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vibrato
[substantivo]

a slight, rapid variation in pitch and intensity of a note

vibrato, vibrato musical

vibrato, vibrato musical

Ex: Vibrato is a fundamental technique for string players, enhancing the richness and expressiveness of their performances.
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virtuoso
[substantivo]

someone who is highly skilled at playing a musical instrument

virtuoso, mestre

virtuoso, mestre

Ex: virtuoso's encore performance brought the crowd to their feet , applauding the masterful display of musical prowess .
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ad hoc
[advérbio]

for a certain purpose, especially an immediate one

ad hoc, para a situação

ad hoc, para a situação

Ex: The rules were ad hoc to suit the unique circumstances of the competition .
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ad infinitum
[advérbio]

in a way that occurs continuously without a limit

infinita e continuamente, infinitamente

infinita e continuamente, infinitamente

Ex: The loop in the code ad infinitum, causing a system crash .
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to ad lib
[verbo]

‌to say something in a speech or a performance that you have not prepared or practiced

improvisar, fazer improviso

improvisar, fazer improviso

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ad nauseam
[advérbio]

excessively repeated to the point of annoyance

excessivamente, até a exaustão

excessivamente, até a exaustão

Ex: The details were ad nauseam, leading to frustration among the team .
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alma mater
[substantivo]

the university, college, or school that one used to study at

alma mater, universidade de origem

alma mater, universidade de origem

Ex: alma mater's new scholarship program aims to support underprivileged students .
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alter ego
[substantivo]

one's other personality, particularly one that greatly differs from what one often shows

alter ego, dupla personalidade

alter ego, dupla personalidade

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alumnus
[substantivo]

a person, particularly a male one, who is a former student of a college, university, or school

antigo aluno, ex-aluno

antigo aluno, ex-aluno

Ex: The university 's newsletter features stories about alumni, celebrating their achievements and contributions to society .
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a.m.
[advérbio]

between midnight and noon

da manhã, ante meridiem

da manhã, ante meridiem

Ex: The gardening store opens at 8 a.m. on weekends.
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p.m.
[advérbio]

after noon and before midnight

à tarde, depois do meio-dia

à tarde, depois do meio-dia

Ex: The restaurant stops serving dinner at 11 p.m.
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bona fide
[adjetivo]

genuine and not fake

genuíno, autêntico

genuíno, autêntico

Ex: The historian bona fide evidence to support his groundbreaking theory .
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platonic
[adjetivo]

(of a relationship) characterized by emotional closeness without romantic or sexual elements

platônico, platônica

platônico, platônica

Ex: Their friendship was based on platonic affection for each other .
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stoic
[adjetivo]

not displaying emotions and not complaining, especially in difficult and painful situations

estoico, imperturbável

estoico, imperturbável

Ex: stoic demeanor helped him handle the stressful situation .
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thespian
[substantivo]

a theatrical performer

atrize, artista teatral

atrize, artista teatral

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typhoon
[substantivo]

a tropical storm with violent winds moving in a circle that form over the western Pacific Ocean

tufão, ciclone

tufão, ciclone

Ex: Preparation typhoons includes securing loose objects and stocking up on emergency supplies like food and water .
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a capella
[adjetivo]

sung without instrumental accompaniment

a cappella, a capela

a cappella, a capela

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accelerando
[advérbio]

with increasing speed

aceleradamente, com aumento de velocidade

aceleradamente, com aumento de velocidade

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agitator
[substantivo]

one who agitates; a political troublemaker

agitador, incitador

agitador, incitador

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al dente
[adjetivo]

(of food, particularly pasta) cooked just enough to still have a firm texture when bitten into, without being overly soft or mushy

al dente, ao dente

al dente, ao dente

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allegretto
[advérbio]

in a moderately quick tempo

allegretto, allegretamente

allegretto, allegretamente

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allegro
[substantivo]

a brisk and lively tempo

allegro, allegro (termo musical)

allegro, allegro (termo musical)

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andante
[adjetivo]

(of tempo) moderately slow

andante, lento moderado

andante, lento moderado

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aria
[substantivo]

a long, elaborate song that is melodious and is intended for a solo voice, especially in an opera

