Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

Vicariousness

The state of experiencing something indirectly through another person.

Vichyssoise

A thick, creamy French soup made of puréed leeks, onions, potatoes, cream, and chicken stock, traditionally served cold.

Vigilant

Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Vigée Le Brun

A renowned French portrait painter known for her works during the late 18th century.

Vile

Extremely unpleasant, wicked, or morally despicable.

Villainy

Behavior constituting, or wicked and criminal actions.

Villus

One of the small, finger-like projections of the mucous membrane of the small intestine that serve to increase the surface area for absorption.

Vindicatory

Serving to vindicate; justifying or defending.

Violet-red

Of a color intermediate between purple or violet and red, resembling the hue of certain flowers or pigments.

Viralysis

The process of breaking down or destroying viruses, often used in the context of virology and medical treatments.

Virginity

The state of never having engaged in sexual intercourse.

Virile

Having the characteristics of an adult male; masculine.