motion in Portuguese
motion in Portuguese is movimento, moção, deslocamento — motion means movement from one place or position to another.
motion in Portuguese
movimento
(uncountable) A state of progression from one place to another.
moção
(countable) A parliamentary action to propose something. A similar procedure in any official or business meeting.
movimento
(philosophy) from κίνησις (kinesis); any change. Traditionally of four types: generation and corruption, alteration, augmentation and diminution, and change of place.
deslocamento
(philosophy) from κίνησις (kinesis); any change. Traditionally of four types: generation and corruption, alteration, augmentation and diminution, and change of place.
What does "motion" mean?
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noun Movement from one place or position to another.
"The camera captured the motion of the falling leaves."
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noun A formal proposal put forward for discussion or a vote, especially in a meeting or a court of law.
"The senator introduced a motion to delay the vote."
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verb To signal with a gesture what someone should do.
"She motioned for him to sit down."
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motion in a sentence
- The camera captured the motion of the falling leaves.
- She felt the gentle motion of the boat rocking on the waves.
- The senator introduced a motion to delay the vote.
- Her lawyer filed a motion to dismiss the case.
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What is "motion" in Portuguese?
"motion" in Portuguese is movimento, moção, deslocamento. motion means: Movement from one place or position to another.
How do you use "motion" in a sentence?
Example: "The camera captured the motion of the falling leaves." In Portuguese, "motion" is movimento, moção, deslocamento.
Are there other ways to say "motion" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "motion": movimento, moção, deslocamento.
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