Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

Autonomy

The right or condition of self-government, especially in a particular sphere.

Avalokiteshvara

A bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas.

Aviation Transportation Administration

A governmental body responsible for regulating and overseeing civil aviation.

Backpedaling

The act of retreating from a previous opinion, commitment, or argument; a reversal of policy or stance.

Bandwidth-allocation

The process of assigning available communication bandwidth to different users, applications, or devices to optimize network performance.

Batterer

A person who commits violent physical assault or domestic abuse against a partner, family member, or dependent.

Beast-of-burden

An animal used for carrying loads, pulling vehicles, or performing heavy physical labor.

Beau-Monde

The fashionable society or elite social class.

Bedchamber

A bedroom, especially a luxurious or formal one in a large house or palace.

Bedeviled

Troubled, harassed, or plagued persistently by difficulties, problems, or doubts.

Belated

Coming or happening later than should have been the case.

Blaze of Glory

A spectacular, brilliant, and impressive finish or display, especially one occurring at the end of a career, enterprise, or life.