a theory or statement that acts as the foundation of an argument

premissa, supondo

fate or destiny, often considered as a predetermined course of events

destino, sorte

the text of a musical play, an opera, or other extended vocal works

libreto, texto da ópera

a guiding principle, intended to provide moral guidance or a basis for behavior

preceito, princípio

a point where two or more lines, edges, or rays meet to form an angle, or the point at which the sides of a polygon intersect

vértice, ponto de interseção

a dramatic scene or picture, often presented on stage or in a performance

tableau, cena

small seeds of a large crop that grows in warm regions, used to feed birds or make flour

milhete, grão de milheto

(biology) a gap, opening, or passage in anatomical structures, often between different parts or organs

hiato, abertura

a person appointed to govern a state, province, or colony as the representative of a monarch in the monarch's absence, minority, or incapacity

regente, governador

a person who is useful for nothing and spends resources wastefully

desperdiçador, vagabundo

an individual or entity of immense size, influence, or importance, often symbolizing dominance or grandeur

colosso, gigante

an animal or plant with parents that belong to different breeds or varieties

híbrido

a person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood

aparência, comportamento

a soft, muddy area of land that is difficult to traverse or escape

pântano, lamaçal

the resources or activities upon which an individual or household depends for their sustenance and survival

meio de vida, subsistência

