serving as a support to the initial or fundamental element
auxiliar, complementar
afraid and cautious of the possible outcomes of an action, thus reluctant to take risks or action
cauteloso, precavido
meaning to end a dispute or to stop or lessen someone's anger
conciliatório, pacificatório
having to do with the preparation, cooking, or presentation of food
culinário
expressing a belittling and critical attitude
depreciativo, desdenhoso
not consistent, planed, or intentional, constantly changing positions
desorganizado, incoerente
relating to generosity toward the poor and in need
eleemosinário, generoso
(of people) having gray or white hair, particularly due to age
grisalho, ancião
not real or true and existing only in the mind rather than in physical reality
imaginário
presented before the main subject, topic, etc. to provide context or familiarize
introductório, preliminar