Silting is the accumulation of sediments (sand, rubble and garbage, for example) in the beds of lakes, rivers and other watercourses, a phenomenon caused naturally or by human influence. Even though...
Ultraactivity is the action of applying a law (or provision of law) that has already been repealed in cases that occurred during the period in which it was in force. If an offense is committed before...
Vivacious is that which is vigorous, full of life. The adjective in Portuguese comes from the Latin term vivax, which means enduring, of prolonged life. The word in Latin originates from vivacis, which is life. One...
Serenity is the feeling of what is still, gentle and gentle. The word serenity is a feminine noun that has the same root as the word serene. Both come from the Latin serenus, which originated the...
Wanderust is a German word that can be translated as an intrinsic and deep desire to travel. It is formed from the addition of two other German words. Wander, which finds its origin in...
Swell is a continuous and noiseless swell in the sea, ideal for surfing. In the literal translation from English to Portuguese, the verb swell means to swell or grow. When used as an adjective,...
Plausible is what is reasonable, doable, or acceptable. It's also what deserves applause, approval. In its etymology, the word plausible comes from the Latin word plausibilis, which...
To cheat is to deceive, lie or take advantage. According to Portuguese language dictionaries, the verb to achieve also has the meaning of enjoying, or achieving something. Succeeding means...
Neophyte is the beginner, someone who has just started at something or is somewhere for the first time. In its etymology, the word neophyte comes from the combination of the Greek terms neo, which means...
Equidistant is what has equal distance. When a math problem, for example, says that there are two points equidistant from a third point, it means that the two points have a...
Urbe is a synonym for city. It is a population agglomeration where a series of social, commercial, cultural, administrative, educational exchanges occur, among others, located in a certain space...
Oops is an interjection of amazement. It is also the acronym for Public Offer for Acquisition. See the meaning of Public Offer for Acquisition. The interjection oops is used to react to something that was said...
Zumba is an aerobic physical exercise based on Latin dance moves, such as the merengue, cumbia, salsa, reggaeton, among others. In recent years, zumba has become quite popular in...
Partner is an English word and means “partner”, “partner” or “partner”, in the literal translation into Portuguese. This term is often used to refer to an individual who is from...
Polyphony is the multiplicity of different sounds played in rhythm harmony. Polyphonic sounds are the opposite of monophonic ones, which are characterized by playing only one voice or instrument...