área, área musical

área, área musical

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arpeggio
[substantivo]

a musical technique where the notes of a chord are played individually in a sequence rather than simultaneously

arpejo, arpeggiação

arpejo, arpeggiação

Ex: Jazz improvisation often involves arpeggios to navigate through chord progressions with fluidity and creativity .
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tempo
[substantivo]

the speed that a piece of music is or should be played at

andamento, temporalidade

andamento, temporalidade

Ex: In classical musictempo changes are often used to add variety to a performance .
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cantata
[substantivo]

a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text

cantata, cantata religiosa

cantata, cantata religiosa

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cappuccino
[substantivo]

a type of coffee made from espresso mixed with hot milk or cream

cappuccino, cappucino

cappuccino, cappucino

Ex: The café offers a variety cappuccino options , including flavored syrups and alternative milk choices .
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coloratura
[substantivo]

a type of soprano singer known for their ability to perform intricate and embellished vocal passages

coloratura, soprano coloratura

coloratura, soprano coloratura

Ex: coloratura's performance in the ensemble piece added a shimmering brilliance to the overall sound , her agile voice dancing above the other singers with grace and precision .
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allegro con spirito
[substantivo]

lively with spirit

vivo com espírito, alegre com entusiasmo

vivo com espírito, alegre com entusiasmo

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contralto
[substantivo]

a female singer with the lowest singing voice

contralto, contraltista

contralto, contraltista

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crescendo
[adjetivo]

(music) gradually increasing in volume

crescendo, crescentemente

crescendo, crescentemente

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diminuendo
[adjetivo]

(music) gradually decreasing in volume

diminuendo, diminuído

diminuendo, diminuído

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falsetto
[substantivo]

a singer that uses a male singing voice that extends over the range of a tenor voice

falsete, voz de cabeça

falsete, voz de cabeça

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forte
[adjetivo]

played or sung loudly or with strong emphasis

forte, forte (em música)

forte, forte (em música)

Ex: The brass section's forte entrance in the jazz ensemble brought a burst of excitement and vigor to the piece.
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fortissimo
[adjetivo]

(chiefly a direction or description in music) very loud and strong

forte, muito alto

forte, muito alto

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glissando
[advérbio]

(musical direction) in the manner of a glissando (with a rapidly executed series of notes)

glissando, glissandamente

glissando, glissandamente

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grave
[adjetivo]

serious and solemn in manner or character

sério, solene

sério, solene

Ex: In times of war , soldiers often grave expressions , fully aware of the dangers they face .
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incognito
[advérbio]

in disguise or using a false identity to avoid being recognized

disfarçada, em segredo

disfarçada, em segredo

Ex: They dined incognito in a small café to enjoy the evening peacefully.
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larghetto
[adjetivo]

used to describe a moderately slow tempo, slower than andante but faster than largo

largueto, largheto

largueto, largheto

Ex: larghetto passage , the music flows gently .
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largo
[substantivo]

a musical piece that is intended to be performed at a very slow tempo and in a serious manner

largo, largo musical

largo, largo musical

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lento
[adjetivo]

(of tempo) slow

lento, devagar

lento, devagar

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maestro
[substantivo]

a person who is an expert or master in conducting or directing an orchestra or musical performance

maestro, mestre musical

maestro, mestre musical

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mezzo-soprano
[substantivo]

a type of classical female singing voice situated between the soprano and contralto ranges

mezzo-soprano, mezzo-soprana

mezzo-soprano, mezzo-soprana

Ex: mezzo-soprano voice lent a warm and velvety quality to the ensemble 's sound .
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mezzo voce
[substantivo]

a moderate or half voice, meaning to sing or play at a medium volume, not too loud or too soft

mezzo voz, voz média

mezzo voz, voz média

Ex: The conductor asked the orchestra to mezzo voce during the delicate passage .
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partita
[substantivo]

a musical suite, typically a collection of dance movements, often in the Baroque period

partita, suíte

partita, suíte

Ex: The composerpartita was structured in multiple contrasting sections .
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pianissimo
[substantivo]

(music) low loudness

pianíssimo, baixo volume

pianíssimo, baixo volume

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piano
[advérbio]

used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly

pianissimo, piano

pianissimo, piano

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pizzicato
[adjetivo]

