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bearing in Portuguese

bearing in Portuguese is rolamento, rumo, importância — bearing means a mechanical part that supports a moving component and reduces friction between surfaces.

bearing in Portuguese

rolamento
noun
(mechanical engineering) A mechanical device that supports another part or reduces friction.
rumo
noun
(mechanical engineering) A mechanical device that supports another part or reduces friction.
rumo
noun
(navigation, nautical) The horizontal angle between the direction of an object and another object, or between it and that of true north; a heading or direction.
importância
noun
Relevance; a relationship or connection.
relevância
noun
Relevance; a relationship or connection.
valor
noun
Relevance; a relationship or connection.
atitude
noun
One's posture, demeanor, or manner.
conduta
noun
One's posture, demeanor, or manner.
postura
noun
One's posture, demeanor, or manner.

What does "bearing" mean?

  1. noun A mechanical part that supports a moving component and reduces friction between surfaces.
    "The mechanic said a worn bearing was causing the grinding noise in the fan."
  2. noun A direction or angle measured relative to true north, used to describe position or heading.
    "The captain read the bearing from the compass and steered towards the island."
  3. noun A person's posture, manner, or general demeanour.
    "The old general's proud bearing made everyone in the room stand up straighter."
  4. noun Relevance or connection to a matter.
    "Your age has no bearing on whether you can apply for the course."
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bearing in a sentence

  • The mechanic said a worn bearing was causing the grinding noise in the fan.
  • Oil keeps the bearing inside the engine turning smoothly.
  • The captain read the bearing from the compass and steered towards the island.
  • The ship changed its bearing to avoid the storm.

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What is "bearing" in Portuguese?
"bearing" in Portuguese is rolamento, rumo, importância. bearing means: A mechanical part that supports a moving component and reduces friction between surfaces.
How do you use "bearing" in a sentence?
Example: "The mechanic said a worn bearing was causing the grinding noise in the fan." In Portuguese, "bearing" is rolamento, rumo, importância.
Are there other ways to say "bearing" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 8 translations listed for "bearing": rolamento, rumo, importância, relevância, valor, atitude.
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