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bellwether in Portuguese

bellwether in Portuguese is barômetro, indicador — bellwether means something or someone that signals which way a trend, market or opinion is about to move.

bellwether in Portuguese

barômetro
noun
(figuratively) Anything that indicates future trends.
indicador
noun
(figuratively) Anything that indicates future trends.

What does "bellwether" mean?

  1. noun Something or someone that signals which way a trend, market or opinion is about to move.
    "Ohio has long been treated as a bellwether in presidential elections."
  2. noun The leading sheep of a flock, which traditionally wore a bell around its neck.
    "The bellwether ambled through the gate and the rest of the flock followed."
  3. adjective Acting as an early indicator of a wider pattern.
    "Analysts watch the bellwether stocks for signs of a downturn."
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bellwether in a sentence

  • Ohio has long been treated as a bellwether in presidential elections.
  • Housing starts are a bellwether for the wider economy.
  • The bellwether ambled through the gate and the rest of the flock followed.
  • Analysts watch the bellwether stocks for signs of a downturn.

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What is "bellwether" in Portuguese?

"bellwether" in Portuguese is barômetro, indicador. bellwether means: Something or someone that signals which way a trend, market or opinion is about to move.

How do you use "bellwether" in a sentence?

Example: "Ohio has long been treated as a bellwether in presidential elections." In Portuguese, "bellwether" is barômetro, indicador.

Are there other ways to say "bellwether" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "bellwether": barômetro, indicador.

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