Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

rotary

Turning on an axis like a wheel; revolving.

rousing

Exciting, stirring, or inspiring enthusiasm.

sabayon

A light, frothy dessert made by whipping egg yolks, sugar, and wine (usually Marsala) over heat.

sabotage

The deliberate destruction, damage, or obstruction of something, especially for political or military advantage.

safeguard

A measure taken to protect someone or something or to prevent something undesirable.

saga

A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, involved series of events or a documentary film series.

samba

A Brazilian dance of African origin with a duple meter, or the music associated with it.

sapphire

A transparent precious stone of a rich blue variety of corundum.

saucer

A small shallow dish for holding a cup at the table.

scarf

A length or square of fabric worn round the neck or head.

scatterbrain

A person who is disorganized, incapable of serious concentration, and prone to losing their train of thought.

scattering

The action of dispersing or spreading something widely, or the deflection of a wave or particle.