coup in Portuguese
coup in Portuguese is golpe — coup means a sudden, illegal seizure of power from a government, often by the military.
coup in Portuguese
golpe
(by extension) A takeover of one group by another.
What does "coup" mean?
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noun A sudden, illegal seizure of power from a government, often by the military.
"Soldiers took over the radio station during the coup."
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noun A brilliant and highly successful move or achievement.
"The diplomatic messaging of RCEP may be just as important as the economics—a coup for China."
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coup in a sentence
- Soldiers took over the radio station during the coup.
- Many citizens feared another coup after the leader resigned.
- The diplomatic messaging of RCEP may be just as important as the economics—a coup for China.
- Booking the famous band for our small festival was quite a coup.
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What is "coup" in Portuguese?
"coup" in Portuguese is golpe. coup means: A sudden, illegal seizure of power from a government, often by the military.
How do you use "coup" in a sentence?
Example: "Soldiers took over the radio station during the coup." In Portuguese, "coup" is golpe.
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