English-Portuguese translations for facet

facetaNão devemos ter medo desta nova faceta da democracia. We should not be afraid of this new facet of democracy. A Comissão é de opinião que a prevenção é uma faceta importante dos nossos esforços. The Commission believes that prevention is an important facet of our efforts. É mais uma das facetas da crise do capitalismo. This is one more facet of the crisis of capitalism.
facetar

Any one of the flat surfaces cut into a gem
One among many similar or related, yet still distinct things
One of a series of things, such as steps in a project
One member of a compound eye, as found in insects and crustaceans
Any of the small joints at each segment of the spine that provide stability and help guide motion
A face of codimension 1 of a polytope
To cut a facet into a gemstone

This facet of the diamond was masterfully cut to enhance its value
The childs learning disability was only one facet of the problems contributing to his delinquency.
We had just about completed the research facet of the project when the order came to cancel it
the articular facet of a bone

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