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riot in Portuguese

riot in Portuguese is tumulto, motim, revolta — riot means a violent public disturbance caused by a crowd.

riot in Portuguese

tumulto
noun
A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property.
motim
noun
A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property.
revolta
noun
A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property.
turbulência
noun
A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property.
algazarra
noun
Wanton or unrestrained behavior or emotion.
revoltar
verb
tumultuar
verb

What does "riot" mean?

  1. noun A violent public disturbance caused by a crowd.
    "A riot broke out after the controversial verdict."
  2. noun (informal) Someone or something hilariously funny or wildly entertaining.
    "The comedian was an absolute riot."
  3. verb To take part in a violent public disturbance.
    "Fans rioted in the streets after the team's loss."
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riot in a sentence

  • A riot broke out after the controversial verdict.
  • The comedian was an absolute riot.
  • Fans rioted in the streets after the team's loss.

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What is "riot" in Portuguese?

"riot" in Portuguese is tumulto, motim, revolta. riot means: A violent public disturbance caused by a crowd.

How do you use "riot" in a sentence?

Example: "A riot broke out after the controversial verdict." In Portuguese, "riot" is tumulto, motim, revolta.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 7 translations listed for "riot": tumulto, motim, revolta, turbulência, algazarra, revoltar.

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