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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
noun
(astronautics) A count backward in fixed units to the time of some event, especially the launch of a space vehicle.
contagem regressiva
noun
(astronautics) The acts of preparation carried out during this period.
retrocontagem
noun
(astronautics) The acts of preparation carried out during this period.

What does "countdown" mean?

  1. 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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