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pantomime in Portuguese

pantomime in Portuguese is pantomima, mímica — pantomime means the act of telling a story or communicating through gesture and expression alone, without speaking.

pantomime in Portuguese

pantomima
noun
(UK) A traditional theatrical entertainment, originally based on the commedia dell'arte, but later aimed mostly at children and involving physical comedy, topical jokes, call and response, and fairy-tale plots. [from 18th c.]
pantomima
noun
The act of gesturing without speaking; a dumb-show, a mime. [from 18th c.]
mímica
noun
The act of gesturing without speaking; a dumb-show, a mime. [from 18th c.]

What does "pantomime" mean?

  1. noun The act of telling a story or communicating through gesture and expression alone, without speaking.
    "The mime performed an entire pantomime of getting stuck in an invisible box."
  2. noun A British Christmas theatrical show for families, featuring comedy, music, and audience participation.
    "Every December, the local theatre puts on a pantomime for the whole family."
  3. verb To act something out using only gestures, without speaking.
    "She pantomimed drinking a cup of tea to explain what she wanted."
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pantomime in a sentence

  • The mime performed an entire pantomime of getting stuck in an invisible box.
  • Every December, the local theatre puts on a pantomime for the whole family.
  • She pantomimed drinking a cup of tea to explain what she wanted.

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What is "pantomime" in Portuguese?

"pantomime" in Portuguese is pantomima, mímica. pantomime means: The act of telling a story or communicating through gesture and expression alone, without speaking.

How do you use "pantomime" in a sentence?

Example: "The mime performed an entire pantomime of getting stuck in an invisible box." In Portuguese, "pantomime" is pantomima, mímica.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "pantomime": pantomima, mímica.

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