lull in Portuguese
lull in Portuguese is descanso, folga, calmaria — lull means a temporary period of calm or reduced activity.
lull in Portuguese
descanso
A period of reduced activity; a respite.
folga
A period of reduced activity; a respite.
calmaria
(nautical) A period without waves or wind.
embalar
(transitive) To cause to rest by soothing influences; to compose; to calm
What does "lull" mean?
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noun A temporary period of calm or reduced activity.
"There was a lull in the conversation before someone changed the subject."
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verb To calm someone, or ease them into a false sense of security.
"The gentle rocking of the boat lulled her to sleep."
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lull in a sentence
- There was a lull in the conversation before someone changed the subject.
- Traders took advantage of a lull in the storm to head back to port.
- The gentle rocking of the boat lulled her to sleep.
- Their early lead lulled the team into complacency.
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What is "lull" in Portuguese?
"lull" in Portuguese is descanso, folga, calmaria. lull means: A temporary period of calm or reduced activity.
How do you use "lull" in a sentence?
Example: "There was a lull in the conversation before someone changed the subject." In Portuguese, "lull" is descanso, folga, calmaria.
Are there other ways to say "lull" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "lull": descanso, folga, calmaria, embalar.
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