I work in translation and copyediting, compiling these lists while working on a book are super useful in future jobs. Some are new words, some are not. The focus here is translation, not building new vocab per se (that might be considered just a consequence).

✦⸻ tips for self when copyediting

• sometimes it's better to first read the translation and then the original; it prevents "tradutês" while ensuring clarity.
• two screens is better than one.
• 50min pomodoro is better than 25min for "getting into it"
• never underline, highlight or use bold in any part; if you want to go back to a specific place, leave a comment for yourself.
• have water and a physical copy of dictionaries, grammars and thesaurus at hand; sometimes the internet does disappoint.

✦⸻ expressions & words

• Amido Black - amido black
• close range - queima-roupa
• scraps of fabric - retalhos (de tecido)
• scent in the air - empesteia o ar (negativo)
• monotonous voice - voz monocórdia
• caked with - emplastrados de
• mishmash - mixórdia
• shorten his lead - diminuir a vantagem
• court of appeal - tribunal de segunda instância
• be released (from prison) - sair em liberdade
• anti-wave rope - raia (de piscina)
• bloodshot eyes - olhos injetados
• reeded glass - vidro canelado
• dormer - água-furtada
• dormer window - janela do sótão
• flutter - adejar
• tensing - retesando
• Snorts - resfolega
• supporting wall - muro de arrimo
• sound/noise - alarido
• dresses properly - se veste com apuro
• gasping - arquejo
• overwhelm - arrebatar
• unusual urges - impulsos insólitos
• smells - recende
• rain - aguaceiro
• bed (of a truck) - caçamba
• fallow - pousio
• sweeping the room - esquadrinha o recinto