Semester corresponds to the time period of six consecutive months. A year is usually divided into two semesters or twelve months. In this sense, the end of the first half of the year is a sign that this is...
Intempérie is the feminine noun that means bad weather or storm. The word intempérie comes from the Latin term intemperies, with temperies referring to an ideal, good temperature, and in is a...
Chavão is a masculine noun in the Portuguese language and means an idea, phrase or thought that is already worn out, that has been used a lot and is considered a "commonplace", cliché. A buzzword...
The independence of Brazil took place on September 7, 1822 and was declared by the then regent of the country, D. Peter. It was on the banks of the Ipiranga River, in São Paulo, that D. Peter made the famous statement:...
Glamor has its origins in the word “Grammar”, and means an extraordinary quality in a certain individual, making him look very attractive. Glamor is a commonly used term for...
Gravity is the phenomenon of attraction that commands the movement of objects. On Earth, gravity is the property that causes bodies to be attracted to the center of the earth. This phenomenon is a...
Best seller means best seller in English. It is considered an extremely popular book among readers, as well as being included in the bestseller list in the publishing market. Best sellers are...
Proud is one who has or causes pride. It is also the overt manifestation of the feeling of pride. The term proud can be positive or negative, depending on the context to which it is applied...
Lynx eyes is an expression in Portuguese that is used to describe someone who has an above average, very good vision. The expression lynx eyes is a compliment to a person's visual ability: He...
Galaxy is a word that derives from the Greek term galaxias kyklos which means "milky circle". A galaxy is a gigantic system formed by millions, billions or trillions of stars and other bodies...
Vegetative growth is the value obtained through the difference between the birth rate and the death rate in a given region. Along with the migratory rate, vegetative growth helps...
The word aerobic means "with oxygen" or "in the presence of oxygen" and refers to everything that needs oxygen to survive. Aerobic or aerobic breathing needs the oxygen that is...
Metropolis is the term that designates the capital or main city of a certain country, state or province. The main characteristic of metropolises is influence, whether social, economic or...
Sterilization is the process of destroying all microbial life forms that can contaminate materials and objects, such as viruses, bacteria, fungi and others, through the use of agents chemicals...
Religiosity means the quality of the individual who has a willingness or tendency to reflect on aspects of religious activity, whatever the religion. It addresses religious feelings and...