a sudden or disastrous event that destroys or changes a whole region or system

cataclismo, catástrofe
a person, thing, or event that provokes or accelerates change or activity by introducing new perspectives or actions

catalisador, fator de mudança
a large weapon that was used in ancient times to throw stones or other objects with great force

catapulta, baluarte
a large waterfall where water rushes forcefully over a height

catarata, cachoeira
the degree of roundness exhibited by a three-dimensional object

esfericidade, esfericidade geométrica
(geometry) a round 3D shape like a ball that is slightly flattened at the top and bottom points

esferoide, esferoide oblato
a measuring tool used to determine the roundness of a curved surface

esferômetro, esferômetro de medição
someone who moves from one country to another with the intention of settling there permanently

emigrante, emigrador
to leave one's own country in order to live in a foreign country

emigrar, emigrar-se
to disturb or unsettle someone, causing them to feel worried or uneasy

perturbar, desconcertar
a disruption or disturbance of a normal state of mind or emotions

perturbação, desvio
to temporarily stitch two pieces of fabric together with long, loose stitches that can later be easily removed

bastar, montar
a fortified structure extending from a wall, typically angled, for defensive purposes

bastião, bastião fortificado
someone who spends or uses resources recklessly or wastefully

desperdiçador, prodigal
impressively great in amount or degree

prodigioso, enorme
a remarkable example of a particular quality, skill, or achievement

prodigioso, maravilha
an individual, often a leader or authority figure, who possesses the power to create laws, particularly not directly elected by the people

legislador, legisladora
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