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A2  ·  65 words

Words for thinking in Portuguese

Measure and amount, cause and consequence, choice and opportunity — the nouns that name no object.

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Near the end of the list sits a desculpa, and the two languages build the same apology out of opposite materials. Desculpa is the noun behind desculpar, and that verb is des- plus culpa, the blame: to say desculpa is to ask for the fault to be taken off you. English owns the Latin culpa as well, but only at the cold end of the vocabulary — « culpable », « exculpate », « culprit » — and never at the moment of apologising. The word it apologises with is « excuse », from the Latin excusare, which is ex plus causa: not the blame but the charge, so the word means to take somebody out of the case. The third member of the set is « apology », which is not Latin at all but the Greek apologia, a speech made in one’s own defence. Three words, three pictures, and a courtroom behind all of them. After that, a desculpa drifts exactly as « excuse » does, from the apology to the pretext nobody believes: é sempre a mesma desculpa.

The words

Noun (m) (29)

Grammar for these: Definite article: o, a, os, as · Contractions: do, na, ao, pelo

o meiothe meansNoun (m)A2
É o único meio de chegar a horas.It is the only means of getting there on time.
o bordothe edgeNoun (m)A2
Não ponhas o copo no bordo da mesa.Do not put the glass on the edge of the table.
o espaçothe spaceNoun (m)A2
Não há espaço suficiente para o armário.There is not enough space for the wardrobe.
o comprimentothe lengthNoun (m)A2
O comprimento do corredor é de seis metros.The length of the corridor is six metres.
o pesothe weightNoun (m)A2
O peso da encomenda está indicado em cima.The weight of the parcel is marked on the top.
o pontothe pointNoun (m)A2
Nesse ponto concordo.On that point I agree.
o todothe wholeNoun (m)A2
O todo cabe numa mala.The whole thing fits into one suitcase.
o riscothe riskNoun (m)A2
O risco é baixo.The risk is low.
o defeitothe defectNoun (m)A2
O aparelho tem um pequeno defeito.The appliance has a small defect.
o proveitothe benefitNoun (m)A2
Tirámos bom proveito do curso.We got a great deal of benefit out of the course.
o inconvenientethe drawbackNoun (m)A2
O único inconveniente é o barulho.The only drawback is the noise.
o hábitothe habitNoun (m)A2
Tornou-se um hábito.It has become a habit.
o progressothe progressNoun (m)A2
Ela faz progressos rápidos.She is making rapid progress.
o esforçothe effortNoun (m)A2
Exige um pequeno esforço.It takes a little effort.
o projetothe projectNoun (m)A2
O projeto começa em março.The project starts in March.
o assuntothe topicNoun (m)A2
Voltemos ao assunto.Let us come back to the topic.
o rastothe traceNoun (m)A2
Há rastos de pés na neve.There are footprints in the snow.
o silênciothe silenceNoun (m)A2
O silêncio na sala era completo.The silence in the room was complete.
o cheirothe smellNoun (m)A2
Há cheiro a café.There is a smell of coffee.
o conselhothe adviceNoun (m)A2
Segue o conselho dela.Follow her advice.
o resumothe summaryNoun (m)A2
Escreve um resumo de meia página.Write a summary of half a page.
o passo seguintethe next stepNoun (m)A2
Qual é o passo seguinte?What is the next step?
o objetivothe aimNoun (m)A2
O objetivo é claro.The aim is clear.
o casothe caseNoun (m)A2
Neste caso, ligamos amanhã.In that case we will call tomorrow.
o grupothe groupNoun (m)A2
Viajamos num grupo de dez pessoas.We are travelling in a group of ten people.
o bocadothe piece, bitNoun (m)A2
Queres um bocado de bolo?Would you like a piece of cake?
o somthe soundNoun (m)A2
O som da guitarra enche a sala.The sound of the guitar fills the room.
o restothe restNoun (m)A2
Comemos metade e guardamos o resto para amanhã.We eat half and keep the rest for tomorrow.
o ouvidothe ear (inner), hearingNoun (m)A2
Dói-me o ouvido direito.My right ear hurts.

