feminine singular of esse

third-person singular present indicative of ser

The first letter of the Portuguese alphabet, written in the Latin script.

1. idea (that which comes to mind)
2. plan, project
3. objective, conception or conviction that is based on something
4. intellect, mind, group of convictions and opinions of somebody
5. (Brazil) head

1. main; principal (most important)
2. fundamental; essential
3. having another body orbiting it
4. not subordinate