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hamper in Portuguese

hamper in Portuguese is balaio, canastra, seira — hamper means a large basket with a lid, used to carry or store items such as laundry or food.

hamper in Portuguese

balaio
noun
A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals.
canastra
noun
A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals.
seira
noun
A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals.
impedir
verb
(transitive) To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle.
estorvar
verb
(transitive) To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle.
obstruir
verb
(transitive) To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle.

What does "hamper" mean?

  1. noun A large basket with a lid, used to carry or store items such as laundry or food.
    "She tossed her dirty clothes into the laundry hamper."
  2. verb To slow down or get in the way of someone's progress.
    "Heavy snow hampered rescue efforts for most of the day."
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hamper in a sentence

  • She tossed her dirty clothes into the laundry hamper.
  • They packed a wicker hamper full of sandwiches for the picnic.
  • Heavy snow hampered rescue efforts for most of the day.
  • A lack of funding has hampered the research for years.

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What is "hamper" in Portuguese?

"hamper" in Portuguese is balaio, canastra, seira. hamper means: A large basket with a lid, used to carry or store items such as laundry or food.

How do you use "hamper" in a sentence?

Example: "She tossed her dirty clothes into the laundry hamper." In Portuguese, "hamper" is balaio, canastra, seira.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 6 translations listed for "hamper": balaio, canastra, seira, impedir, estorvar, obstruir.

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