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motto in Portuguese

motto in Portuguese is lema, mote, divisa — motto means a short phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.

motto in Portuguese

lema
noun
(heraldry) A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievement.
mote
noun
(heraldry) A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievement.
divisa
noun
(heraldry) A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievement.
lema
noun
A sentence, phrase, or word, prefixed to an essay, discourse, chapter, canto, or the like, suggestive of its subject matter; a short, suggestive expression of a guiding principle; a maxim.
mote
noun
A sentence, phrase, or word, prefixed to an essay, discourse, chapter, canto, or the like, suggestive of its subject matter; a short, suggestive expression of a guiding principle; a maxim.

What does "motto" mean?

  1. noun A short phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.
    ""Waste not, want not" was her grandmother's motto."

motto in a sentence

  • "Waste not, want not" was her grandmother's motto.
  • The school's motto is engraved above the main entrance.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "motto" in Portuguese?

"motto" in Portuguese is lema, mote, divisa. motto means: A short phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.

How do you use "motto" in a sentence?

Example: ""Waste not, want not" was her grandmother's motto." In Portuguese, "motto" is lema, mote, divisa.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "motto": lema, mote, divisa.

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