discharge in Portuguese
discharge in Portuguese is alta, dispensa, descarga — discharge means to officially release someone from a hospital, job, the armed forces, or legal custody.
discharge in Portuguese
alta
(medicine) The act of releasing an inpatient from hospital.
dispensa
descarga
(electricity) The act of releasing an accumulated charge.
descarregamento
(electricity) The act of releasing an accumulated charge.
descarga
(hydrology) The volume of water transported by a river in a certain amount of time, usually in units of m3/s (cubic meters per second).
vazão
(hydrology) The volume of water transported by a river in a certain amount of time, usually in units of m3/s (cubic meters per second).
cumprimento
The act of accomplishing (an obligation) or repaying a debt etc.; performance.
cumprir
To accomplish or complete, as an obligation.
descarregar
(electricity) To release (an accumulated charge).
dar alta
(medicine) To release (an inpatient) from hospital.
dispensar
(military) To release (a member of the armed forces) from service.
disparar
To operate (any weapon that fires a projectile, such as a shotgun or sling).
descarregar
To let fly; to give expression to; to utter.
dispensar
To let fly; to give expression to; to utter.
What does "discharge" mean?
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verb To officially release someone from a hospital, job, the armed forces, or legal custody.
"The nurse said the doctors would discharge her this afternoon if she felt well."
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verb To fire a weapon, or to release something suddenly, such as a liquid, gas, or electrical charge.
"The battery discharged slowly overnight because the light had been left on."
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verb To fulfil or pay off a duty, debt, or obligation.
"He discharged his duty as best man by giving a warm speech."
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noun The act of releasing someone or something, such as a patient, employee, or soldier.
"The soldier's discharge from the navy came after a long, proud career."
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discharge in a sentence
- The nurse said the doctors would discharge her this afternoon if she felt well.
- He was discharged from the hospital after a week of treatment.
- The battery discharged slowly overnight because the light had been left on.
- The gun was accidentally discharged during cleaning.
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What is "discharge" in Portuguese?
"discharge" in Portuguese is alta, dispensa, descarga. discharge means: To officially release someone from a hospital, job, the armed forces, or legal custody.
How do you use "discharge" in a sentence?
Example: "The nurse said the doctors would discharge her this afternoon if she felt well." In Portuguese, "discharge" is alta, dispensa, descarga.
Are there other ways to say "discharge" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 11 translations listed for "discharge": alta, dispensa, descarga, descarregamento, vazão, cumprimento.
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