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sag in Portuguese

sag in Portuguese is afundamento, cedimento, afundar — sag means to sink or bend downward in the middle from weight or pressure.

sag in Portuguese

afundamento
noun
The state of sinking or bending; a droop.
cedimento
noun
The state of sinking or bending; a droop.
afundar
verb
(figuratively) To lose firmness, elasticity, vigor, or a thriving state; to sink; to droop; to flag; to bend; to yield, as the mind or spirits, under the pressure of care, trouble, doubt, or the like; to be unsettled or unbalanced.
ceder
verb
(figuratively) To lose firmness, elasticity, vigor, or a thriving state; to sink; to droop; to flag; to bend; to yield, as the mind or spirits, under the pressure of care, trouble, doubt, or the like; to be unsettled or unbalanced.

What does "sag" mean?

  1. verb To sink or bend downward in the middle from weight or pressure.
    "The old bookshelf began to sag under the weight of the encyclopedias."
  2. verb To lose energy, firmness, or morale over time.
    "Team spirits began to sag after the third straight loss."
  3. noun A droop or dip where something has sunk or bent.
    "There's a noticeable sag in the middle of the mattress."

sag in a sentence

  • The old bookshelf began to sag under the weight of the encyclopedias.
  • The tent roof sagged after the heavy rain.
  • Team spirits began to sag after the third straight loss.
  • There's a noticeable sag in the middle of the mattress.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sag" in Portuguese?

"sag" in Portuguese is afundamento, cedimento, afundar. sag means: To sink or bend downward in the middle from weight or pressure.

How do you use "sag" in a sentence?

Example: "The old bookshelf began to sag under the weight of the encyclopedias." In Portuguese, "sag" is afundamento, cedimento, afundar.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "sag": afundamento, cedimento, afundar, ceder.

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