Noun (f) (36)

Grammar for these: Definite article: o, a, os, as · Contractions: do, na, ao, pelo

a maneirathe way (of doing something)Noun (f)A2
Não gosto da maneira como ele fala.I do not like the way he speaks.
a superfíciethe surfaceNoun (f)A2
A superfície da secretária é de dois metros quadrados.The surface of the desk is two square metres.
a alturathe heightNoun (f)A2
Qual é a altura da porta?What is the height of the door?
a largurathe widthNoun (f)A2
Mede a largura da janela.Measure the width of the window.
a velocidadethe speedNoun (f)A2
Reduz a velocidade na aldeia.Reduce your speed in the village.
a quantidadethe quantityNoun (f)A2
Basta uma pequena quantidade de sal.A small quantity of salt is enough.
a somathe sumNoun (f)A2
A soma está no fim da fatura.The sum is at the bottom of the invoice.
a escolhathe choiceNoun (f)A2
Não tivemos escolha.We had no choice.
a decisãothe decisionNoun (f)A2
A decisão sai na sexta-feira.The decision comes out on Friday.
a ideiathe ideaNoun (f)A2
É uma boa ideia.That is a good idea.
a ocasiãothe opportunityNoun (f)A2
Não tive ocasião de falar com ele.I did not have the opportunity to speak to him.
a sortethe luckNoun (f)A2
Tens sorte de ainda haver lugar.You are lucky that there is still a seat free.
a atençãothe attentionNoun (f)A2
Obrigado pela vossa atenção.Thank you for your attention.
a relaçãothe connectionNoun (f)A2
Qual é a relação entre os dois?What is the connection between the two?
a listathe listNoun (f)A2
O teu nome está na lista.Your name is on the list.
a tabelathe table (of figures)Noun (f)A2
Os horários estão na tabela.The times are given in the table.
a marcathe brandNoun (f)A2
Que marca é que levas?Which brand are you taking?
a suspeitathe suspicionNoun (f)A2
Tenho a suspeita de que já saiu.I have a suspicion that he has already left.
a certezathe certaintyNoun (f)A2
Ainda não temos a certeza.We have no certainty yet.
a tentativathe attemptNoun (f)A2
À segunda tentativa resultou.It worked at the second attempt.
a permissãothe permissionNoun (f)A2
É precisa a permissão do proprietário.You need the owner’s permission.
a proibiçãothe banNoun (f)A2
Há proibição de estacionar.There is a ban on parking.
a obrigaçãothe dutyNoun (f)A2
A reserva não é obrigação.Booking is not a duty.
a desculpathe excuseNoun (f)A2
É sempre a mesma desculpa.It is always the same excuse.
a sugestãothe suggestionNoun (f)A2
Obrigado pela sugestão.Thank you for the suggestion.
a etapathe stageNoun (f)A2
A primeira etapa está concluída.The first stage has been completed.
a origemthe originNoun (f)A2
A origem do nome é antiga.The origin of the name is an old one.
a vontadethe wish, desire; the willNoun (f)A2
Hoje não tenho vontade de cozinhar.I don’t feel like cooking today.
a pressathe hurryNoun (f)A2
Desculpa, estou com pressa.Sorry, I’m in a hurry.
a surpresathe surpriseNoun (f)A2
Preparámos uma festa surpresa para a avó.We have organised a surprise party for Grandma.
a vozthe voiceNoun (f)A2
Ela tem uma voz muito bonita.She has a very beautiful voice.
a verdadethe truthNoun (f)A2
Diz-me a verdade.Tell me the truth.
a madeirathe woodNoun (f)A2
A mesa é de madeira.The table is made of wood.
a câmarathe town council; the cameraNoun (f)A2
A câmara vai arranjar a rua.The council is going to repair the street.
a bolsathe handbagNoun (f)A2
Ela guarda a carteira na bolsa.She keeps her purse in her handbag.
a eletricidadethe electricityNoun (f)A2
Com a tempestade, ficámos sem eletricidade.We lost the electricity in the storm.

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