a structure built along the edge of a body of water, such as a river or an ocean
cais
an unusual or interesting object, often small and decorative
curiosidade, objeto curioso
a system that divides the people of a society into different social classes based on their wealth, privilage, or profession
casta, sistema de castas
an individual who is in the habit of spending money in a careless and wasteful way
esbanjador, esbanjadora
the protection, support, or sponsorship provided by a particular person, organization, or group
proteção, apoio
something of low quality or little value, often considered rubbish or worthless material
lixo, resíduo
a woman whose job is to wash and iron clothes and household linens
lavadeira, lavadora
(geology) a long, narrow depression or hollow, often occurring naturally, such as in the landscape or ocean floor
trinca, depressão
something that is beneficial or advantageous, like a blessing or favor that is granted
bênção, benefício
an alcoholic beverage made from fermented honey and water
hidromel, vinho de mel
the smallest member of the flute family that plays higher notes than the ordinary flute
piccolo, flauta pequena
an introductory or preliminary section of a book, statute, document, etc. giving information about its purpose
preambulo
(logic) a statement or proposition that is accepted as true without requiring proof
axioma
a large hairy spider originated in warm regions with venomous fangs that does not spin any webs or threads
tarântula, aranha tarântula
a game bird with a fat body and feathered legs that cannot fly and has brownish red plumage
galo, galo gorda
a fundamental rule that is considered to be true and can serve as a basis for further reasoning or behavior
princípio
the moment in which a situation or life is at its lowest or worst
o nadir, o ponto mais baixo
compassion, kindness, or sympathy shown towards others, especially during times of suffering or distress
compaixão, misericórdia