a distinct layer or level within a system, often conceived as having depth or hierarchy
estrato, camada
a problem or question that is confusing and needs a lot of skill or effort to solve or answer
enigma, dilema
a section of additional material that is usually added at the end of a book
adendo, apêndice
a single-celled microorganism that typically reproduces by cell division and can be found in various environments, including soil, water, and living organisms
bactéria, bacterium
a large retail store selling various goods, or a particular type of goods
emporium, grande armazém
a shell beads used by some Native American tribes as currency or ceremonial items
wampum
a device with a long thin bar and a weight at the end that swings side to side to keep a clock working
pêndulo, balanço
the wall separating the audience and the stage in a theater hall, including the arch on its top
proscénio, arco de proscénio
a tarred fiber used for caulking seams in wooden ships and as insulation in plumbing
fibra de juta, material de calafetagem
a single piece of information or a reference point used in analysis or measurement
dado, informação
a concise collection or summary of information, typically presented in a single volume or document
compêndio, resumo
severe criticism or public condemnation, often directed at someone's actions or behavior that is considered shameful or disgraceful
opróbio, desonra
a point or support on which a lever pivots or rotates in order to lift or move objects
ponto de apoio, fulcro
(anatomy) the bone structure that surrounds and protects the brain
crânio, estrutura craniana
an unpleasant or noxious odor, typically emanating from decaying matter or industrial processes
eflúvio
a period of one thousand years, usually calculated from the year of the birth of Jesus Christ
milênio
a temporary suspension or halt of an ongoing activity, often imposed by an authority
moratória
a formal expression of praise or tribute, typically delivered in speech or writing
elogio, panegírico
a facility offering care for patients with mental or medical conditions needing extended treatment
asilo, hospital psiquiátrico
a questionable or unproven remedy or treatment, often sold with exaggerated claims of effectiveness
remédio duvidoso, cura questionável