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breakdown in Portuguese

breakdown in Portuguese is colapso, avaria, decomposição — breakdown means a failure, especially of a machine or vehicle.

breakdown in Portuguese

colapso
noun
avaria
noun
(countable) A failure, particularly one which is mechanical in nature.
decomposição
noun
(chemistry, uncountable) Breaking of chemical bonds within a compound to produce simpler compounds or elements; (countable) an instance of this.
quebra
noun
(chemistry, uncountable) Breaking of chemical bonds within a compound to produce simpler compounds or elements; (countable) an instance of this.

What does "breakdown" mean?

  1. noun A failure, especially of a machine or vehicle.
    "The bus broke down twice on the way to the airport."
  2. noun A sudden decline in someone's mental or physical health, often preventing normal functioning.
    "The stress of the divorce led to a complete breakdown."
  3. noun A detailed analysis showing the separate parts of something.
    "Can you send me a breakdown of the monthly expenses?"

breakdown in a sentence

  • The bus broke down twice on the way to the airport.
  • The stress of the divorce led to a complete breakdown.
  • Can you send me a breakdown of the monthly expenses?

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Frequently asked questions

What is "breakdown" in Portuguese?

"breakdown" in Portuguese is colapso, avaria, decomposição. breakdown means: A failure, especially of a machine or vehicle.

How do you use "breakdown" in a sentence?

Example: "The bus broke down twice on the way to the airport." In Portuguese, "breakdown" is colapso, avaria, decomposição.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "breakdown": colapso, avaria, decomposição, quebra.

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