aftershock in Portuguese
aftershock in Portuguese is réplica, sequela — aftershock means a smaller earthquake that follows a larger one in the same area.
aftershock in Portuguese
réplica
(seismology) An earthquake that follows in the same vicinity as another, usually larger, earthquake (the "mainshock").
sequela
Emotional and physical distress following a traumatic event.
What does "aftershock" mean?
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noun A smaller earthquake that follows a larger one in the same area.
"Several aftershocks rattled the city in the days after the quake."
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noun A further, usually lesser, consequence following a major event.
"The layoffs were an aftershock of the earlier factory closure."
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aftershock in a sentence
- Several aftershocks rattled the city in the days after the quake.
- Residents were warned to expect aftershocks.
- The layoffs were an aftershock of the earlier factory closure.
- The emotional aftershocks of the breakup lasted for months.
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What is "aftershock" in Portuguese?
"aftershock" in Portuguese is réplica, sequela. aftershock means: A smaller earthquake that follows a larger one in the same area.
How do you use "aftershock" in a sentence?
Example: "Several aftershocks rattled the city in the days after the quake." In Portuguese, "aftershock" is réplica, sequela.
Are there other ways to say "aftershock" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "aftershock": réplica, sequela.
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