lexentry: eng/mushroom_cloud__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mushroom cloud
trans_list: nuvem cogumelo | nuvem de cogumelo | nuvem em cogumelo
sense:
A large cloud of smoke, flame and debris that rises into the sky as a result of a large explosion, especially after a nuclear explosion, characterized by a long shaft rising from the ground into a much-larger or more-spread-out top, reminiscent of a mushroom in shape.


lexentry: eng/music__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: music
trans_list: música
sense:
A series of sounds organized in time, usually employing some combination of harmony, melody, rhythm, tempo, etc., often to convey a mood.


lexentry: eng/music_box__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: music box
trans_list: caixa de música
sense:
A box that generates or plays music, particularly one using mechanical means rather than electronic, generally using a cylinder or disk containing the music.


lexentry: eng/music_theory__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: music theory
trans_list: teoria musical | teoria da música
sense:
The field of study dealing with how music works, typically examining the language and notation of music, the patterns and structures in composers' techniques, and so on.


lexentry: eng/music_to_someone's_ears__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: music to someone's ears
trans_list: música para os ouvidos de
sense:
(idiomatic) A spoken expression or a sound which is pleasing; specifically, some good news, or welcome information or remarks.


lexentry: eng/musical__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: musical
trans_list: musical
sense:
A stage performance, show or film that involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting.


lexentry: eng/musical_bow__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: musical bow
trans_list: arco
sense:
(musical instrument) A simple musical instrument consisting of a string supported by a flexible wooden bearer.


lexentry: eng/musical_chairs__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: musical chairs
trans_list: dança das cadeiras
sense:
(games) A children's game in which players circle a group of chairs. There is one chair fewer than the number of players. When someone who is not watching stops playing music, everybody sits down, and the player left without a chair is eliminated.


lexentry: eng/musical_saw__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: musical saw
trans_list: serra
sense:
(musical instrument) A musical instrument consisting of a thin sheet of metal, or sometimes a saw, usually played with a bow.


lexentry: eng/musician__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: musician
trans_list: músico | música | musicista
sense:
A composer, conductor, or performer of music; specifically, a person who sings and/or plays a musical instrument as a hobby, occupation, or profession.


lexentry: eng/musicology__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: musicology
trans_list: musicologia
sense:
(music) the scholarly or scientific study of music, as in historical research, musical theory, or the physical nature of sound.


lexentry: eng/musk__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: musk
trans_list: almíscar
sense:
A greasy secretion with a powerful odour, produced in a glandular sac of the male musk deer and used in the manufacture of perfumes.


lexentry: eng/musk_ox__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: musk ox
trans_list: boi-almiscarado
sense:
An Arctic mammal, Ovibos moschatus of the Caprinae subfamily of the family Bovidae, having a thick coat and long curved horns.


lexentry: eng/musket__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: musket
trans_list: mosquete
sense:
A kind of firearm formerly carried by the infantry of an army, originally fired by means of a match, or matchlock, for which several mechanical appliances (including the flintlock, and finally the percussion lock) were successively substituted; ultimately superseded by the rifle.


lexentry: eng/must__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: must
trans_list: dever
sense:
(modal, _, auxiliary, defective) To do as a requirement; indicates that the sentence subject is required as an imperative or directive to execute the sentence predicate, with failure to do so resulting in a failure or negative consequence.


lexentry: eng/must__Verb__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: must
trans_list: dever
sense:
(modal, _, auxiliary, defective) Used to indicate that something is very likely, probable, or certain to be true.


lexentry: eng/mustard_gas__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mustard gas
trans_list: gás mostarda | iperita
sense:
A highly cytotoxic vesicant, C4H8Cl2S, used in World War I that is known to cause skin burns, blisters, inflammation, edema, and potentially other respiratory effects.


lexentry: eng/mustelid__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mustelid
trans_list: marta
sense:
Any carnivorous mammal of the diverse weasel family Mustelidae, which also includes badgers, otters, martens, mink and wolverines.


lexentry: eng/muster__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: muster
trans_list: inspeção
sense:
(military) An assembling or review of troops, as for parade, verification of numbers, inspection, exercise, or introduction into service. [from 15th c.]


lexentry: eng/mutation__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: mutation
trans_list: mutação
sense:
(linguistics) An alteration in a particular sound of a word, especially the initial consonant, which is triggered by the word's morphological or syntactic context and not by its phonological context.


lexentry: eng/mutatis_mutandis__Adverb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mutatis mutandis
trans_list: mutatis mutandis
sense:
(especially, law) with the necessary changes being made; with the necessary modifications; with such changes as are necessary to ensure congruence


lexentry: eng/mute_h__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mute h
trans_list: h mudo
sense:
(phonology) In the French language usage of the letter h at the start of a word which allows liaison with a preceding consonant.


lexentry: eng/mute_swan__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mute swan
trans_list: cisne-real | cisne-mudo
sense:
A species of white plumaged swan, Cygnus olor, having a distinctive orange bill with a black tip, native to Eurasia and widely introduced elsewhere as an ornamental waterbird.


lexentry: eng/mutex__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mutex
trans_list: exclusão mútua
sense:
(programming) An object in a program that serves as a lock, used to negotiate mutual exclusion among threads.


lexentry: eng/mutilate__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mutilate
trans_list: mutilar
sense:
To physically harm as to impair use, notably by cutting off or otherwise disabling a vital part, such as a limb.


lexentry: eng/mutiny__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mutiny
trans_list: motim | rebelião | revolta | motinada | sedição
sense:
An organized rebellion against a legally constituted authority, especially by seamen against their officers.


lexentry: eng/mutter__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mutter
trans_list: resmungar
sense:
To utter words, especially complaints or angry expressions, indistinctly or with a low voice and lips partly closed; to say under one's breath.


lexentry: eng/mutual_masturbation__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mutual masturbation
trans_list: masturbação mútua | meinha | mútua masturbação | troca-troca
sense:
A sexual activity in which two or more persons simultaneously masturbate themselves, usually while observing or otherwise communicating with one another.


lexentry: eng/mutualism__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mutualism
trans_list: mutualismo
sense:
(ecology) Any interaction between two species that benefits both; typically involves the exchange of substances or services.


lexentry: eng/muzzle__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: muzzle
trans_list: cano
sense:
(firearms) The mouth or the end for entrance or discharge of a gun, pistol etc., that the bullet emerges from.


lexentry: eng/muzzle__Verb__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: muzzle
trans_list: amordaçar
sense:
(transitive, figuratively) To restrain (from speaking, expressing opinion or acting); to gag; to silence; to censor.


lexentry: eng/muzzle_brake__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: muzzle brake
trans_list: freio de boca
sense:
(firearms) A device placed at the muzzle of a firearm to reduce the recoil energy by redirecting the escaping gases.


lexentry: eng/my_Lord__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: my Lord
trans_list: senhor
sense:
(UK) Used in direct address to peers of the realm, usually now excluding dukes and the Lords Spiritual.


lexentry: eng/my_ass__Interjection__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: my ass
trans_list: o caralho | o caraças | os colhões
sense:
(slang, vulgar) Indicates disapproval, disagreement, or disbelief, often with a tone of disregard, disdain, or disgust, referring to the buttocks.


lexentry: eng/mycelium__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mycelium
trans_list: micélio
sense:
The vegetative part of any fungus, consisting of a mass of branching, threadlike hyphae, often underground.


lexentry: eng/mycorrhiza__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mycorrhiza
trans_list: micorriza
sense:
(ecology, botany, mycology) A plant root formed in symbiosis with a fungus; the symbiosis between the mycelium of a fungus and the roots of a plant. [from 19th c.]


