a sudden or disastrous event that destroys or changes a whole region or system
cataclismo, desastre
a person, thing, or event that provokes or accelerates change or activity by introducing new perspectives or actions
catalisador, impulsor de mudanças
a large weapon that was used in ancient times to throw stones or other objects with great force
catapulta
a large waterfall where water rushes forcefully over a height
cachoeira, cascata
the degree of roundness exhibited by a three-dimensional object
esfericidade
(geometry) a round 3D shape like a ball that is slightly flattened at the top and bottom points
esferoide, elipsoide
a measuring tool used to determine the roundness of a curved surface
esferômetro
someone who moves from one country to another with the intention of settling there permanently
emigrante, emigrante
to leave one's own country in order to live in a foreign country
emigrar
to disturb or unsettle someone, causing them to feel worried or uneasy
perturbar, afligir
a disruption or disturbance of a normal state of mind or emotions
perturbação, distúrbio
to temporarily stitch two pieces of fabric together with long, loose stitches that can later be easily removed
bastar, costurar provisoriamente
a fortified structure extending from a wall, typically angled, for defensive purposes
bastião
someone who spends or uses resources recklessly or wastefully
esbanjador, prodigal
a remarkable example of a particular quality, skill, or achievement
prodígio, maravilha
an individual, often a leader or authority figure, who possesses the power to create laws, particularly not directly elected by the people
legislador, instituidor de leis
someone who can write or approve a law as a member of a legislative body, usually elected by people
legislador, deputado