compound in Portuguese

compound in Portuguese is composto, complexo, cercado — compound means a fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.

compound in Portuguese

composto

adj

Composed of elements; not simple.

composto

noun

complexo

noun

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined.

cercado

noun

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined.

complexo

noun

A group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices.

compor

verb

(intransitive) To come to terms of agreement; to settle by a compromise.

What does "compound" mean?

noun A fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.
"Workers lived in a walled compound near the mine."
adjective Made up of two or more parts or elements combined.
""Football" is another compound noun, made from two smaller words."
verb To combine different elements or ingredients into one substance.
"Chemists compound the powders with oil to make a smooth ointment."
verb To make a problem worse by adding to it.
"Heavy rain compounded the delays caused by the roadworks."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

compound in a sentence

Workers lived in a walled compound near the mine.
Guards checked everyone who entered the compound gates.
"Football" is another compound noun, made from two smaller words.
An insect's compound eye is made up of many tiny lenses.

Similar words in Portuguese

aggregate colonial combine combined composite deepen enclosure heighten

Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "compound" in Portuguese?

"compound" in Portuguese is composto, complexo, cercado. compound means: A fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.

How do you use "compound" in a sentence?

Example: "Workers lived in a walled compound near the mine." In Portuguese, "compound" is composto, complexo, cercado.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "compound": composto, complexo, cercado, compor.

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