cable in Portuguese
cable in Portuguese is boça, cabo, fio — cable means a thick, strong rope or bundle of wires used to pull, support, or carry electricity or signals.
cable in Portuguese
boça
(nautical) A strong rope or chain used to moor or anchor a ship.
cabo
A strong, large-diameter wire or rope, or something resembling such a rope.
cabo
An assembly of two or more wires, used for electrical power or data circuits; one or more and/or the whole may be insulated.
fio
An assembly of two or more wires, used for electrical power or data circuits; one or more and/or the whole may be insulated.
cabo
(communications) A system for transmitting television or Internet services over a network of coaxial or fibreoptic cables.
linha
(communications) A system for transmitting television or Internet services over a network of coaxial or fibreoptic cables.
telegrama
A telegram, notably when sent by (submarine) telegraph cable.
What does "cable" mean?
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noun A thick, strong rope or bundle of wires used to pull, support, or carry electricity or signals.
"The bridge is held up by massive steel cables."
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verb To send a message by telegraph or undersea cable; more loosely, to send an urgent message.
"He cabled home as soon as the ship reached port."
cable in a sentence
- The bridge is held up by massive steel cables.
- Check that the charging cable is fully plugged in.
- He cabled home as soon as the ship reached port.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "cable" in Portuguese?
"cable" in Portuguese is boça, cabo, fio. cable means: A thick, strong rope or bundle of wires used to pull, support, or carry electricity or signals.
How do you use "cable" in a sentence?
Example: "The bridge is held up by massive steel cables." In Portuguese, "cable" is boça, cabo, fio.
Are there other ways to say "cable" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "cable": boça, cabo, fio, linha, telegrama.
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