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to decline an invitation, request, or offer

recusar

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

seqüestrar

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

a child who behaves badly and is often rude or spoiled

fedelho

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

predicamento

the belief in a favorable outcome or positive future

otimismo

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

compaixão

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

the quality of persistently trying in spite of difficulties

diligência

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

engenho

the state of being dedicated to someone or something

compromisso

giving much attention to something or someone with interest

focado e prestando atenção

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

gradual

looking exhausted, tired, or unwell, often due to stress, illness, or lack of sleep

abatido

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

incremental

intended to last only until something permanent is presented

provisório

very attractive in an unusual way

altamente atraente

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

homem de ação

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

soldado militar não oficial