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to enlarge or lengthen something

to customize something to suit an individual's needs, preferences, or characteristics

personalizar

a country controlled by elected representatives chosen by the people, following principles of political equality and protection of individual rights

país democrático

a person who believes in or advocates for the principle of equality, especially in regards to social, political, and economic affairs

igualitário

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

popular

to show which candidate one wants to win in an election or which plan one supports, by marking a piece of paper, raising one's hand, etc.

votação

a series of organized activities that are intended to achieve a particular goal

campanha

to choose a person for a specific job, particularly a political one, by voting

elegendo alguém

a small group of people who differ in race, religion, etc. and are often mistreated by the society

minoria

a ruler or leader who has absolute power and uses it in a cruel and oppressive way, without any regard for the rights or well-being of others

tirano

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

responsabilidade

the larger part or number of a given set or group

maioria

to control and be in charge of a country

governar pessoas ou um lugar

to bring someone or something under control through laws and rules

limitar alguém ou algo

to follow commands, rules, or orders

obedecer

(of a person or system) enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of individual freedom

autoritário

possessing great strength or force

poderoso

a form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single individual or a small group, often with absolute authority, without the consent of the people

ditadura

the right to act, say, or think as one desires without being stopped, controlled, or restricted

liberdade

the state in which a person is owned by someone and used for forced labor

escravidão

a vulnerability or limitation that makes you less strong or effective

fraqueza

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

pobreza

a period or state where there is no war or violence

paz

a state of armed fighting between two or more groups, nations, or states

guerra

a loan guarantee that may be taken away if the loan is not repaid

garantia adicional

belonging to or shared by a group of people and not only individuals

comum

the presence of a wide range of different elements or qualities within a group or system

diversidade

the act of guiding or directing a group of people towards a shared goal or objective

chefia

a person who habitually takes advantage of others' generosity without offering anything in return

pessoa abusando da generosidade dos outros

the force or energy that propels a process, idea, or endeavor, enabling it to continue moving, progressing, or gaining strength

momento

the state of having the same opportunities, rights, status, etc. as others

igualdade

to be the one who makes important decisions and fully controls a relationship or family

use as calças

regular and without any exceptional features

comum

the act of giving a share of something to a group of people in an organized way

distribuição

the action of making people obey a law or regulation

execução

a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

oportunidade

a piece of paper on which a vote is written

cédula

someone who is competing in an election or for a job position

candidato

a group of people in a specific area who elect a representative to a legislative position

círculo eleitoral

the group of people who are eligible to vote in an election

eleitorado

a written public declaration of intentions, opinions, and objectives, often issued by a political party, a government, or a group of individuals with a shared interest or purpose

manifesto

a specific place where voters go to cast their vote in an election

Assembleia de voto

the percentage or number of eligible voters who actually cast their vote

acondicionamento

to officially put an end to a law, activity, or system

abolir

to completely destroy something, particularly a problem or threat

erradicar

a set of ideas or a plan of action that has been chosen officially by a group of people, an organization, a political party, etc.

política

to formally promise to do something

comprometer

to use offensive or vulgar language in order to express strong emotions

jurar

a type of government where a ruler or a small group of people have complete power and control over the citizens, often making decisions without considering their rights or welfare

tirania

weapons in general, especially those used by the military

brasão