Genocide means the systematic extermination of people whose main motivation is differences in nationality, race, religion and, above all, ethnic differences. It is a practice that aims...
Grantor is the intervening party as interested party with a public deed, promissory contract, or any other type of contract. Grantor is the one who grants the deed, and the grantee is the one who receives. When a...
Redemption is the act or effect of redeeming or redeeming, which means deliverance, rehabilitation, repair, salvation. It is the act of acquiring again, of rescuing, of taking from the power of others, from captivity. It's getting rid...
Hybrid because it is used to designate a type of animal or plant, a type of service, or a type of vehicle engine. Hybrid animal or plant are those bred by two distinct species...
City is a densely populated area where residential, commercial and industrial areas are grouped together. The meaning of city (urban area, urban environment) is opposed to that of countryside (rural area). City is the headquarters of...
Fidelity is a term originating from the Latin fidelis, which means an attitude of one who is faithful, one who is committed to what he assumes. It is a characteristic of one who is loyal, who is trustworthy,...
Annotation is the act or effect of annotating, annotating, recording. It is writing in the margin of a title or record. The registration is a delegation of the public power, carried out by notaries, with the powers to register...
Epic or epic poem is a literary genre consisting of long lines that narrate stories of a people or a nation, involving adventures, wars, travels, heroic gestures, etc. Normally...
Fraternity is a term derived from the Latin frater, which means "brother". For this reason, fraternity means kinship between siblings. Universal brotherhood designates the good relationship among men, in...
Describe and discriminate are considered paronyms in Portuguese, as they have similar spelling and pronunciation, but with totally different meanings. The verb "to discriminate" is...
Solstice is an astronomical event that signifies the beginning of summer or winter. It is the time of year when the Sun shines with the greatest intensity in one of the two hemispheres. During the solstice, the Sun...
Axé, in the Yoruba language, means power, energy or strength present in each being or in everything. In Afro-Brazilian religions, the term represents the sacred energy of the orixás. Axé can be...
Candomblé is an Afro-Brazilian religion in which the cult of deities of African origin called orixás is practiced. Thus, despite being born in Bahia, in the 19th century, Candomblé was formed from...
Coffee break is an expression in English that means "coffee break", which is often a break in the middle of a meeting where people have a snack and socialize. It's the name given to a break...
Stalkear is a word derived from the English stalker, which means “persecutor”. In this case, the Portuguese neologism means “act of persecuting”. The verb “stalkear” was created and disseminated...