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Canton in Portuguese

Canton in Portuguese is Cantão, cantão — Canton means a political or administrative division of a country, such as one of the states of Switzerland.

Canton in Portuguese

Cantão
proper noun
Guangzhou, the capital and largest city of Guangdong, China.
cantão
noun

What does "Canton" mean?

  1. noun A political or administrative division of a country, such as one of the states of Switzerland.
    "Switzerland is made up of twenty-six cantons, each with its own local government."
  2. verb To divide a region into cantons, or to house troops by requisitioning local lodging.
    "Troops were cantoned in the villages along the border."

Canton in a sentence

  • Switzerland is made up of twenty-six cantons, each with its own local government.
  • Troops were cantoned in the villages along the border.

Similar words in Portuguese

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "Canton" in Portuguese?

"Canton" in Portuguese is Cantão, cantão. Canton means: A political or administrative division of a country, such as one of the states of Switzerland.

How do you use "Canton" in a sentence?

Example: "Switzerland is made up of twenty-six cantons, each with its own local government." In Portuguese, "Canton" is Cantão, cantão.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "Canton": Cantão, cantão.

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