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landslide in Portuguese

landslide in Portuguese is derrocada, desabamento, deslizamento — landslide means a sudden collapse and downhill movement of a mass of soil, rock, and debris.

landslide in Portuguese

derrocada
noun
A natural disaster that involves the breakup and downhill flow of rock, mud, water and anything caught in the path.
desabamento
noun
A natural disaster that involves the breakup and downhill flow of rock, mud, water and anything caught in the path.
deslizamento
noun
A natural disaster that involves the breakup and downhill flow of rock, mud, water and anything caught in the path.
lavada
noun
A vote won by a wide or overwhelming majority.

What does "landslide" mean?

  1. noun A sudden collapse and downhill movement of a mass of soil, rock, and debris.
    "Heavy rain triggered a landslide that blocked the mountain road."
  2. noun An overwhelming victory in an election or vote.
    "She won the election in a landslide."
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landslide in a sentence

  • Heavy rain triggered a landslide that blocked the mountain road.
  • Several homes were destroyed in the landslide.
  • She won the election in a landslide.

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What is "landslide" in Portuguese?

"landslide" in Portuguese is derrocada, desabamento, deslizamento. landslide means: A sudden collapse and downhill movement of a mass of soil, rock, and debris.

How do you use "landslide" in a sentence?

Example: "Heavy rain triggered a landslide that blocked the mountain road." In Portuguese, "landslide" is derrocada, desabamento, deslizamento.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "landslide": derrocada, desabamento, deslizamento, lavada.

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