The divine comedy — Page 4

Vocabulary

Esta

This (feminine demonstrative pronoun referring to something nearby).

fera

Wild beast or ferocious animal.

Contra

Against; in opposition to something or someone.

a

Definite article (feminine singular) meaning 'the'.

qual

Which; used in relative clauses to refer to a noun.

clamas

You cry out or shout against something loudly.

não

No; used to negate a verb or statement.

deixa

Allows or lets someone do something; to leave.

ninguém

Nobody; not a single person passes or acts.

passar

To pass, go through, or move along a path.

Por

Through, by, or for; a versatile preposition in Portuguese.

seu

His, her, its, or your (possessive adjective, masculine).

caminho

Path, road, or way leading somewhere.

e

And; a basic coordinating conjunction joining elements.

causa

Causes or brings about an effect; also means cause.

menor

Lesser, smaller, or minor in degree or size.

obstáculo

Obstacle or hindrance blocking progress or movement.

do

Contraction of 'de' and 'o', meaning 'of the'.

que

That, which, or than; versatile conjunction or pronoun.

morte

Death; the end of life or existence.

Tão

So or such; intensifies an adjective or adverb.

má

Evil or wicked (feminine form of 'mau').

maldita

Cursed or damned (feminine form of 'maldito').

em

In or at; basic preposition of location or state.

sua

His, her, its, or your (feminine possessive adjective).

natureza

Nature; the inherent character or qualities of something.

Que

That; conjunction introducing a subordinate clause.

jamais

Never; at no time, used for strong negation.

se

Reflexive pronoun; itself, himself, herself, or themselves.

sacia

Is satisfied or satiated; to quench hunger or desire.

voraz

Voracious; excessively greedy or consuming eagerly.

vontade

Will, desire, or wish; wanting something strongly.

Sempre

Always; at all times, continuously, without exception.

mais

More; a comparative adverb indicating greater degree.

faminta

Hungry or starving (feminine form of 'faminto').

após

After; following in time or order.

comer

To eat; the basic act of consuming food.

antes

Before; previously in time or earlier.

A

Definite article (feminine singular) meaning 'the'.

muitos

Many; a large number of people or things.

animais

Animals; living creatures other than humans.

torpe

Vile, base, or shameful; morally disgraceful behavior.

união

Union; the joining or merging of things or beings.

Ela

She or it (feminine third-person singular pronoun).

une

Unites or joins together; brings things into union.

ainda

Still, yet, or even; indicating continuation or addition.

unirá

Will unite; future tense of unir, to join together.

Até

Until or even; marks a limit in time or degree.

venha

May come; subjunctive of vir, expressing expectation.

aquele

That (masculine); demonstrative pronoun for distant noun.

há

There is/are; third-person form of haver indicating existence.

de

Of or from; common preposition showing origin or possession.

destruí

Destroy; to ruin or demolish completely (verb stem).

la

Her or it (clitic object pronoun, feminine).

Com

With; preposition indicating accompaniment or means.

aguda

Sharp or acute (feminine); piercing, intense sensation or sound.

dor

Pain or ache; physical or emotional suffering.

Ele

He; masculine third-person singular subject pronoun.

sustentará

Will sustain or support; future tense of sustentar.

vida

Life; the state of being alive or living.

terra

Earth, land, or ground; also means soil or country.

nem

Nor or not even; negative conjunction joining clauses.

com

With; preposition showing accompaniment or instrument.

seus

His, her, their, or your (masculine plural possessive).

vis

Vile or base; plural of vil, morally low.

metais

Metals; solid chemical elements like gold or iron.

mas

But; conjunction introducing a contrast or exception.

amor

Love; a deep feeling of affection or devotion.

Sabedoria

Wisdom; the quality of having sound judgment and knowledge.

virtude

Virtue; moral excellence or righteous quality of character.

será

Will be; future tense of ser, to be.

entre

Between or among; in the middle of two or more.

os

The (masculine plural definite article).

dois

Two; the cardinal number between one and three.

Em

In or at; preposition indicating location or state.

poder

Power or ability; can also mean to be able.

Surgirá

Will arise or emerge; future tense of surgir.

salvação

Salvation or rescue; deliverance from danger or sin.

para

For or to; preposition indicating direction or purpose.

as

The (feminine plural definite article).

planícies

Plains or flat lands; vast open level territories.

da

Contraction of 'de' and 'a', meaning 'of the' (feminine).

cujo

Whose; relative possessive pronoun indicating belonging.

belo

Beautiful or lovely (masculine adjective).

reino

Kingdom or realm; a territory ruled by a monarch.

virgem

Virgin or maiden; a person who is pure or untouched.

pura

Pure, clean, or innocent (feminine adjective).

pereceram

They perished; past tense of perecer, to die.

incessante

Incessant or unceasing; without stopping or pause.

perseguição

Persecution or pursuit; chasing or oppressing relentlessly.

por

For, by, or through; versatile preposition in Portuguese.

cada

Each or every; referring to individual items in group.

cidade

City or town; an urban area with many inhabitants.

Há

There is/are or ago; form of haver indicating existence.

atormentá

To torment; to cause great suffering or distress (clipped).

fim

End or finish; the conclusion of something.

ao

Contraction of 'a' and 'o', meaning 'to the' (masculine).

inferno

Hell; the underworld or place of punishment after death.

restitua

May restore or return; subjunctive of restituir.

onde

Where; relative or interrogative adverb of place.

inveja

Envy or jealousy; resentment of another's advantages.

primeiro

First; the ordinal number indicating the beginning position.

soltou

Released or let loose; past tense of soltar.