a type of medicinal or healing ointment or salve applied to the skin
unguento, pomada
a strong forward movement or flow, often rapid or overwhelming in nature
afluxo, avalanche
an external appearance or manner of presentation that often hides the true nature of something
fato, disfarce
the core or main idea of something, what makes it special or unique
essência, natureza
a narrow and decorative border that has engravings or pictures on it, especially above the walls of a room or building
friso, borda decorativa
the point or place where something has its foundation or beginning
origem, ponto de partida
a method of searching for and capturing suspects or criminals by systematically covering an area
rede de captura, operação policial
a state of loud, chaotic noise or disorder caused by confusion or unrest
tumulto, alvoroço
a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests
coterie, círculo exclusivo
ornamental details added without much meaning or purpose
enfeites, ornamentos desnecessários
the period of a woman's life before she is married
virgindade, juventude
a long and formal piece of writing about a specific subject
tratado, dissertação
a temporary postponement or cancellation of a punishment
suspensão, indulto
a sign or indication of what is to come, especially something unfortunate
presságio, sinal
a rapid and forceful flow of something, such as water, events, or activities
fluxo, onda
a hot, dry wind from the Sahara Desert that blows across the Mediterranean, often bringing high temperatures and dust
siroco
a series of lines in a poem, usually with recurring rhyme scheme and meter
estrofe, verso
a person who holds strong opinions about race, religion or politics and is intolerable of differing views
fanático, intolerante
a small stream or brook, typically characterized by its narrow size
ribeirinho, pequeno rio
the unique vibe or feeling that surrounds a person, object, or place, often influencing how it is perceived by others
aura, ambiente