lexentry: eng/mycotoxin__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mycotoxin
trans_list: micotoxina
sense:
(biochemistry) Any substance, produced by a mold or fungus, that is injurious to vertebrates upon ingestion, inhalation or skin contact.


lexentry: eng/mycotrophic__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mycotrophic
trans_list: microtrófico
sense:
(botany) Describing any plant that obtains (all or some of) its nutrients through symbiosis with fungi


lexentry: eng/myelin__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: myelin
trans_list: mielina
sense:
(neuroanatomy) A white, fatty material, composed of lipids and lipoproteins, that surrounds the axons of nerves.


lexentry: eng/myocardium__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: myocardium
trans_list: miocárdio
sense:
(anatomy, cardiology) The muscular substance of the heart; the middle of the three layers forming the outer wall of the human heart.


lexentry: eng/myroblyte__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: myroblyte
trans_list: miroblita
sense:
A saint whose relics or place of burial produce or are said to have produced the Oil of Saints ("an aromatic liquid with healing properties" or "holy water (very much like myrrh)") or the odour of sanctity.


lexentry: eng/myrrh__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: myrrh
trans_list: mirra
sense:
A red-brown resinous material, the dried sap of a tree of the species Commiphora myrrha, used as perfume, incense or medicine.


lexentry: eng/myself__Pronoun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: myself
trans_list: me | mim
sense:
(reflexive pronoun) Me, as direct or indirect object the speaker as the object of a verb or preposition, when the speaker is also the subject. [from 9th c.]


lexentry: eng/myself__Pronoun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: myself
trans_list: eu mesma | eu mesmo
sense:
Personally, for my part; used in apposition to I, sometimes for simple emphasis and sometimes with implicit exclusion of any others performing the activity described. [from 10th c.]


lexentry: eng/mystery_play__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mystery play
trans_list: mistério
sense:
(performing arts) A medieval dramatic performance depicting events from Christian scriptures, especially events from the life of Jesus Christ.


lexentry: eng/myth__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: myth
trans_list: mito | lenda
sense:
A commonly-held but false belief, a common misconception; a fictitious or imaginary person or thing; a popular conception about a real person or event which exaggerates or idealizes reality.


lexentry: eng/mythology__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mythology
trans_list: mitologia
sense:
(countable, _, and, _, uncountable) The collection of myths of a people, concerning the origin of the people, history, deities, ancestors and heroes.


lexentry: eng/mythos__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mythos
trans_list: lenda
sense:
Anything transmitted by word of mouth, such as a fable, legend, narrative, story, or tale (especially a poetic tale).


lexentry: eng/mythos__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: mythos
trans_list: lenda
sense:
A story or set of stories relevant to or having a significant truth or meaning for a particular culture, religion, society, or other group; a myth, a mythology.


lexentry: eng/mâche__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: mâche
trans_list: alface
sense:
Valerianella locusta, a small dicot annual plant of the family Caprifoliaceae often cultivated as a salad green or herb.


lexentry: eng/nacelle__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nacelle
trans_list: nacelle
sense:
A separate streamlined enclosure mounted on an aircraft to house, originally, an engine, and now also cargo or crew.


lexentry: eng/nadir__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nadir
trans_list: nadir
sense:
The point of the celestial sphere, directly opposite the zenith; inferior pole of the horizon; point of the celestial sphere directly under the place of observation.


lexentry: eng/naevus_flammeus__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: naevus flammeus
trans_list: malformação capilar | mancha em vinho do Porto
sense:
(anatomy) A vascular birthmark or naevus, usually on the head and neck, consisting of an overgrowth of capillaries which produce a reddish to purplish discoloration of the skin.


lexentry: eng/nag__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nag
trans_list: resmungar
sense:
(ambitransitive) To repeatedly remind or complain to (someone) in an annoying way, often about insignificant or unnecessary matters.


lexentry: eng/naga__Noun__2
sense_num: 01
written_rep: naga
trans_list: naga
sense:
(Indian mythology) A member of a class of semi-divine creatures, often taking the form of a very large snake and associated with water.


lexentry: eng/naiad__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: naiad
trans_list: náiada | náiade
sense:
(Greek mythology) A female deity (nymph) associated with water, especially a spring, stream, or other fresh water.


lexentry: eng/nail-patella_syndrome__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nail-patella syndrome
trans_list: síndrome unha-patela
sense:
(genetic disorder) A genetic disorder that results in small, poorly developed nails, kneecaps, and other body parts.


lexentry: eng/nail__Noun__1
sense_num: 05
written_rep: nail
trans_list: prego | cravo
sense:
A spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials. The nail is generally driven through two or more layers of material by means of impacts from a hammer or other device. It is then held in place by friction.


lexentry: eng/nail_file__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nail file
trans_list: lixa de unha
sense:
A small file made of soft metal, or a board covered with fine sandpaper, for filing and shaping one's fingernails and toenails.


lexentry: eng/nailset__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nailset
trans_list: punção de pregos
sense:
A tool used with a hammer for driving in nails, rather than striking the nail directly at the risk of damaging the surrounding surface.


lexentry: eng/name__Verb__1
sense_num: 07
written_rep: name
trans_list: nomear | chamar | denominar
sense:
(transitive, Westminster system politics) To initiate a process to temporarily remove a member of parliament who is breaking the rules of conduct.


lexentry: eng/name_after__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: name after
trans_list: nomear em homenagem
sense:
To give (someone or something) the name of another person, place, or thing; to name (someone or something) in honour of


lexentry: eng/namespace__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: namespace
trans_list: espaço de nomes | namespace
sense:
(programming) A conceptual space that groups classes, identifiers, etc. to avoid conflicts with items in unrelated code that have the same names.


lexentry: eng/nandina__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nandina
trans_list: nandina
sense:
(botany) Heavenly bamboo or sacred bamboo, an ornamental plant of species Nandina domestica, sole member of genus Nandina (in family Berberidaceae), native to east Asia from the Himalayas to Japan.


lexentry: eng/nano-__Prefix__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nano-
trans_list: nano-
sense:
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10−9 (short scale billionth or long scale milliardth). Symbol: n


lexentry: eng/nanocomposite__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nanocomposite
trans_list: nanocomposto | nanocompósito
sense:
Any composite material one or more of whose components is some form of nanoparticle; more often consists of carbon nanotubes embedded in a polymer matrix


lexentry: eng/nanori__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nanori
trans_list: nanori
sense:
(linguistics) A Japanese reading of a kanji character that is used for names of people or places, but that is otherwise a non-standard reading for that character.


lexentry: eng/nanotechnology__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nanotechnology
trans_list: nanotecnologia
sense:
The science and technology of creating nanoparticles and of manufacturing machines which have sizes within the range of nanometres (1–100 nm).


lexentry: eng/napa_cabbage__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: napa cabbage
trans_list: couve-chinesa
sense:
A species of Chinese cabbage, Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis, commonly used as an ingredient in East-Asian cuisines.


lexentry: eng/napalm__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: napalm
trans_list: napalm
sense:
A highly flammable, viscous substance, designed to stick to the body while burning, used in warfare as an incendiary especially in wooded areas. [1942]


lexentry: eng/naphtha__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: naphtha
trans_list: nafta
sense:
(petrochemistry) Any of a wide variety of aliphatic or aromatic liquid hydrocarbon mixtures distilled from petroleum or coal tar, especially as used in solvents or petrol.


lexentry: eng/napkin__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: napkin
trans_list: guardanapo
sense:
A serviette; a (usually rectangular) piece of cloth or paper used at the table for wiping the mouth and hands for cleanliness while eating.


