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zelo




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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



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