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
a system that divides the people of a society into different social classes based on their wealth, privilage, or profession
casta
an individual who is in the habit of spending money in a careless and wasteful way
esbanjador
the protection, support, or sponsorship provided by a particular person, organization, or group
proteção
something of low quality or little value, often considered rubbish or worthless material
lixo
a woman whose job is to wash and iron clothes and household linens
lavadeira
(geology) a long, narrow depression or hollow, often occurring naturally, such as in the landscape or ocean floor
trinca
something that is beneficial or advantageous, like a blessing or favor that is granted
bênção
the smallest member of the flute family that plays higher notes than the ordinary flute
piccolo
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
a game bird with a fat body and feathered legs that cannot fly and has brownish red plumage
galo
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
compassion, kindness, or sympathy shown towards others, especially during times of suffering or distress
compaixão