lexentry: eng/narcissistic_personality_disorder__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: narcissistic personality disorder
trans_list: transtorno de personalidade narcisista
sense:
(psychiatry) A personality disorder characterized largely by an overinflated sense of self-importance typically caused by unbalanced parental valuation during childhood.


lexentry: eng/narcissus__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: narcissus
trans_list: narciso
sense:
Any of several bulbous flowering plants, of the genus Narcissus, having white or yellow cup- or trumpet-shaped flowers, notably the daffodil


lexentry: eng/narcoanalysis__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: narcoanalysis
trans_list: narcoanálise
sense:
(medicine) A form of psychotherapy in which the patient is administered drugs in order to attain a sleeplike state.


lexentry: eng/narcolepsy__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: narcolepsy
trans_list: narcolepsia
sense:
(pathology) A disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable attacks of deep sleep, often brief, sometimes accompanied by paralysis and hallucinations.


lexentry: eng/narcoleptic__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: narcoleptic
trans_list: narcoléptico
sense:
One who suffers from narcolepsy ("a disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable attacks of deep sleep").


lexentry: eng/narration__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: narration
trans_list: narração
sense:
The act of recounting or relating in order the particulars of some action, occurrence, or affair; a narrating.


lexentry: eng/narration__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: narration
trans_list: narração
sense:
That which is narrated or recounted; an orderly recital of the details and particulars of some transaction or event, or of a series of transactions or events; a story or narrative.


lexentry: eng/narrow__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: narrow
trans_list: estreito | estreita
sense:
Having a small width; not wide; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth.


lexentry: eng/narwhal__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: narwhal
trans_list: narval
sense:
Monodon monoceros, an Arctic cetacean that grows to about 20 feet (6 meters) long, the male having a single horn-like tusk, a twisted, pointed canine tooth that projects forward.


lexentry: eng/nasal__Adjective__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: nasal
trans_list: nasal
sense:
(phonetics) Having a sound imparted by means of the nose; and specifically, made by lowering the soft palate, in some cases with closure of the oral passage, the voice thus issuing (wholly or partially) through the nose, as in the consonants m, n, ng.


lexentry: eng/nasal_bone__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nasal bone
trans_list: osso nasal
sense:
(skeleton, zootomy) Either of two bones of the skull of vertebrates above the fishes which lie in front of the frontal bones and in humans are oblong in shape forming by their junction the bridge of the nose and partly covering the nasal cavity.


lexentry: eng/nasal_mutation__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nasal mutation
trans_list: mutação nasal
sense:
An alteration of the initial consonant of a word which occurs in certain Celtic languages under particular linguistic circumstances.


lexentry: eng/nasal_septum__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nasal septum
trans_list: septo nasal
sense:
(anatomy) A bony and cartilaginous partition in the nose, separating the left and right airways in the nose and dividing the two nostrils.


lexentry: eng/nasal_vowel__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nasal vowel
trans_list: vogal nasal
sense:
(phonetics) A vowel that is produced with a lowering of the velum so that air escapes both through nose as well as the mouth.


lexentry: eng/nasalization__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nasalization
trans_list: nasalização
sense:
(phonetics, uncountable) the articulation of a vowel or continuant consonant in such a way that air flows through the nose at the same time as it flows through the mouth


lexentry: eng/nasturtium__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nasturtium
trans_list: capuchinha
sense:
The popular name of any of the plants in the Tropaeolum genus of flowering plants native to south and central America.


lexentry: eng/nation-state__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nation-state
trans_list: estado-nação
sense:
(politics) A political entity (a state) associated with a particular cultural entity (a nation) and a sovereign territorial unit.


lexentry: eng/nation__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nation
trans_list: nação
sense:
(collective) A historically constituted, stable community of people, formed based on a common language, territory, economic life, ethnicity and/or psychological make-up manifested in a common culture.


lexentry: eng/nation__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: nation
trans_list: estado
sense:
(international, _, legal, metonymically) A sovereign state; (loosely, metonymically, proscribed) a country.


lexentry: eng/nation__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: nation
trans_list: nação
sense:
(chiefly, historical) An association of students based on the birthplace or ethnicity of its members.


lexentry: eng/national__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: national
trans_list: nacional
sense:
Pertaining to a nation or country, especially as a whole; affecting, shared by, or existing throughout all of a nation. [from 16th c.]


lexentry: eng/national_day__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: national day
trans_list: feriado nacional
sense:
A day marking a country's establishment as a sovereign entity, typically a celebration of its independence, revolution or former ruler.


lexentry: eng/national_park__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: national park
trans_list: parque nacional
sense:
An area of land that is not built upon, but reserved by the national government for conservation of nature and usually also for recreational use.


lexentry: eng/national_security__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: national security
trans_list: segurança nacional
sense:
The safety of a country as managed through the exercise of economic and political power, intelligence agencies and diplomacy.


lexentry: eng/nationality__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: nationality
trans_list: nacionalidade
sense:
National origin or identity; legal membership of a particular nation or state, by origin, birth, naturalization, ownership, allegiance or otherwise. [from 18th c.]


lexentry: eng/nationalize__Verb__1
sense_num: 05
written_rep: nationalize
trans_list: nacionalizar | estatizar
sense:
(archaic) To make national; to make a nation of; to endow with the character and habits of a nation, or the peculiar sentiments and attachment of citizens of a nation.


lexentry: eng/nativity_play__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nativity play
trans_list: peça de natal
sense:
(Christianity) A dramatic depiction of the story of the birth of Jesus Christ, commonly performed by children in churches and in Christian schools during the Christmas season.


lexentry: eng/nativity_scene__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nativity scene
trans_list: presépio
sense:
(Christianity) A depiction—which may be pictorial, dramatic, or by means of figurines—of the birth of Jesus Christ in a manger, as described in the New Testament account.


lexentry: eng/natremia__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: natremia
trans_list: natremia
sense:
(physiology, especially, in combination) The presence of sodium in the blood, and (usually, especially) the degree (that is, its concentration).


lexentry: eng/natural__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: natural
trans_list: natural
sense:
Containing no artificial or man-made additives; especially (of food) containing no colourings, flavourings or preservatives. [from 19th c.]


lexentry: eng/natural__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: natural
trans_list: natural
sense:
Normally associated with a particular person or thing; inherently related to the nature of a thing or creature. [from 14th c.]


lexentry: eng/natural_gas__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: natural gas
trans_list: gás natural
sense:
A mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons associated with petroleum deposits; mostly methane with smaller amounts of ethane, propane and butane; principally used as a fuel.


lexentry: eng/natural_language__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: natural language
trans_list: língua natural
sense:
(retronym, linguistics) Any human language that has evolved naturally in a community, usually in contrast to computer programming languages, to controlled natural languages, and to constructed languages such as Esperanto (although constructed languages are subject to change by natural forces among fluent speakers).


lexentry: eng/natural_language_processing__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: natural language processing
trans_list: processamento de linguagem natural
sense:
A field of computer science and linguistics concerned with the interactions between computers and human (natural) languages, especially computational analysis and processing of large amounts of natural language data.


lexentry: eng/natural_law__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: natural law
trans_list: direito natural
sense:
(law, philosophy) The set of universal legal or moral principles said to be discernible from nature by reason alone; one of these principles.


lexentry: eng/natural_logarithm__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: natural logarithm
trans_list: logaritmo natural
sense:
(mathematics) The logarithm in base e: either the function that given x returns y such that ey = x, or the value of y given by the function.


lexentry: eng/natural_science__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: natural science
trans_list: ciência natural
sense:
Any science involved in studying phenomena or laws of the physical world: physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, and so on.


