| Portuguese > English |
| zelo |
| 1. n-m. special care and dedication for someone or something |
| 2. n-m. diligence (carefulness and attention in doing something) |
| 3. n-m. (chiefly religion) zeal (fervour or devotion) |
| 4. v. verb form of zelar |
| zelar |
| 1. v. to devotedly take care of something |
| O leitor zela seus livros. (The reader takes care of his book.) |
| 2. v. to ensure that something takes place or exists |
| Zelo pela boa educação. (I ensure that there is politeness.) |
| A polícia zela pela ordem. (The police ensures order.) |
| Portuguese > Portuguese |
| zelo |
| 1. Substantivo. dedicação ardente, afeição íntima, desvelo, cuidado, interesse |