alight in Portuguese
alight in Portuguese is aceso, ardente, descer — alight means to get off a vehicle or dismount from an animal.
alight in Portuguese
aceso
Burning, lit, on fire.
ardente
(figuratively) Aglow with activity or emotion.
descer
Often followed by from or off: to get off an animal which one has been riding; to dismount; to descend or exit from a vehicle; hence, to complete one's journey; to stop.
desembarcar
Often followed by from or off: to get off an animal which one has been riding; to dismount; to descend or exit from a vehicle; hence, to complete one's journey; to stop.
pousar
(also, figuratively) Often followed by at, on, or upon: of something aloft: to descend and settle; to land, to lodge, to rest.
What does "alight" mean?
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verb To get off a vehicle or dismount from an animal.
"Passengers should alight from the train on the left side."
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verb To land after flying, or to come to rest somewhere.
"A butterfly alighted on the windowsill."
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adj On fire, or lit up with light.
"The bonfire was set alight just after dark."
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alight in a sentence
- Passengers should alight from the train on the left side.
- She alighted from the carriage and walked toward the house.
- A butterfly alighted on the windowsill.
- The bonfire was set alight just after dark.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "alight" in Portuguese?
"alight" in Portuguese is aceso, ardente, descer. alight means: To get off a vehicle or dismount from an animal.
How do you use "alight" in a sentence?
Example: "Passengers should alight from the train on the left side." In Portuguese, "alight" is aceso, ardente, descer.
Are there other ways to say "alight" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "alight": aceso, ardente, descer, desembarcar, pousar.
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