lexentry: eng/natural_selection__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: natural selection
trans_list: seleção natural
sense:
(evolutionary theory) A process by which heritable traits conferring survival and reproductive advantage to individuals, or related individuals, tend to be passed on to succeeding generations and become more frequent in a population, whereas other less favourable traits tend to become eliminated; the differential survival and reproduction of phenotypes.


lexentry: eng/naturalist__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: naturalist
trans_list: naturalista
sense:
(philosophy) A person who believes in or advocates the tenets of philosophical or methodological naturalism. [from 16th c.]


lexentry: eng/naturalize__Verb__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: naturalize
trans_list: naturalizar
sense:
(transitive) To limit explanations of a phenomenon to naturalistic ones and exclude supernatural ones.


lexentry: eng/nature__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nature
trans_list: natureza
sense:
(uncountable, often, _, capitalized) The way things are, the totality of all things in the physical universe and their order, especially the physical world in contrast to spiritual realms and flora and fauna as distinct from human conventions, art, and technology.


lexentry: eng/nature__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: nature
trans_list: natureza
sense:
The essential or innate characteristics of a person or thing which will always tend to manifest, especially in contrast to specific contexts, reason, religious duty, upbringing, and personal pretense or effort.


lexentry: eng/naturism__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: naturism
trans_list: naturismo
sense:
The belief in or practice of going nude in social settings, often in mixed-gender groups, specifically either in cultures where this is not the norm or for health reasons.


lexentry: eng/naumachia__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: naumachia
trans_list: naumaquia
sense:
(historical, nautical, in Ancient Rome) The recreation of a sea battle staged for entertainment. [from 16th c.]


lexentry: eng/nausea__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nausea
trans_list: náusea | enjoo
sense:
A feeling of illness or discomfort in the digestive system, usually characterized by a strong urge to vomit.


lexentry: eng/nautical_mile__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nautical mile
trans_list: milha náutica
sense:
A unit of length corresponding approximately to one minute of arc of latitude along any meridian. By international agreement it is exactly 1,852 metres (approximately 6,076 feet or 1.151 statute mile).


lexentry: eng/nautilus__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nautilus
trans_list: náutilo
sense:
A marine mollusc, of the family Nautilidae native to the Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean, which has tentacles and a spiral shell with a series of air-filled chambers, of which Nautilus is the type genus.


lexentry: eng/naval_infantry__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: naval infantry
trans_list: infantaria de marinha | infantaria naval
sense:
(military) An organization of sailors who are trained and equipped to fight as an infantry unit on land.


lexentry: eng/navbar__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: navbar
trans_list: barra de navegação
sense:
(GUI) A bar, usually at the top of a web page, offering a number of links to help the user to navigate.


lexentry: eng/nave__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nave
trans_list: nave
sense:
(architecture) The middle or body of a church, extending from the transepts to the principal entrances.


lexentry: eng/navel__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: navel
trans_list: umbigo
sense:
(anatomy) The indentation or bump remaining in the abdomen of mammals where the umbilical cord was attached before birth.


lexentry: eng/navigable__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: navigable
trans_list: navegável
sense:
(of a body of water) Capable of being navigated; deep enough and wide enough to afford passage to vessels.


lexentry: eng/navigate__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: navigate
trans_list: navegar
sense:
(transitive) To plan, control and record the position and course of a vehicle, ship, aircraft, etc., on a journey; to follow a planned course.


lexentry: eng/navigation__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: navigation
trans_list: navegação | náutica
sense:
(uncountable) The theory, practice and technology of charting a course for a road vehicle, ship, aircraft, or spaceship.


lexentry: eng/navigator__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: navigator
trans_list: navegador | navegante
sense:
A person who navigates, especially an officer with that responsibility on a ship or an aircrew member with that responsibility on an aircraft.


lexentry: eng/nawab__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nawab
trans_list: nababo
sense:
(historical) A Muslim official in South Asia acting as a provincial deputy ruler under the Mughal empire; a local governor. [from 17th c.]


lexentry: eng/nay__Adverb__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: nay
trans_list: mesmo | ou
sense:
(archaic, otherwise, jocular) Or rather, or should I say; moreover (introducing a stronger and more appropriate expression than the preceding one). [from 16th c.]


lexentry: eng/neap_tide__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neap tide
trans_list: maré de quadratura | maré de quarto | maré de águas mortas
sense:
The tide which occurs just after the first and third quarters of the moon, when there is least difference between high tide and low tide.


lexentry: eng/near-death_experience__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: near-death experience
trans_list: experiência de quase morte
sense:
A sensation of detachment from one's body, the presence of a tunnel of light, the apparent viewing of one's own body from on high, and similar manifestations, experienced by people whose heart and brain have temporarily ceased to function.


lexentry: eng/neat__Adjective__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: neat
trans_list: caubói | cowboy
sense:
Free from contaminants; unadulterated, undiluted. Particularly of liquor and cocktails; see usage below.


lexentry: eng/nebula__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nebula
trans_list: nebulosa | nébula
sense:
(astronomy) A cloud in outer space consisting of gas or dust (e.g. a cloud formed after a star explodes).


lexentry: eng/nebulizer__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: nebulizer
trans_list: pulverizador
sense:
(medicine) A device used to administer a medicine into the lungs, by converting the medicine from liquid state into a fine spray of aerosols, to be inhaled through the nose or mouth.


lexentry: eng/necessary__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: necessary
trans_list: necessário
sense:
Required, essential, whether logically inescapable or needed in order to achieve a desired result or avoid some penalty.


lexentry: eng/necessary_evil__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: necessary evil
trans_list: mal necessário
sense:
(idiomatic) An unfavorable thing that must be done or accepted, especially because the available alternative courses of action or inaction would be worse.


lexentry: eng/necessitate__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: necessitate
trans_list: necessitar
sense:
(transitive) To make necessary; to behove; to require (something) to be brought about. [from early 17th c.]


lexentry: eng/necklace__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: necklace
trans_list: colar
sense:
An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached.


lexentry: eng/neckline__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neckline
trans_list: decote
sense:
The line formed by the edge of an article of clothing that surrounds the neck, especially as seen at the front.


lexentry: eng/necrocracy__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: necrocracy
trans_list: necrocracia
sense:
A form of government where a dead person is recognised as its head; usually a deceased former leader.


lexentry: eng/necromancy__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: necromancy
trans_list: necromancia | nigromancia
sense:
Loosely, any sorcery or witchcraft, especially involving death or the dead, particularly sorcery involving raising or reanimating the dead.


lexentry: eng/necromantic__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: necromantic
trans_list: necromântico
sense:
Of or relating to necromancy: the resurrection of or communication with the dead, especially through the use of black magic.


lexentry: eng/necrophore__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: necrophore
trans_list: silfídeo
sense:
Any of various beetles, especially of the genus Nicrophorus, that bury the carcasses of small vertebrates (such as birds and rodents) as a food source for their larvae


lexentry: eng/necropsy__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: necropsy
trans_list: autópsia
sense:
(medicine) The pathological examination of a corpse, particularly to determine cause of death. [from 19th c.]


lexentry: eng/necrosis__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: necrosis
trans_list: necrose
sense:
(pathology) The localized death of cells or tissues through injury, disease, or the interruption of blood supply. (Usually gangrene will follow unless the dead tissue is resected).


lexentry: eng/necrotizing_fasciitis__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
sense: A severe, fast-spreading infection that results in the death of the body's soft tissue.
written_rep: necrotizing fasciitis
trans_list:
fasceíte necrosante | fasceíte necrotizante | fasciite necrosante | fasciite necrotizante | fascite necrosante | fascite necrotizante


lexentry: eng/nectar__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: nectar
trans_list: néctar
sense:
(botany) The sweet liquid secreted by flowers to attract pollinating insects and birds. [from 17th c.]


