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aceite

[a-sei-tuh]
noun/verbmasculine (noun) / N/A (verb)pl: aceites (noun)
oil (noun) / accepted (verb, past participle)
1. A liquid fat extracted from plants or animals, used for cooking, lighting, or lubrication
The recipe calls for olive oil.
A receita pede aceite de oliva.
2. Third person singular preterite or second person singular imperative of 'aceitar' (to accept)
He accepted the invitation.
Ele aceite o convite. / Aceite a oferta!
3. A bill of exchange that has been accepted by the drawee
The merchant presented an accepted bill of exchange.
O comerciante apresentou um aceite de cambial.
Synonyms
óleogorduraazeite
Antonyms
rejeição (when used as verb form)recusa (when used as verb form)

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aceite
Standard usage for oil and acceptance
Portugal
aceite
Standard usage; azeite more commonly used for olive oil specifically
Portugal
azeite
Preferred term for olive oil in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

aceite de rícino (castor oil)
aceite de motor (motor oil)
aceite de cozinha (cooking oil)
aceite de palma (palm oil)
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