Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

Descend

To move downward, typically from a higher to a lower position.

Descendant

A person, plant, or animal that is descended from a particular ancestor.

Descension

The act of moving downwards, falling, or descending from a higher position or level.

Descent

The act of moving downward, dropping, or falling.

Describe

To give an account of something by providing details about its characteristics.

Description

A spoken or written representation or account of a person, object, or event.

Descriptive

Serving to describe or characterize something.

Desecration

The act of violating the sacredness of something, often in a religious context.

Desecrator

A person or entity that desecrates, particularly in a religious or sacred context.

Desegregate

To eliminate segregation; to integrate individuals or groups that were previously separated.

Desert

A barren area of land where little precipitation occurs and consequently, living conditions are hostile for plant and animal life.

Desertion

The act of abandoning a duty, post, or responsibility.