lexentry: eng/needle__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: needle
trans_list: agulha
sense:
A long, thin, sharp implement usually for piercing as in sewing, embroidery, acupuncture, tattooing, body piercing, medical injections, sutures, etc; or a blunt but otherwise similar implement used for forming loops or knots in crafts such as darning, knitting, tatting, etc.


lexentry: eng/neem__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neem
trans_list: amargoseira | nim
sense:
Azadirachta indica, a large, mostly evergreen tree from India, whose seeds yield neem oil, the insecticide azadirachtin.


lexentry: eng/nefarious__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nefarious
trans_list: nefasto
sense:
Sinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics.


lexentry: eng/negative_reinforcement__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: negative reinforcement
trans_list: reforço negativo
sense:
The removal of a discouraging stimulus associated with a particular behaviour with the result that it is more likely to be repeated.


lexentry: eng/negligence__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: negligence
trans_list: negligência
sense:
(legal, uncountable) The breach of a duty of care: the failure to exercise a standard of care that a reasonable person would have in a similar situation.


lexentry: eng/negligible__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: negligible
trans_list: desprezável | insignificante | negligenciável
sense:
Able to be neglected, ignored or excluded from consideration; too small or unimportant to be of concern.


lexentry: eng/negotiable_instrument__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: negotiable instrument
trans_list: instrumento negociável
sense:
(legal, banking, business) a legal document, as a cheque or bill of exchange, that is freely negotiable.


lexentry: eng/negus__Noun__2
sense_num: 01
written_rep: negus
trans_list: negus
sense:
(historical) A ruler of Abyssinia (Ethiopia), or of a province of Ethiopia; specifically, the king of Ethiopia before 1974.


lexentry: eng/neighborhood__Noun__1
sense_num: 06
written_rep: neighborhood
trans_list: vizinhança
sense:
(chiefly, obsolete) The quality of being a neighbor, of living nearby, next to each-other; proximity.


lexentry: eng/neighbour__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neighbour
trans_list: vizinho | vizinha
sense:
A person living on adjacent or nearby land; a person situated adjacently or nearby; anything (of the same type of thing as the subject) in an adjacent or nearby position.


lexentry: eng/neither_..._nor__Conjunction__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neither … nor
trans_list: nem … nem
sense:
used for showing that something is not true of two or more people, things, actions, qualities, or ideas (This entry is a translation hub.)


lexentry: eng/neither_fish_nor_fowl__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neither fish nor fowl
trans_list: nem carne nem peixe
sense:
(idiomatic) Not easily categorized; not rightly belonging or fitting well in a given group or situation; also, not having the advantages of the various options.


lexentry: eng/neoclassicism__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neoclassicism
trans_list: neoclassicismo
sense:
Any of several movements in the arts, architecture, literature and music that revived forms from earlier centuries.


lexentry: eng/neocolonialism__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neocolonialism
trans_list: neocolonialismo
sense:
The control or domination by a powerful country over weaker ones (especially former colonies) by the use of economic pressure, political suppression and cultural dominance.


lexentry: eng/neodymium__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neodymium
trans_list: neodímio
sense:
A chemical element (symbol Nd) with an atomic number of 60: a hard, slightly malleable silvery metal that quickly tarnishes in air and moisture.


lexentry: eng/neoimperialism__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neoimperialism
trans_list: neoimperialismo
sense:
(politics) Modern imperialistic practices, such as using power and influence to dominate smaller countries. [20th c.]


lexentry: eng/neoliberalism__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neoliberalism
trans_list: neoliberalismo
sense:
A political ideology or ideological trend based on neoclassical economics that espouses economic liberalism, favouring trade liberalisation, financial deregulation, a small government, privatisation and liberalisation of government businesses, passive antitrust enforcement, accepting greater economic inequality and disfavouring unionisation.


lexentry: eng/neologism__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neologism
trans_list: neologismo
sense:
(linguistics, lexicography, countable) A word or phrase which has recently been coined; a new word or phrase, or an existing one which has gained a new meaning.


lexentry: eng/neoprene__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neoprene
trans_list: neoprene | neopreno
sense:
A synthetic rubber, a polymer of chloroprene, commonly used in wetsuits, laptop sleeves, orthopedic braces, electrical insulation, liquid and sheet-applied elastomeric membranes and flashings, car fan belts, etc.


lexentry: eng/neopronoun__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neopronoun
trans_list: neopronome
sense:
A pronoun used in place of he, she, or singular they, especially one of the modern coinages used by some non-binary people.


lexentry: eng/nephew__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nephew
trans_list: sobrinho
sense:
A son of one's sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law; either a son of one's brother (fraternal nephew) or a son of one's sister (sororal nephew).


lexentry: eng/nephron__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nephron
trans_list: néfron
sense:
(anatomy) The basic structural and functional unit of the kidney, which filters the blood in order to regulate chemical concentrations, and thereby produces urine.


lexentry: eng/nephrosis__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nephrosis
trans_list: nefrose
sense:
(pathology) A non-inflammatory disease of the kidneys that is characterised by the leaking of blood protein into the urine, swelling or oedema, and degenerative lesions.


lexentry: eng/nepotism__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nepotism
trans_list: nepotismo
sense:
The favoring of relatives (most strictly) or also personal friends (more broadly) because of their relationship rather than because of their abilities.


lexentry: eng/nerdy__Adjective__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: nerdy
trans_list: estranho
sense:
(colloquial, derogatory, of a quality or interest) Of, pertaining to, in the style of, or appealing to nerds.


lexentry: eng/nereid__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nereid
trans_list: nereida
sense:
(Greek mythology) One of 50 sea nymphs who were attendants upon Poseidon (Neptune), and were represented as riding on sea horses, sometimes in human form and sometimes with the tail of a fish.


lexentry: eng/neroli__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neroli
trans_list: oléo de néroli
sense:
More fully neroli oil or oil of neroli: an essential oil distilled from the blossoms of the bitter orange or Seville orange (Citrus × aurantium subsp. amara) used to make perfumes.


lexentry: eng/nerve_gas__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nerve gas
trans_list: gás neurotóxico
sense:
A toxic chemical compound and banned weapon of mass destruction which, when inhaled or ingested, impairs nervous system functions, typically causing extreme physical distress and death by asphyxiation.


lexentry: eng/nervous_breakdown__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nervous breakdown
trans_list: ataque de nervos | crise nervosa
sense:
An attack of a psychological disorder such as depression or anxiety so severe that it prevents a person from continuing to function normally


lexentry: eng/nervous_system__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nervous system
trans_list: sistema nervoso
sense:
An organ system whose principal constituent is nervous tissue that coordinates the activities of muscles, monitors organs, constructs and processes data received from the senses, and initiates actions.


lexentry: eng/nesh__Adjective__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: nesh
trans_list: friorento
sense:
(now, _, UK, _, dialectal) Delicate; weak; poor-spirited; susceptible to cold weather, harsh conditions etc.


lexentry: eng/net__Noun__1
sense_num: 06
written_rep: net
trans_list: planificação
sense:
(geometry) Any set of polygons joined edge to edge that, when folded along the edges between adjoining polygons so that the outer edges touch, form a given polyhedron.


lexentry: eng/net__Noun__1
sense_num: 07
written_rep: net
trans_list: rede
sense:
A system that interconnects a number of users, locations etc. allowing transport or communication between them.


lexentry: eng/netball__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: netball
trans_list: netball
sense:
(uncountable) A (usually women's) team sport derived from basketball, with seven players on each side who attempt to score goals by passing a ball and throwing it into the opponent's goal, which is a raised hoop with a net at one end of the playing area. Unlike basketball, a player in possession of the ball cannot move until the ball is passed to another player.


