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fulcrum in Portuguese

fulcrum in Portuguese is fulcro, ponto de apoio — fulcrum means the fixed point on which a lever rests and turns.

fulcrum in Portuguese

fulcro
noun
(mechanics) The support about which a lever pivots.
ponto de apoio
noun
(mechanics) The support about which a lever pivots.

What does "fulcrum" mean?

  1. noun The fixed point on which a lever rests and turns.
    "The seesaw balances on a central fulcrum."
  2. noun Figuratively, the central point on which everything else depends.
    "Trust became the fulcrum of their whole partnership."
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fulcrum in a sentence

  • The seesaw balances on a central fulcrum.
  • A crowbar needs a solid fulcrum to lift heavy objects.
  • Trust became the fulcrum of their whole partnership.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "fulcrum" in Portuguese?

"fulcrum" in Portuguese is fulcro, ponto de apoio. fulcrum means: The fixed point on which a lever rests and turns.

How do you use "fulcrum" in a sentence?

Example: "The seesaw balances on a central fulcrum." In Portuguese, "fulcrum" is fulcro, ponto de apoio.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "fulcrum": fulcro, ponto de apoio.

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