one of the official languages of South Africa with a west Germanic root, which is also spoken in Namibia

afrikaans

actions or conduct that departs from societal norms, expectations, or standards, often perceived as unconventional, abnormal, or unacceptable by the larger community

desvio, conduta desviante

a condition or situation that is similar or only appears to be similar to something

semelhança, aparência

a gathering where individuals attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead, typically led by a medium

sessão, sessão espírita

the act of prolonging or extending the duration of something

prorrogação, continuidade

the act of deference or respect, typically expressed through a gesture such as a bow or curtsy

obediência, reverência

the nourishing substances or food that provide the necessary nutrients and energy to sustain life

sustento, alimento

a person or thing that gets in the way or obstructs movement

obstáculo, impedimento

the quality of being the most significant or influential element in a particular situation or context

predominância, domínio

the act of inflicting harm or punishment on someone as retribution for a perceived wrongdoing or injury

vingança, represália

the unnecessary repetition or inclusion of something, often resulting in excess or waste

redundância

a very small and barely noticeable difference in tone, appearance, manner, meaning, etc.

nuance, subtileza

the particular style or manner of speaking or writing used in a specific group, profession, or context

linguagem, terminologia

the overall atmosphere or mood of a place, typically created by a combination of factors such as lighting, decor, music, and scent

ambiente, atmosfera