lexentry: eng/netiquette__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: netiquette
trans_list: netiqueta
sense:
(Internet) Conduct while online that is appropriate and courteous to other Internet users, and may be expected or enforced by others.


lexentry: eng/netsuke__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: netsuke
trans_list: netsuke
sense:
A small, often collectible, artistic carving characterized by an opening or two small holes (紐通し), most commonly made of wood or ivory, used as a fob at the end of a cord attached to a suspended pouch containing pens, medicines, or tobacco. Netsuke originated in feudal Japan in the late 16th and 17th centuries.


lexentry: eng/neural_network__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neural network
trans_list: rede neural
sense:
(ML) A real or virtual computer system designed to emulate the brain in its ability to "learn" to assess imprecise data.


lexentry: eng/neurasthenia__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neurasthenia
trans_list: neurastenia
sense:
(psychiatry, dated) An ill-defined medical condition characterized by lassitude, fatigue, headache, and irritability, associated chiefly with emotional disturbance.


lexentry: eng/neurodegenerative__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neurodegenerative
trans_list: neurodegenerativo
sense:
(neurology, pathology) Of, pertaining to, or resulting in the progressive loss of nerve cells and of neurologic function.


lexentry: eng/neurohypophysis__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neurohypophysis
trans_list: neuro-hipófise
sense:
(anatomy) The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, responsible for the release of oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also called vasopressin.


lexentry: eng/neurolinguistics__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neurolinguistics
trans_list: neurolinguística
sense:
(linguistics) Science concerned with the human brain mechanisms underlying the comprehension, production and abstract knowledge of language, be it spoken, signed or written.


lexentry: eng/neurological__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neurological
trans_list: neurológico
sense:
Dealing with neurology, the study of the nervous system or the health care specialty that provides care for it.


lexentry: eng/neurology__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neurology
trans_list: neurologia
sense:
The branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of nervous system including the brain and spinal cord of the central nervous system and the nerves, muscles, and neuromuscular junction of the peripheral nervous system.


lexentry: eng/neuron__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neuron
trans_list: neurónio | neurônio
sense:
(cytology) A cell of the nervous system, which conducts nerve impulses; consisting of an axon and several dendrites. Neurons are connected by synapses.


lexentry: eng/neuropathy__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: neuropathy
trans_list: neuropatia
sense:
(medicine) Any disease of the nerves and nervous system, usually and more specifically the peripheral nervous system, thus including both non-neuraxial and neuraxial instances of neural damage or dysfunction but excluding the neuraxis's psychiatric aspects (mental illnesses).


lexentry: eng/neuropsychiatry__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neuropsychiatry
trans_list: neuropsiquiatria
sense:
(medicine) The branch of medicine dealing with disorders that have both neurological and psychiatric features


lexentry: eng/neurosis__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neurosis
trans_list: neurose
sense:
(pathology) A mental disorder, less severe than psychosis, marked by anxiety or fear which differ from normal measures by their intensity, which disorder results from a failure to compromise or properly adjust during the developmental stages of life, between normal human instinctual impulses and the demands of human society.


lexentry: eng/neurosurgery__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neurosurgery
trans_list: neurocirurgia
sense:
(neurology, surgery, uncountable) The surgical discipline focused on treating those central and peripheral nervous system diseases.


lexentry: eng/neurosurgery__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: neurosurgery
trans_list: neurocirurgia
sense:
(neurology, surgery, countable) Any surgical procedure performed on the nervous system, especially the brain.


lexentry: eng/neurotoxin__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neurotoxin
trans_list: neurotoxina
sense:
(neuroscience, toxicology, pharmaceutical drug) A toxin that specifically acts upon neurons, their synapses, or the nervous system in its entirety.


lexentry: eng/neurotransmitter__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neurotransmitter
trans_list: neurotransmissor
sense:
(biochemistry, neuroscience) Any substance, such as acetylcholine or dopamine, responsible for sending nerve signals across a synapse between two neurons.


lexentry: eng/neurotypical__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neurotypical
trans_list: neurotípico
sense:
Having a normal (usual, ordinary) way of processing sensory, linguistic, and social information; often to contrast with autistic.


lexentry: eng/neuter__Adjective__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: neuter
trans_list: neutro
sense:
(grammar) Having a form which is not masculine nor feminine; or having a form which is not of common gender.


lexentry: eng/neuter__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: neuter
trans_list: neutro
sense:
(grammar) A noun of the neuter gender; any one of those words which have the terminations usually found in neuter words.


lexentry: eng/neuter__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neuter
trans_list: capar | castrar
sense:
(transitive) To remove sex organs from an animal to prevent it from having offspring; to castrate or spay, particularly as applied to domestic animals.


lexentry: eng/neutral__Adjective__1
sense_num: 07
written_rep: neutral
trans_list: neutro
sense:
(physics) Neither positive nor negative; possessing no charge or equivalent positive and negative charge such that there is no imbalance.


lexentry: eng/neutrality__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neutrality
trans_list: neutralidade
sense:
The state or quality of being neutral; the condition of being unengaged in contests between others; state of taking no part on either side.


lexentry: eng/neutrino__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neutrino
trans_list: neutrino | neutrina
sense:
An elementary particle that is classified as a lepton, and has an extremely small but nonzero mass and no electric charge. It interacts with the surroundings only via the weak force or gravitation, making it very difficult to detect.


lexentry: eng/neutron__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neutron
trans_list: nêutron | neutrão
sense:
(particle) A subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and having no charge; it is a combination of an up quark and two down quarks.


lexentry: eng/neutron_bomb__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neutron bomb
trans_list: bomba de nêutrons | bomba de neutrões | bomba de nêutron
sense:
An atomic bomb that produces a greater amount of neutrons, and a lesser amount of blast; the intention being to create equal lethal neutron radiation and blast radii which increases the effectiveness of the weapon against armour while reducing collateral damage.


lexentry: eng/neutron_star__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neutron star
trans_list: estrela de nêutrons | estrela de neutrões
sense:
(star) A degenerate star that has been so collapsed by gravity that its electrons and protons have been merged into neutrons by the intense pressure. The solid mass of neutrons is sometimes called neutronium.


lexentry: eng/neutrophil__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: neutrophil
trans_list: neutrófilo
sense:
(biology, medicine) Of a cell: being more easily or more fully stained by neutral dyes than by acidic or alkaline (basic) ones.


lexentry: eng/never_again__Adverb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: never again
trans_list: nunca mais
sense:
(set phrase) At no time in the future; usually said of a negative event, practice, etc., which should not be allowed to reoccur.


lexentry: eng/never_mind__Verb__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: never mind
trans_list: deixar | deixar para lá | esquecer
sense:
(hortative) It is not important; do not fret; used to reassure or comfort the person to whom it is said.


lexentry: eng/new__Adjective__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: new
trans_list: novo
sense:
Used to distinguish something established more recently, named after something or some place previously existing.


lexentry: eng/new_normal__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: new normal
trans_list: nova normalidade | novo normal
sense:
(chiefly, Canada, US, idiomatic) A current prevailing situation which has emerged recently, that differs dramatically from the previous one and is expected to remain. [from 1920s]


lexentry: eng/new_religious_movement__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: new religious movement
trans_list: novo movimento religioso
sense:
(religion) (abbreviated NRM) Any religious community or spiritual group of modern origins, having a peripheral place within a state's dominant religious culture.


lexentry: eng/newbie__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: newbie
trans_list: novato | principiante | iniciante | neófito
sense:
(Internet) A new user or participant; someone who is extremely new and inexperienced (to a game or activity). A beginner.


