mutiny in Portuguese

mutiny in Portuguese is motim, rebelião, revolta — mutiny means an open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers.

mutiny in Portuguese

motim

noun

An organized rebellion against a legally constituted authority, especially by seamen against their officers.

rebelião

noun

An organized rebellion against a legally constituted authority, especially by seamen against their officers.

revolta

noun

An organized rebellion against a legally constituted authority, especially by seamen against their officers.

motinada

noun

An organized rebellion against a legally constituted authority, especially by seamen against their officers.

sedição

noun

An organized rebellion against a legally constituted authority, especially by seamen against their officers.

amotinar

verb

(intransitive) To commit a mutiny.

What does "mutiny" mean?

noun An open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers.
"The crew staged a mutiny after months of unpaid wages."
verb To rise up in rebellion against those in command.
"The sailors mutinied when the captain refused to turn back."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

mutiny in a sentence

The crew staged a mutiny after months of unpaid wages.
The sailors mutinied when the captain refused to turn back.

Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "mutiny" in Portuguese?

"mutiny" in Portuguese is motim, rebelião, revolta. mutiny means: An open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers.

How do you use "mutiny" in a sentence?

Example: "The crew staged a mutiny after months of unpaid wages." In Portuguese, "mutiny" is motim, rebelião, revolta.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 6 translations listed for "mutiny": motim, rebelião, revolta, motinada, sedição, amotinar.

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