zelo

[ˈzɛ.lu]

nounmasculinepl: zelos

zeal, care, diligence

1. Ardent and enthusiastic devotion to a cause, activity, or person

He worked with great zeal on the project.

Ele trabalhou com grande zelo no projeto.

2. Careful attention; diligence in performing duties

The nurse provided care with utmost zeal.

A enfermeira prestou cuidado com o máximo zelo.

3. Protective concern; watchfulness

A mother's zeal for her children's safety is natural.

O zelo de uma mãe pela segurança de seus filhos é natural.

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General Brazilian

zelo

Common and widely used across all contexts

Portugal

zelo

Standard usage, often more formal in tone

ter zelo por algo - to have care/concern for something

com zelo - with care, carefully

sem zelo - carelessly, without diligence

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