Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

Whirr

To make a low, continuous, rapid sound, often associated with machinery or insects.

Whizz

To move quickly through the air with a whistling or buzzing sound.

Zabaglione

An Italian dessert or sweet sauce made by whipping egg yolks, sugar, and typically Marsala wine over simmering water until thick and foamy.

Zabaione

A light, frothy Italian dessert or custard made by whipping egg yolks, sugar, and sweet wine (usually Marsala) over gentle heat.

Zaire

The former official name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo between 1971 and 1997 under the regime of Mobutu Sese Seko.

Zanzibar

An island and semi-autonomous part of Tanzania in the Indian Ocean, historically renowned for its production of spices.

Zeal

Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.

Zealotism

The quality of being zealous, especially in pursuit of a cause or objective, often to an extreme degree.

Zealotry

Fanatical and uncompromising pursuit of a religious, political, or other ideal.

Zebra

An African wild horse with black-and-white stripes and an erect mane.

Zeni

A unit of currency in Japan, historically used to refer to coins.

Zenith

The highest point reached by a celestial or other object.