above in Portuguese
above in Portuguese is acima, para cima, em cima de — above means in a position higher than something else; overhead of.
above in Portuguese
acima
acima
In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream. [first attested around 1150–1350]
para cima
In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream. [first attested around 1150–1350]
acima
Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. [first attested before 1150.]
em cima de
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]
sobre
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]
acima de
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]
mais de
Surpassing in number or quantity; more than. [first attested around 1350–1470]
acima de
Surpassing in number or quantity; more than. [first attested around 1350–1470]
mais que
Surpassing in number or quantity; more than. [first attested around 1350–1470]
acima de
Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;
What does "above" mean?
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prep In a position higher than something else; overhead of.
"A single bulb hung above the table."
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prep Greater than in amount, degree, or rank.
"Temperatures rose above thirty degrees."
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adv Earlier in a piece of writing; higher up on the same page.
"See the table above for full results."
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noun What was mentioned earlier in a document.
"All of the above applies equally to part-time staff."
above in a sentence
- A single bulb hung above the table.
- Storm clouds gathered above the valley.
- Temperatures rose above thirty degrees.
- She was quickly promoted above her former manager.
Similar words in Portuguese
Common Portuguese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "above" in Portuguese?
"above" in Portuguese is acima, para cima, em cima de. above means: In a position higher than something else; overhead of.
How do you use "above" in a sentence?
Example: "A single bulb hung above the table." In Portuguese, "above" is acima, para cima, em cima de.
Are there other ways to say "above" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 7 translations listed for "above": acima, para cima, em cima de, sobre, acima de, mais de.
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