(of instruments in the violin family) to be plucked with the finger

pizzicato, pizzicato (adjetivo)

pizzicato, pizzicato (adjetivo)

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presto
[adjetivo]

(of tempo) very fast

rápido, veloz

rápido, veloz

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prima donna
[substantivo]

the main female singer in an opera or opera company

prima donna, cantora principal

prima donna, cantora principal

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rubato
[substantivo]

a flexible tempo; not strictly on the beat

rubato, tempo rubato

rubato, tempo rubato

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sforzando
[substantivo]

(music) a notation written above a note and indicating that it is to be played with a strong initial attack

sforzando, sforzato

sforzando, sforzato

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soprano
[substantivo]

a female or young male singer with a singing voice that has the highest range

soprano, cantora soprano

soprano, cantora soprano

Ex: In the opera , the soprano had a challenging role , requiring a powerful range and expressive vocal control .
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staccato
[adjetivo]

a style of playing or singing musical notes with short, distinct intervals between them

staccato, estaccato

staccato, estaccato

Ex: The conductor emphasized the staccato passages, creating a sense of urgency in the music.
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caveat
[substantivo]

a warning against certain acts

advertência, aviso

advertência, aviso

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ego
[substantivo]

an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others

ego, orgulho excessivo

ego, orgulho excessivo

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etc.
[advérbio]

continuing in the same way

etc, e assim por diante

etc, e assim por diante

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fetus
[substantivo]

an offspring of a human or animal that is not born yet, particularly a human aged more than eight weeks after conception

feto, embrião

feto, embrião

Ex: Genetic testing was conducted to check for any abnormalities in fetus.
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gratis
[advérbio]

without costing anything

gratuitamente, sem custo

gratuitamente, sem custo

Ex: They received the tickets gratis as part of a promotional giveaway.
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hypothesis
[substantivo]

an explanation based on limited facts and evidence that is not yet proved to be true

hipótese, suposição

hipótese, suposição

Ex: After analyzing the data , they either confirmed or refuted their hypothesis.
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i.e.
[advérbio]

used to introduce a clarification or explanation

ou seja, isto é

ou seja, isto é

Ex: She’s a top athlete, i.e., she’s won multiple national championships.
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in absentia
[advérbio]

while absent; although absent

in absentia, na ausência

in absentia, na ausência

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libido
[substantivo]

(psychoanalysis) a Freudian term for sexual urge or desire

libido, desejo sexual

libido, desejo sexual

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magna cum laude
[adjetivo]

with high honor; with high academic distinction

com grau de excelência, com alta distinção acadêmica

com grau de excelência, com alta distinção acadêmica

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per capita
[advérbio]

per person

per capita, por pessoa

per capita, por pessoa

Ex: The study examined the energy per capita in different cities .
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per se
[advérbio]

used to describe something as it is, without comparing it to other things

por si só, em si mesmo

por si só, em si mesmo

Ex: The policy is n't per se, but its impact on certain groups needs consideration .
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persona
[substantivo]

(psychology) a person's social representation or the impression other's have of a certain individual which is concealing the true self

persona, máscara

persona, máscara

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postmortem
[adjetivo]

occurring or done after death

póstumo, post-mortem

póstumo, post-mortem

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post scriptum
[substantivo]

an additional thought or comment added after the main body of a letter or document, usually after the signature

pós-escrito, PS

pós-escrito, PS

Ex: I included post scriptum in my thank-you note to let her know I had found the lost book .
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proforma
[substantivo]

something done as a formality or for the sake of procedure, often without necessarily having practical significance

pro forma, documento formal

pro forma, documento formal

Ex: He signed proforma contract , even though the terms had already been agreed upon .
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quantum
[substantivo]

the smallest possible amount of a particular quantity that cannot be divided any further

quantum, quanta

quantum, quanta

Ex: Quantum electrodynamics is a quantum field theory that describes the interactions between electromagnetic fields and charged particles, such as electrons and photons.
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rectum
[substantivo]

the final part of the large intestine where waste is collected before being passed through the anus

reto, reto intestinal

reto, reto intestinal

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scrotum
[substantivo]

a pouch of skin that houses the testicles in the male reproductive system

escroto, saco escrotal

escroto, saco escrotal

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sputum
[substantivo]

mucus or phlegm that is coughed up from the respiratory tract, typically as a result of infection or disease

escarro, catarro

escarro, catarro

Ex: Effective treatment of pneumonia often involves clearing the lungs sputum to improve breathing .
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status
[substantivo]

the condition or situation of something or someone at a particular moment in time

