noun, verb, adjectivepl: lumps
caroço, nódulo, torrão, aglomerado
1. a compact mass of a substance without a definite shape
There was a lump of sugar in the coffee.
Havia um caroço de açúcar no café.
2. a swelling or protuberance on the body
The doctor examined the lump on her neck.
O médico examinou o nódulo no seu pescoço.
3. a feeling of tightness in the throat caused by emotion
She felt a lump in her throat when she heard the news.
Ela sentiu um nó na garganta ao ouvir a notícia.
4. (verb) to group together or treat as one unit
Don't lump all teenagers together; they're individuals.
Não junte todos os adolescentes; eles são indivíduos.
5. (adjective) relating to a single amount paid at one time
He received a lump sum payment after retirement.
Ele recebeu um pagamento único após a aposentadoria.
In Brazilian and American English, 'lump' is commonly used in medical contexts when discussing tumors or suspicious growths, making it an important word in healthcare communication. The phrase 'lump sum' is frequently used in financial and legal contexts in both English-speaking countries. In Portugal, the term 'nódulo' is preferred in medical contexts, while 'bolota' is used for sugar lumps specifically.
Related Idioms & Phrases
lump it or leave it - accept the situation as it is or reject it entirely
lump in the throat - tight feeling in throat from emotion
lump sum - single payment covering all costs
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