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, estojo
the latest fashion trend or style of the time
moda, vogue
a piece of fabric used to wrap a deceased person's body for burial or cremation
sudário, mortalha
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
espécime, amostra
a privilege reserved solely for a specific person or group by virtue of hereditary status, official rank, or institutional authority
privilégio, prerrogativa
the act of surrounding the enemy, a town, etc. and cutting off their supplies so that they would surrender
cerco, assedio
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
fenda, greta
a musical composition that is written for one or more solo instruments and accompanied by an orchestra with three movements
concerto
the symbol & used in writing to signify the word 'and'
e comercial, ampersand
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, resto
an official responsible for maintaining law and order in a specific district or community
constable, agente de polícia
the distance below the top surface of something
profundidade, fundo
a person who challenges or rejects established beliefs, customs, or values, often with the intent to provoke change or expose flaws
iconoclasta, destruidor de ídolos
a small opening that allows air, water, or other substances to flow into or out of a confined space or container
orifício, entrada
