Dicio: A Python API for Exploring the Richness of the Portuguese Language

Are you interested in exploring the depths of the Portuguese language? Look no further! Meet Dicio, a python API for Dicio.com.br, a comprehensive online dictionary. Dicio allows users to search for words and access detailed information such as meanings, synonyms, examples, and even etymology.

Installation

Getting started with Dicio is a breeze. Simply run the following command to install the Dicio package using pip:

sh
$ pip install Dicio

Usage

Dicio provides a user-friendly and versatile API that empowers users to dig deeper into the world of Portuguese vocabulary. Here’s a quick glimpse of how to leverage Dicio’s features and functionalities:

“`python
from dicio import Dicio

Create a Dicio object

dicio = Dicio()

Search for “Doce” and return an object Word

word = dicio.search(“Doce”)

Print the word, the url and the meaning

print(word, word.url, word.meaning)

Print a list of synonyms

print(word.synonyms)

Print a list of examples

print(word.examples)

Print extra informations

for chave, valor in word.extra.items():
print(chave, “=>”, valor)

Load information about the first synonym

Print the word, the URL and the meaning of the first synonym

word.synonyms[0].load()
print(word.synonyms[0], word.synonyms[0].url, word.synonyms[0].meaning)
“`

Word Details

Dicio’s API provides an extensive range of word details that can be accessed using various attributes, properties, and functions:

Attributes

• word – the word itself
• url – Dicio.com.br URL for the word
• meaning – the meaning
• etymology – the etymology

Properties

• synonyms – list of synonyms
• examples – list of examples
• extra – dictionary of extra information (keys in Portuguese)

Functions

• load – load additional information from Dicio.com.br

Contribute

Do you want to make Dicio even better? You’re in luck! Dicio is an open-source project, and the development team welcomes your contributions. If you have new features to add or improvements to suggest, simply send a pull request. Together, we can enhance the Dicio experience for all users.

Discover the richness of the Portuguese language with Dicio, and let your curiosity guide you through a world of words!

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