countdown in Portuguese
countdown in Portuguese is contagem regressiva, retrocontagem — countdown means a count backward toward a set moment, especially a launch or the start of an event.
countdown in Portuguese
contagem regressiva
(astronautics) A count backward in fixed units to the time of some event, especially the launch of a space vehicle.
contagem regressiva
(astronautics) The acts of preparation carried out during this period.
retrocontagem
(astronautics) The acts of preparation carried out during this period.
What does "countdown" mean?
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noun A count backward toward a set moment, especially a launch or the start of an event.
"The crowd chanted along with the countdown to midnight."
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countdown in a sentence
- The crowd chanted along with the countdown to midnight.
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What is "countdown" in Portuguese?
"countdown" in Portuguese is contagem regressiva, retrocontagem. countdown means: A count backward toward a set moment, especially a launch or the start of an event.
How do you use "countdown" in a sentence?
Example: "The crowd chanted along with the countdown to midnight." In Portuguese, "countdown" is contagem regressiva, retrocontagem.
Are there other ways to say "countdown" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "countdown": contagem regressiva, retrocontagem.
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