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diaphragm in Portuguese

diaphragm in Portuguese is diafragma — diaphragm means the dome-shaped muscle beneath the lungs that controls breathing.

diaphragm in Portuguese

diafragma
noun

What does "diaphragm" mean?

  1. noun The dome-shaped muscle beneath the lungs that controls breathing.
    "Singers are taught to breathe from the diaphragm for better control."
  2. noun A dome-shaped contraceptive device inserted to cover the cervix.
    "She was fitted for a diaphragm at her doctor's appointment."
  3. noun A thin, flexible membrane, such as the vibrating part of a speaker or microphone.
    "The speaker's diaphragm vibrates to produce sound waves."
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diaphragm in a sentence

  • Singers are taught to breathe from the diaphragm for better control.
  • A sudden spasm of the diaphragm causes hiccups.
  • She was fitted for a diaphragm at her doctor's appointment.
  • The speaker's diaphragm vibrates to produce sound waves.

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What is "diaphragm" in Portuguese?
"diaphragm" in Portuguese is diafragma. diaphragm means: The dome-shaped muscle beneath the lungs that controls breathing.
How do you use "diaphragm" in a sentence?
Example: "Singers are taught to breathe from the diaphragm for better control." In Portuguese, "diaphragm" is diafragma.
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