matter in Portuguese
matter in Portuguese is matéria, questão, assunto — matter means physical substance in general — anything that has mass and takes up space.
matter in Portuguese
matéria
questão
(philosophy) Aristotelian: undeveloped potentiality subject to change and development; formlessness. Matter receives form, and becomes substance.
matéria
An affair, condition, or subject, especially one of concern or (especially when preceded by the) one that is problematic.
questão
An affair, condition, or subject, especially one of concern or (especially when preceded by the) one that is problematic.
assunto
An affair, condition, or subject, especially one of concern or (especially when preceded by the) one that is problematic.
motivo
(obsolete) (The) inducing cause or reason, especially of anything disagreeable or distressing.
importar
What does "matter" mean?
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noun Physical substance in general — anything that has mass and takes up space.
"Scientists study how matter behaves at extremely low temperatures."
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noun A subject, situation, or affair, especially one that needs attention or is causing concern.
"We need to discuss a private matter after the meeting."
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noun An approximate amount or extent of something.
"The repair took a matter of minutes."
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verb To be important or significant.
"Your opinion really matters to us."
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matter in a sentence
- Scientists study how matter behaves at extremely low temperatures.
- Solid, liquid, and gas are all different states of matter.
- We need to discuss a private matter after the meeting.
- It's a matter of urgency — the shipment has to leave tonight.
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What is "matter" in Portuguese?
"matter" in Portuguese is matéria, questão, assunto. matter means: Physical substance in general — anything that has mass and takes up space.
How do you use "matter" in a sentence?
Example: "Scientists study how matter behaves at extremely low temperatures." In Portuguese, "matter" is matéria, questão, assunto.
Are there other ways to say "matter" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "matter": matéria, questão, assunto, motivo, importar.
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