discipline in Portuguese

discipline in Portuguese is castigo, disciplina, modalidade — discipline means the practice of training yourself or others to follow rules and control behaviour.

discipline in Portuguese

castigo

noun

A punishment to train or maintain control.

disciplina

noun

disciplina

noun

A category in which a certain art, sport or other activity belongs.

modalidade

noun

A category in which a certain art, sport or other activity belongs.

disciplinar

verb

What does "discipline" mean?

noun The practice of training yourself or others to follow rules and control behaviour.
"Learning an instrument takes patience and discipline."
noun A particular branch of knowledge or study.
"Economics is a discipline that studies how people use limited resources."
verb To train someone to behave in a controlled way, or to punish them for breaking rules.
"Teachers must discipline pupils fairly when they break the school rules."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

discipline in a sentence

Learning an instrument takes patience and discipline.
It takes real discipline to get up at 5am and train every day.
Economics is a discipline that studies how people use limited resources.
She moved from one academic discipline to another when she changed degrees.

Similar words in Portuguese

check condition correct drill field restraint study train

Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "discipline" in Portuguese?

"discipline" in Portuguese is castigo, disciplina, modalidade. discipline means: The practice of training yourself or others to follow rules and control behaviour.

How do you use "discipline" in a sentence?

Example: "Learning an instrument takes patience and discipline." In Portuguese, "discipline" is castigo, disciplina, modalidade.

Are there other ways to say "discipline" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "discipline": castigo, disciplina, modalidade, disciplinar.

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