Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

Canonical

Included in the list of sacred books officially accepted as genuine scripture.

Capitulation

The action of surrendering to an opponent or an unwelcome demand.

Caporegime

A high-ranking member of a Mafia organization who oversees a group of soldiers.

Caprice

A sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior.

Capricious

Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

Captain's bed

A bed featuring a built-in framework with rows of drawers, shelving, or storage compartments directly underneath the mattress platform.

Captain-of-Industry

A business leader or entrepreneur who is influential in their industry and contributes significantly to economic growth.

Captivate

To attract and hold the interest and attention of someone.

Captive-bred

Born and raised in captivity under human care, rather than in the wild.

Caramelize

To convert sugar into caramel by heating it, or to cook food so that it becomes coated with caramel or browns due to the browning of natural sugars.

Carapace

The hard upper shell of a turtle, crustacean, or arachnid.

Card Counter

A person who keeps track of the cards that have been dealt in a card game, especially in blackjack, to gain an advantage.