Southern Europe and the Balkans Vocabulary - Portugal

a large body of land that is partially surrounded by water but is attached to a larger area of land

to disappear slowly

to become noticed or well-known by doing something, particularly something unusual or impressive

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

a quick or partial view of something, often fleeting or incomplete

to control and be in charge of a country

(of a country, state, etc.) function without being controlled or influenced by others

a country considered as a group of people that share the same history, language, etc., and are ruled by the same government

exceptionally large or extensive in scope, degree, or impact

situated at a great distance in space

a way from one place to another

a particular type of business or industry that deals with buying and selling goods or services

any territory under the full or partial control of another more powerful nation, often occupied by settlers from that nation

having ideas, beliefs, or qualities that are more advanced or progressive than those of the current period or one's peers

a form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single individual or a small group, often with absolute authority, without the consent of the people

the fundamental change of power, government, etc. in a country by people, particularly involving violence

to occur at a specific time or location

in every part of the world

in an honest or sincere manner

to be impressed emotionally

to occur at a specific time or location

to cook food directly over or under high heat, typically on a metal tray

to become active, lively, or full of energy

showing warmth and friendliness to a guest or visitor

the boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above

flavored with or containing added salt

lean white flesh of important North Atlantic food fish; usually baked or poached

to satisfy a craving or desire, especially for food or drink

a type of cabbage with green or purple curly leaves

‌a mixture of meat, bread, etc. cut into small pieces and put into a long tube of skin, typically sold raw to be cooked before eating

(of food) making one's stomach feel full

a thick creamy sauce made with milk, eggs, sugar, flour or corn flour that is served hot on top of puddings, fruits, etc.

a pie with no top filled with something sweet or savory

something considered choice to eat

(of food) having a firm, dry texture that makes a sharp, crunching sound when broken or bitten

to pour small amounts of something over a surface in a random manner

any place of perfect happiness, delight, and peace

having a surface that is covered with large, uneven, or rough rocks, stones, or boulders

an area of rock that is high above the ground with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea

a piece of land on which grapes are grown to make wine

‌sweet food eaten after the main dish

the overall appearance of a place, including its natural features and buildings

a shop that sells books, magazines, and sometimes stationery

a specific point or location identified relative to surrounding features in an area or region

of or belonging to the present time