What does zelo in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word zelo in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use zelo in Portuguese.

The word zelo in Portuguese means zeal, affection, diligence, diligência, zelo, ânsia, avaliação cuidadosa, cuidado, zelo, zelo por árvores. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word zelo

zeal

substantivo masculino (cuidado, dedicação)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

affection

substantivo masculino (afeição, carinho)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

diligence

substantivo masculino (diligência, empenho)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

diligência

noun (being conscientious)

(substantivo feminino: Substantivo exclusivamente feminino. Ex. "atriz", "menina", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "batata frita", "garrafa d'água", etc.)
I really appreciate your diligence on this project.

zelo

noun (fervour, enthusiasm) (fervor)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
Cathy carried out the task with plenty of zeal.

ânsia

noun (willingness, readiness)

(substantivo feminino: Substantivo exclusivamente feminino. Ex. "atriz", "menina", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "batata frita", "garrafa d'água", etc.)
O rabo abanando de Fido sinalizou sua ânsia pela caminhada.
Fido's wagging tail signalled his eagerness for the walk.

avaliação cuidadosa

noun (careful evaluation)

(substantivo feminino: Substantivo exclusivamente feminino. Ex. "atriz", "menina", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "batata frita", "garrafa d'água", etc.)

cuidado, zelo

noun (caution, care)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
Ella picked up the injured bird with great carefulness.

zelo por árvores

noun (care of trees)

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