Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

Absolute-threshold

The minimum level of stimulus intensity that is required for a sensory system to detect a stimulus.

Adult Literature

Literary works that are intended for an adult audience, often containing mature themes and explicit content.

Arms Limitation

The process or agreement to restrict the production, stockpiling, or use of weapons, particularly nuclear arms.

Art thief

A person who steals works of art, such as paintings, sculptures, or valuable antiquities from museums, galleries, or private collections.

Ballast

Heavy material, such as gravel, sand, or iron, placed in the hold of a ship or the car of a balloon to provide stability.

Ballastgrenze

The maximum allowable amount of ballast in a vessel to ensure stability without compromising safety.

Bequeath

To leave personal property to someone by a will.

Bewail

To express deep sorrow or regret for something.

Covalent bonding

A chemical bond formed by the sharing of one or more electron pairs between two atoms.

Crocodile Tears

Insincere or feigned expressions of sorrow or regret.

Cultural Freedom

The right of individuals and communities to express and develop their cultural identity freely.

Dark Underbelly

The hidden, often unpleasant or immoral aspects of a situation or entity.