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shorthand in Portuguese

shorthand in Portuguese is estenografia, taquigrafia, resumo — shorthand means a fast system of writing using symbols or abbreviations instead of full words.

shorthand in Portuguese

estenografia
noun
A rough and rapid method of writing by substituting symbols for letters, words, etc.
taquigrafia
noun
A rough and rapid method of writing by substituting symbols for letters, words, etc.
resumo
noun
(by extension) Any brief or shortened way of saying or doing something.

What does "shorthand" mean?

  1. noun A fast system of writing using symbols or abbreviations instead of full words.
    "The secretary took notes in shorthand during the meeting."
  2. noun A quick, informal way of referring to or explaining something.
    "People use "the Big Apple" as shorthand for New York City."
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shorthand in a sentence

  • The secretary took notes in shorthand during the meeting.
  • People use "the Big Apple" as shorthand for New York City.
  • In shorthand, we just call the project "Phase 2".

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What is "shorthand" in Portuguese?

"shorthand" in Portuguese is estenografia, taquigrafia, resumo. shorthand means: A fast system of writing using symbols or abbreviations instead of full words.

How do you use "shorthand" in a sentence?

Example: "The secretary took notes in shorthand during the meeting." In Portuguese, "shorthand" is estenografia, taquigrafia, resumo.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "shorthand": estenografia, taquigrafia, resumo.

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