colony in Portuguese

colony in Portuguese is colónia, colônia — colony means a territory controlled by another, usually distant, country.

colónia

noun

(biology) A group of organisms of same or different species living together in close association.

colônia

noun

(biology) A group of organisms of same or different species living together in close association.

colônia

noun

A potential new chapter of a fraternity or sorority awaiting official recognition from their headquarters.

colónia

noun

A potential new chapter of a fraternity or sorority awaiting official recognition from their headquarters.

What does "colony" mean?

noun A territory controlled by another, usually distant, country.
"The island was a colony for many years and still has some old forts."
noun A group of the same kind of animal, insect, or organism living closely together.
"A colony of bees had made its nest inside the old oak tree."

The island was a colony for many years and still has some old forts.
India was a British colony for nearly two centuries before gaining independence.
A colony of bees had made its nest inside the old oak tree.
The scientists studied a large colony of penguins on the ice shelf.

outpost protectorate province settlement territory

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What is "colony" in Portuguese?

"colony" in Portuguese is colónia, colônia. colony means: A territory controlled by another, usually distant, country.

How do you use "colony" in a sentence?

Example: "The island was a colony for many years and still has some old forts." In Portuguese, "colony" is colónia, colônia.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "colony": colónia, colônia.

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