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primer in Portuguese

primer in Portuguese is espoleta, primer, iniciador — primer means a short introductory book or guide covering the basics of a subject.

primer in Portuguese

espoleta
noun
Any substance or device, such as priming wire or blasting cap, used to ignite gunpowder or other explosive.
primer
noun
A layer of such a substance.
iniciador
noun
(biochemistry, genetics) A molecule which initiates the synthesis of an enzyme, (especially) a single-stranded nucleic acid molecule which initiates DNA replication.
cartilha
noun
A children's book intended to teach literacy: how to read, write, and spell.
abecedário
noun
An introductory text on any subject, particularly basic concepts.
cartilha
noun
An introductory text on any subject, particularly basic concepts.

What does "primer" mean?

  1. noun A short introductory book or guide covering the basics of a subject.
    "The manual includes a primer on basic electronics."
  2. noun A substance applied as a base coat before paint, to help it stick and look even.
    "Apply a coat of primer before painting over the stain."
  3. noun A device or charge used to set off an explosive.
    "The primer ignites the main charge in the cartridge."
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primer in a sentence

  • The manual includes a primer on basic electronics.
  • Apply a coat of primer before painting over the stain.
  • The primer ignites the main charge in the cartridge.

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What is "primer" in Portuguese?

"primer" in Portuguese is espoleta, primer, iniciador. primer means: A short introductory book or guide covering the basics of a subject.

How do you use "primer" in a sentence?

Example: "The manual includes a primer on basic electronics." In Portuguese, "primer" is espoleta, primer, iniciador.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "primer": espoleta, primer, iniciador, cartilha, abecedário.

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