a short statement or phrase that encapsulates a general truth, principle, or rule of behavior, often offering guidance or wisdom
máxima, princípio
a protective sheath for a sword, dagger, or other bladed weapon
bainha, capa
a piece of fabric used to wrap a deceased person's body for burial or cremation
sudário , pano
a task, duty, or responsibility that someone is required to fulfill, often implying a burden or difficulty associated with it
ônus, responsabilidade
a representative or characteristic sample that is examined or analyzed to gain insights or understanding of a particular group or category
amostra, exemplar
a privilege, advantage, or benefit that is obtained or enjoyed as a result of one's position, status, or relationship
privilégio, vantagem
the act of surrounding the enemy, a town, etc. and cutting off their supplies so that they would surrender
cerco
a territory or area of land governed by a monarch or sovereign ruler
reino, domínio
a large crack or fissure, especially in a glacier or ice sheet
fissura, fenda
a musical composition that is written for one or more solo instruments and accompanied by an orchestra with three movements
concerto, composição musical
the symbol & used in writing to signify the word 'and'
ampersand, e comercial
the front line or leading contingent of an army or military force
vanguarda, linha de frente
a small remaining amount or part of a thing after it has been taken, used, etc.
resíduo, restante
an official responsible for maintaining law and order in a specific district or community
agente da polícia, constável
an individual who criticizes and attacks beliefs, ideas, customs, etc. that are generally cherished or accepted
iconoclasta, crítico das tradições
a small opening that allows air, water, or other substances to flow into or out of a confined space or container
entrada, abertura
a dishonest individual who behaves outside of societal norms or laws, often engaging in deceitful or unlawful activities
trapaceiro, canalha
a woman who enjoys flirting or teasing romantic interest, often without intending a serious commitment
coquette