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to decline an invitation, request, or offer

recusar, declinar

to take someone away and hold them in captivity, typically to demand something for their release

sequestrar, raptar

a building where people who did something illegal, such as stealing, murder, etc., are kept as a punishment

prisão

a very young child, typically from birth to around one year old

infante, bebê

a child who behaves badly and is often rude or spoiled

moleque, criança malcriada

a problem or question that is confusing and needs a lot of skill or effort to solve or answer

enigma, dilema

the belief in a favorable outcome or positive future

otimismo

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

compaixão, simpatia

willingness to accept behavior or opinions that are against one's own

tolerância

the quality of being focused on one aim or purpose and being determined to achieve it

foco, determinação

the quality of persistently trying in spite of difficulties

perseverança, persistência

a tendency to set extremely high standards for oneself and others and not accept anything that is less than perfect

perfeccionismo

the ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to problems or challenges

engenhosidade, inovação

the state of being dedicated to someone or something

compromisso, dedicação

giving much attention to something or someone with interest

atento, atenta

occurring slowly and step-by-step over a long period of time

gradual, paulatino

looking extremely tired, worn, often due to stress, illness, or lack of sleep

exausto, desgastado

changing or progressing in small, steady steps rather than in sudden leaps or bounds

incremental, progressivo

intended to last only until something permanent is presented

interin, provisório

very attractive in an unusual way

marcante, chamativo

a person who prefers to do things instead of just thinking or talking about them

a person who participates in irregular fighting as a member of an unofficial military group

guerrilheiro, guerrilheira