lexentry: eng/newfangled__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: newfangled
trans_list: moderninho
sense:
(usually derogatory, disapproving, or humorous) new and often needlessly novel or gratuitously different; recently devised or fashionable, especially when not an improvement.


lexentry: eng/news_agency__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: news agency
trans_list: agência de notícias
sense:
An organisation that gathers and distributes news to newspapers and radio and television broadcasters.


lexentry: eng/newscast__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: newscast
trans_list: telejornal
sense:
(broadcasting, journalism) A broadcast of the news; a news report that is transmitted over the air for television, radio, etc.


lexentry: eng/newscaster__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: newscaster
trans_list: apresentador | apresentadora
sense:
(broadcasting, journalism) One who delivers the news for broadcast on television, radio, etc; a newsreader.


lexentry: eng/newsletter__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: newsletter
trans_list: boletim | boletim de notícias | boletim informativo
sense:
A periodically sent publication containing current events or the like, generally on a particular topic or geared toward a limited audience.


lexentry: eng/newspaper__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: newspaper
trans_list: jornal | gazeta
sense:
(countable) A publication, usually published daily or weekly and usually printed on cheap, low-quality paper, containing news and other articles.


lexentry: eng/newspaper__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: newspaper
trans_list: papel de periódico | papel-jornal
sense:
(uncountable, countable) A quantity of or one of the types of paper on which newspapers are printed.


lexentry: eng/newspeak__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: newspeak
trans_list: novilíngua
sense:
Use of ambiguous, misleading, or euphemistic words in order to deceive the listener, especially by politicians and officials.


lexentry: eng/newsreel__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: newsreel
trans_list: cinejornal
sense:
(countable) A short film containing news or current affairs; especially one of several shown in sequence.


lexentry: eng/newsroom__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: newsroom
trans_list: redação
sense:
The office of a news organisation, especially that part of it where the journalists work and news stories are processed.


lexentry: eng/newton__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: newton
trans_list: newton
sense:
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of force; the force required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram by one metre per second per second. Symbol: N.


lexentry: eng/niacin__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: niacin
trans_list: niacina
sense:
(carboxylic acid, vitamin) A water-soluble vitamin, a component of vitamin B complex, found in meat, yeast, and dairy products; it is essential to metabolism.


lexentry: eng/nibling__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nibling
trans_list: neto
sense:
(originally, chiefly, anthropology, often, in the plural) Used especially as a gender-neutral term: the child of one's sibling or sibling-in-law; one's nephew or niece. [from 1951]


lexentry: eng/niche__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: niche
trans_list: nicho
sense:
(architectural element) A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament.


lexentry: eng/niche__Noun__1
sense_num: 05
written_rep: niche
trans_list: nicho
sense:
(by extension) Any position of opportunity for which one is well-suited, such as a particular market in business.


lexentry: eng/nick__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nick
trans_list: arranhão
sense:
(printing, dated) A notch cut crosswise in the shank of a type, to assist a compositor in placing it properly in the stick, and in distribution.


lexentry: eng/nick__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: nick
trans_list: furo
sense:
(Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Commonwealth, law enforcement, slang) A police station or prison.


lexentry: eng/nickeline__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nickeline
trans_list: niquelina
sense:
(mineral) A mineral, a form of nickel arsenide, NiAs, having a metallic lustre and copper-red colour, that is a minor ore of nickel.


lexentry: eng/nickname__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nickname
trans_list: apelido | alcunha
sense:
A familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.


lexentry: eng/nicotine__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nicotine
trans_list: nicotina
sense:
(organic compound) An alkaloid (C10H14N2), commonly occurring in the tobacco plant. In small doses it is a habit-forming stimulant; in larger doses it is toxic and is often used in insecticides.


lexentry: eng/nicotine_gum__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nicotine gum
trans_list: chiclete de nicotina | goma de mascar de nicotina | pastilha elástica de nicotina
sense:
A form of chewing gum that slowly releases nicotine into the body; used by people who are trying to quit smoking


lexentry: eng/nictitating_membrane__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nictitating membrane
trans_list: membrana nictitante
sense:
A transparent protective fold of skin acting as an inner eyelid in birds, reptiles and some mammals.


lexentry: eng/niece__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: niece
trans_list: sobrinha
sense:
A daughter of one’s sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law; either the daughter of one's brother ("fraternal niece"), or of one's sister ("sororal niece").


lexentry: eng/nigger__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nigger
trans_list: preto | macaco
sense:
(offensive, ethnic slur, vulgar, see usage notes) A black person; a person of black African descent.


lexentry: eng/night__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: night
trans_list: sono | noite
sense:
(astronomy, countable) The period of darkness beginning at the end of evening astronomical twilight when the sun is 18 degrees below the horizon, and ending at the beginning of morning astronomical twilight.


lexentry: eng/night__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: night
trans_list: noite
sense:
(legal, countable) A period of time often defined in the legal system as beginning 30 minutes after sunset, and ending 30 minutes before sunrise.


lexentry: eng/night_owl__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: night owl
trans_list: noctívago | noctâmbulo | coruja
sense:
(idiomatic) One who goes to bed late, or stays up late at night or in the early hours of the morning.


lexentry: eng/night_person__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: night person
trans_list: coruja
sense:
(idiomatic) A person whose preference or custom is to remain awake and active during the evening and early morning (night) hours, and who usually sleeps during part of the daytime.


lexentry: eng/night_school__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: night school
trans_list: curso noturno
sense:
A school, typically used for the purpose of continuing education with classes held predominantly in the evening to accommodate students with typical day shift work schedules.


lexentry: eng/nightcap__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nightcap
trans_list: barrete de dormir | gorro de dormir | touca de dormir
sense:
A warm cloth cap worn while sleeping, often with pajamas, being common attire in northern Europe before effective home heating became widespread. [From 14th c.]


lexentry: eng/nightclub__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nightclub
trans_list: boate | casa noturna | balada | clube | discoteca
sense:
A public or private establishment that is open late at night to provide entertainment, food, drink, music or dancing.


lexentry: eng/nightcrawler__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nightcrawler
trans_list: minhoca
sense:
An earthworm of the species Lumbricus terrestris, known for its large size and nocturnal surfacings.


lexentry: eng/nightingale__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nightingale
trans_list: rouxinol
sense:
A Eurasian and African songbird, Luscinia megarhynchos, family Muscicapidae, famed for its beautiful singing at night; a common nightingale.


lexentry: eng/nightjar__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nightjar
trans_list: noitibó | bacurau | curiango
sense:
Any of various medium-sized nocturnal birds of the family Caprimulgidae, that feed predominantly on moths and other large flying insects.


lexentry: eng/nightmare__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: nightmare
trans_list: pesadelo
sense:
(figuratively) Any bad, miserable, difficult or terrifying situation or experience that arouses anxiety, terror, agony or great displeasure. [from 20th c.]


lexentry: eng/nightmare__Noun__1
sense_num: 04
written_rep: nightmare
trans_list: pesadelo
sense:
(now, chiefly, historical) A feeling of extreme anxiety or suffocation experienced during sleep; Sleep paralysis. [from 16th c.]


lexentry: eng/nightshade__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nightshade
trans_list: dulcamara
sense:
Any of the poisonous plants belonging to the genus Solanum, especially black nightshade or woody nightshade.


lexentry: eng/nightstand__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nightstand
trans_list: criado-mudo | mesa-de-cabeceira | mesinha-de-cabeceira
sense:
(US) A small table or cabinet, usually with two drawers one above the other or one drawer and a lower shelf, placed beside the head of a bed.


lexentry: eng/nihilism__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: nihilism
trans_list: niilismo
sense:
(usually, uncountable) The rejection of, or opposition to, religious beliefs, (inherent or objective) moral principles, legal rules, etc., often due to the view that life is meaningless (sense 1).


