Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

Quantum

A discrete quantity of energy proportional in magnitude to the frequency of the radiation it represents.

Quanzhong

A concept in Chinese philosophy that refers to the importance of balance and weight in decision-making and life.

Quarterback

An offensive position in American football who lines up behind the center and directs the team's offensive plays.

Quartet

A group of four people or things, especially in music.

Quasar

A massive and extremely remote celestial object, emitting exceptionally large amounts of energy, and typically having a starlike image in a telescope.

Questioning

The act of asking questions or expressing doubt.

Questionnaire

A set of printed or written questions with a choice of answers, devised for the purposes of a survey or statistical study.

Quetzal

A brightly colored bird native to Central America, known for its long tail feathers and vibrant plumage.

Quezon City

A highly urbanized city in the Philippines, part of Metro Manila, known for its government buildings, educational institutions, and diverse culture.

Quinoa

A goosefoot cultivated for its edible starchy seeds, used as a grain.

Quoits

A game in which players throw metal or rope rings at a stake in the ground.

Quota

A fixed share or proportion of something that a person or group is entitled to receive or is bound to contribute.