Ex: The company 's status improved after the new investment .
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status quo
[substantivo]

the situation or condition that is currently at hand

status quo, situação atual

status quo, situação atual

Ex: The company ’s policy aims to preserve status quo in terms of employee benefits .
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verbatim
[advérbio]

exactly as spoken or written originally without any changes or additions

verbatim, palavras por palavras

verbatim, palavras por palavras

Ex: The witness recited the verbatim as they occurred on that fateful day .
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vice versa
[advérbio]

with the order or relations reversed

vice-versa, inversamente

vice-versa, inversamente

Ex: He prefers to run in the morning and relax in the evening , vice versa works just as well for her .
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aficionado
[substantivo]

a person who is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a particular activity, subject, or interest

aficionado, entusiasta

aficionado, entusiasta

Ex: He is a aficionado who knows every player 's statistics .
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cabana
[substantivo]

a hut, shelter, or cabin, usually at a swimming pool or beach

cabanas, quiosques

cabanas, quiosques

Ex: As the sun began to set , they lit candles in cabana, transforming it into a romantic oasis by the sea .
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cantina
[substantivo]

a bar or small restaurant, often one that serves wine or alcoholic beverages, especially in Mediterranean countries

cantina, taberna

cantina, taberna

Ex: He excused himself to cantina, though he was actually just heading to the bathroom .
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chaparral
[substantivo]

dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes

chaparral, matagal

chaparral, matagal

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chicano
[substantivo]

a person of Mexican descent

chicano, mexicano

chicano, mexicano

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gringo
[substantivo]

a Latin American (disparaging) term for foreigners (especially Americans and Englishmen)

gringo, estrangeiro

gringo, estrangeiro

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hasta la vista
[interjeição]

***until the (next) view : see you later

até logo, até a próxima

até logo, até a próxima

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used to say "see you tomorrow," often used as a friendly farewell when you expect to meet someone again the next day

Ex: She waved goodbye and said, 'Hasta mañana!'
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incommunicado
[adjetivo]

without the means or right to communicate

incomunicável, sem comunicação

incomunicável, sem comunicação

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macho
[adjetivo]

used of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner

masculino, macho

masculino, macho

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matador
[substantivo]

the principal bullfighter who is appointed to make the final passes and kill the bull

matador, toureiro

matador, toureiro

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mucho
[advérbio]

used to express a large quantity or degree of something, meaning "much," "a lot," or "many" depending on context

muito, bastante

muito, bastante

Ex: He runs mucho faster than I do.
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padre
[substantivo]

a chaplain in one of the military services

capelão, padre militar

capelão, padre militar

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poncho
[substantivo]

a simple, sleeveless outer garment, worn over the body to provide warmth and protection from the elements

poncho, poncho (a mesma palavra em português)

poncho, poncho (a mesma palavra em português)

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pronto
[advérbio]

without wasting any time; immediately

imediatamente, prontamente

imediatamente, prontamente

Ex: They’ll be here pronto, just waiting on the last couple of things to wrap up.
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Senor
[substantivo]

a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English `Mr' or `sir'

Senhor, Senhorito

Senhor, Senhorito

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Senora
[substantivo]

a Spanish title or form of address for a married woman; similar to the English `Mrs' or `madam'

Senhora, Senhora casada

Senhora, Senhora casada

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ma'am
[substantivo]

a woman of refinement

senhora, madame

senhora, madame

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Senorita
[substantivo]

a Spanish title or form of address used to or of an unmarried girl or woman; similar to the English `Miss'

Senhorita, Moça

Senhorita, Moça

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sombrero
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a felt or straw hat with a wide brim and a tall crown, typically worn by Mexican men

chapéu, sombrero

chapéu, sombrero

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bagel
[substantivo]

(Yiddish) glazed yeast-raised doughnut-shaped roll with hard crust

bagel, bolinho de massa alongada

bagel, bolinho de massa alongada

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