lexentry: eng/nihilism__Noun__1
sense_num: 06
written_rep: nihilism
trans_list: niilismo
sense:
(countable, uncountable, philosophy) A doctrine grounded on the negation of one or more meaningful aspects of life; in particular, the view that nothing in the world actually exists.


lexentry: eng/nine-banded_armadillo__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nine-banded armadillo
trans_list: tatu-galinha | tatuetê | tatu-de-folha | tatu-veado | tatu-verdadeiro
sense:
A species of armadillo, Dasypus novemcinctus, ranging from much of the southern US to warmer South America.


lexentry: eng/nine_hundred__Numeral__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nine hundred
trans_list: novecentos | novecentas
sense:
The cardinal number occurring after eight hundred ninety-nine and before nine hundred one, represented in Arabic numerals as 900. Ordinal: nine-hundredth.


lexentry: eng/nine_men's_morris__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nine men's morris
trans_list: filete
sense:
An ancient strategic board game for two players, each having nine pieces, and in which forming a row of three of one's own pieces earns the removal of one of the other player's pieces.


lexentry: eng/nine_o'clock__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nine o'clock
trans_list: nove horas
sense:
(In both the 12-hour clock and the 24-hour clock) The start of the tenth hour of the day; 9:00 a.m. (09:00).


lexentry: eng/nine_thousand_nine_hundred_and_ninety-nine__Numeral__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine
trans_list: nove mil, novecentas e noventa e nove | nove mil, novecentos e noventa e nove
sense:
The cardinal number occurring after nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight and before ten thousand, represented in Arabic numerals as 9,999. Represented in Roman numerals as IXCMXCIX.


lexentry: eng/nineteen__Numeral__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nineteen
trans_list: dezenove | dezanove
sense:
The cardinal number occurring after eighteen and before twenty, represented in Roman numerals as XIX and in Arabic numerals as 19. It is the last/largest of the "teens".


lexentry: eng/ninety-eight__Numeral__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: ninety-eight
trans_list: noventa e oito
sense:
The cardinal number immediately following ninety-seven — ninety plus eight — and preceding ninety-nine.


lexentry: eng/ninety-eighth__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: ninety-eighth
trans_list: nonagésimo oitavo
sense:
The ordinal form of the number ninety-eight, describing a person or thing in position number 98 of a sequence.


lexentry: eng/ninety-ninth__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: ninety-ninth
trans_list: nonagésimo nono
sense:
The ordinal form of the number ninety-nine, describing a person or thing in position number 99 of a sequence.


lexentry: eng/ninety-seventh__Adjective__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: ninety-seventh
trans_list: nonagésimo sétimo
sense:
The ordinal form of the number ninety-seven, describing a person or thing in position number 97 of a sequence.


lexentry: eng/ninety__Numeral__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: ninety
trans_list: noventa
sense:
The cardinal number occurring after eighty-nine and before ninety-one, represented in Roman numerals as XC and in Arabic numerals as 90.


lexentry: eng/ninhydrin__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: ninhydrin
trans_list: ninidrina
sense:
(organic compound) The aromatic compound 2,2-dihydroxyindane-1,3-dione which is used as a reagent to detect amines


lexentry: eng/ninja__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: ninja
trans_list: ninja
sense:
(martial arts) A person trained in ninjutsu, especially (historical) one used for espionage, assassination, and other tasks requiring stealth during Japan's shogunate period.


lexentry: eng/ninjutsu__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: ninjutsu
trans_list: ninjutsu
sense:
(martial arts) A Japanese martial art that is a collection of techniques originally practiced for Japanese espionage purposes, and includes methods of gathering information, nondetection, avoidance, and misdirection techniques. Used by ninja (忍者).


lexentry: eng/ninth__Noun__1
sense_num: 03
written_rep: ninth
trans_list: nono | nona
sense:
(music) The compound interval between any tone and the tone represented on the ninth degree of the staff above it, as between one of the scale and two of the octave above; the octave of the second, consisting of 13 or 14 semitones (called minor and major ninth).


lexentry: eng/niobium__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: niobium
trans_list: nióbio
sense:
A chemical element (symbol Nb) with an atomic number of 41: a light grey, crystalline, ductile transition metal used in superconducting materials.


lexentry: eng/nipple__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nipple
trans_list: mamilo | teta
sense:
(anatomy) The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female mammals, milk is secreted. [from 16th c.]


lexentry: eng/nipple__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: nipple
trans_list: bico
sense:
A mechanical device through which liquids or gases can be passed in a regulated manner. [from 16th c.]


lexentry: eng/nipple__Noun__1
sense_num: 08
written_rep: nipple
trans_list: cabeça | niple
sense:
(cycling) An internally threaded piece which holds a bicycle spoke in place on the rim. [from 20th c.]


lexentry: eng/nirvana__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nirvana
trans_list: nirvana
sense:
(Buddhism) Complete cessation of suffering; a blissful state attained through realization of sunyata; enlightened experience.


lexentry: eng/nitpicking__Noun__1
sense_num: 02
written_rep: nitpicking
trans_list: aperrear
sense:
(figuratively, by extension) A process of finding or pointing out tiny details or errors, particularly if the pointed-out details seem insignificant or irrelevant to all but the finder.


lexentry: eng/nitrene__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nitrene
trans_list: nitreno
sense:
(organic chemistry) Any organic compound, the univalent nitrogen equivalent of a carbene, having general formula RN:


lexentry: eng/nitric_acid__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nitric acid
trans_list: ácido nítrico
sense:
(inorganic compound) A transparent, colorless to pale yellow, fuming corrosive liquid, HNO3; a highly reactive oxidizing agent used in the production of fertilizers, explosives, and rocket fuels and in a wide variety of industrial processes; once called aqua fortis.


lexentry: eng/nitric_oxide__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nitric oxide
trans_list: óxido nítrico
sense:
(chemistry) the binary compound of nitrogen and oxygen NO; an unstable compound which rapidly oxidizes in the presence of air.


lexentry: eng/nitrile__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nitrile
trans_list: nitrila | nitrilo
sense:
(organic compound) Any of a class of organic compounds containing a cyano functional group −C≡N; they are named as derivatives of the appropriate carboxylic acid.


lexentry: eng/nitrocellulose__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nitrocellulose
trans_list: algodão-polvora
sense:
(organic compound) A cotton-like material, made from cellulose by the action of nitric and sulphuric acids, used in the manufacture of explosives, collodion etc.


lexentry: eng/nitrogen__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nitrogen
trans_list: nitrogênio | nitrogénio | azoto
sense:
(uncountable) The chemical element (symbol N) with an atomic number of 7 and atomic weight of 14.0067. It is a colorless and odorless gas.


lexentry: eng/nitrogen_dioxide__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nitrogen dioxide
trans_list: dióxido de azoto | dióxido de nitrogénio | dióxido de nitrogênio
sense:
(inorganic compound) The binary compound NO₂, a brownish gas that is a poisonous air pollutant; it exists in equilibrium with dinitrogen tetroxide.


lexentry: eng/nitroglycerine__Noun__1
sense_num: 01
written_rep: nitroglycerine
trans_list: nitroglicerina
sense:
(organic compound) The compound glyceryl-tri-nitrate or 1,2,3 tri-nitrooxy propane; the ester of glycerol with nitric acid; prepared by the careful addition of a mixture of nitric and sulphuric acids to glycerol with constant stirring and cooling; it is a thick, pale yellow liquid, that is highly explosive on concussion or on exposure to sudden heat; it is used in medicine as a vasodilator, and as an explosive in the form of dynamite which is safe to handle.


