the use of tricks, tactics, or intentionally misleading behaviors aimed at deceiving others for self-interested purposes
astúcia, enganosidade
straightforward in conduct and communication, without hidden motives or manipulation
sincero, honesto
lacking compassion and sympathy for others' suffering
insensível, cruel
the strength and determination to withstand difficulties, especially challenging conditions
ousadia, resiliência
expressed with clarity and precision, leaving no doubt as to the meaning or intention
definido, claro
settling an issue authoritatively and leaving no room for further doubt or debate
definitivo, conclusivo
to accustom someone to tolerate something undesirable or unacceptable through prolonged, frequent exposure over time
acostumar, habituar
accustomed to something undesirable or unpleasant through prolonged exposure
acostumado, imunizado
(of a substance) capable of chemically treating other materials so as to corrode or set colors
mordente, corrosivo
(of animals) tending to bite or sting as a means of defense, feeding, etc.
mordaz, agressivo
physically taller or higher than others around in a way that draws notice
eminente, proeminente
a significantly high level of status or influence within a particular field
eminência
mechanical learning by repetition and frequent recall rather than meaningful understanding
aprendizado mecânico, memorização mecânica
referring to something that revolves around an axis or a central point, such as a wheel
rotativo, giratório
to force a foreigner to leave a country, usually because they have broken the law
deportar, expulsar
dignified and respectful behavior, especially a display of etiquette during social interactions or in public settings
comportamento, atitude