pound in Portuguese
pound in Portuguese is abrigo, carrocinha, batida — pound means the main unit of currency in the United Kingdom, and a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (about 454 grams).
pound in Portuguese
abrigo
A place for the detention of stray or wandering animals.
carrocinha
A place for the detention of stray or wandering animals.
batida
A hard blow.
libra
A unit of mass equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces (= 453.592 g). Today this value is the most common meaning of "pound" as a unit of weight.
pátio
(UK) A place for the detention of automobiles that have been illegally parked, abandoned, etc.
libra
libra esterlina
bater
(transitive) To strike hard, usually repeatedly.
pulverizar
(transitive) To crush to pieces; to pulverize.
triturar
(transitive) To crush to pieces; to pulverize.
devorar
(transitive, slang) To eat or drink very quickly.
socar
(transitive, vulgar, slang) To penetrate sexually, with vigour.
What does "pound" mean?
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noun The main unit of currency in the United Kingdom, and a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (about 454 grams).
"The coffee cost three pounds fifty at the local café."
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noun A place where stray animals, or illegally parked vehicles, are held until claimed.
"They found their missing dog at the local animal pound."
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verb To hit something repeatedly and hard.
"He pounded on the door until someone finally answered."
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verb To beat strongly or throb, as a heart or head.
"Her heart was pounding after the near-miss on the motorway."
pound in a sentence
- The coffee cost three pounds fifty at the local café.
- She lost five pounds after cutting out sugar for a month.
- They found their missing dog at the local animal pound.
- He pounded on the door until someone finally answered.
Similar words in Portuguese
Common Portuguese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "pound" in Portuguese?
"pound" in Portuguese is abrigo, carrocinha, batida. pound means: The main unit of currency in the United Kingdom, and a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (about 454 grams).
How do you use "pound" in a sentence?
Example: "The coffee cost three pounds fifty at the local café." In Portuguese, "pound" is abrigo, carrocinha, batida.
Are there other ways to say "pound" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 11 translations listed for "pound": abrigo, carrocinha, batida, libra, pátio, libra esterlina.
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