play in Portuguese
play in Portuguese is brincadeira, jogo, drama — play means to engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
play in Portuguese
brincadeira
jogo
jogo
(uncountable) An individual's performance in a sport or game.
drama
(countable) A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
peça
(countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
jogar
(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
brincar
(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
jogar
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
representar
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
atuar
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
desempenhar
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
tocar
(transitive, intransitive, especially, of a, person) To produce music using a musical instrument.
jogar
(transitive, intransitive, especially, of a, person) To produce music using a musical instrument.
tocar
reproduzir
What does "play" mean?
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verb To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
"The kids played in the garden until it got dark."
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verb To take part in a sport or game.
"She plays tennis every Saturday morning."
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verb To perform music, or operate a device so that it produces sound or video.
"He plays the guitar in a local band."
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verb To act the part of a character in a film, play, or performance.
"She played the lead role in the school production."
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play in a sentence
- The kids played in the garden until it got dark.
- Puppies play by chasing and wrestling with each other.
- She plays tennis every Saturday morning.
- Do you want to play football with us after school?
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What is "play" in Portuguese?
"play" in Portuguese is brincadeira, jogo, drama. play means: To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
How do you use "play" in a sentence?
Example: "The kids played in the garden until it got dark." In Portuguese, "play" is brincadeira, jogo, drama.
Are there other ways to say "play" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 11 translations listed for "play": brincadeira, jogo, drama, peça, jogar, brincar.
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