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bolt in Portuguese

bolt in Portuguese is virote, grilhão, ferrolho — bolt means a metal fastener with a threaded shaft, used with a nut to hold things together.

bolt in Portuguese

virote
noun
A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw.
grilhão
noun
A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw.
ferrolho
noun
A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
trinco
noun
A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
tranca
noun
A sliding pin or bar in a lock or latch mechanism.
parafuso
noun
A bar of wood or metal dropped in horizontal hooks on a door and adjoining wall or between the two sides of a double door, to prevent the door(s) from being forced open.
barra
noun
A bar of wood or metal dropped in horizontal hooks on a door and adjoining wall or between the two sides of a double door, to prevent the door(s) from being forced open.
tranca
noun
A bar of wood or metal dropped in horizontal hooks on a door and adjoining wall or between the two sides of a double door, to prevent the door(s) from being forced open.
relâmpago
noun
A lightning spark, i.e., a lightning bolt.
faísca
noun
A lightning spark, i.e., a lightning bolt.
rolo
noun
A large roll of fabric or similar material, as a bolt of cloth.
parafuso
noun
An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.
grilhão
noun
An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.
aparafusar
verb
(transitive) To connect or assemble pieces using a bolt.
trancar
verb
(US, politics) To refuse to support a nomination made by a party or caucus with which one has been connected; to break away from a party.

What does "bolt" mean?

  1. noun A metal fastener with a threaded shaft, used with a nut to hold things together.
    "He tightened the bolts on the shelf bracket."
  2. noun A sliding bar used to lock a door.
    "She slid the bolt shut before going to bed."
  3. noun A flash of lightning.
    "A bolt of lightning split the old oak tree."
  4. verb To run away suddenly, or move very fast.
    "The dog bolted the second the gate opened."

bolt in a sentence

  • He tightened the bolts on the shelf bracket.
  • She slid the bolt shut before going to bed.
  • A bolt of lightning split the old oak tree.
  • The dog bolted the second the gate opened.

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Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "bolt" in Portuguese?

"bolt" in Portuguese is virote, grilhão, ferrolho. bolt means: A metal fastener with a threaded shaft, used with a nut to hold things together.

How do you use "bolt" in a sentence?

Example: "He tightened the bolts on the shelf bracket." In Portuguese, "bolt" is virote, grilhão, ferrolho.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 12 translations listed for "bolt": virote, grilhão, ferrolho, trinco, tranca, parafuso.

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