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source in Portuguese

source in Portuguese is fonte, origem, cabeceira — source means the place, person, or thing that something originates from.

source in Portuguese

fonte
noun
The person, place, or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.
origem
noun
The person, place, or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.
cabeceira
noun
The person, place, or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.
exsurgência
noun
The person, place, or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.
nascente
noun
The person, place, or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.
fonte
noun
A reporter's informant.

What does "source" mean?

  1. noun The place, person, or thing that something originates from.
    "Solar power is a renewable source of energy."
  2. noun The point where a river or stream begins.
    "The river's source is a small spring high in the mountains."
  3. verb To obtain something, especially for a business.
    "The bakery sources its flour from a local mill."

source in a sentence

  • Solar power is a renewable source of energy.
  • The journalist refused to reveal her source.
  • The river's source is a small spring high in the mountains.
  • The bakery sources its flour from a local mill.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "source" in Portuguese?

"source" in Portuguese is fonte, origem, cabeceira. source means: The place, person, or thing that something originates from.

How do you use "source" in a sentence?

Example: "Solar power is a renewable source of energy." In Portuguese, "source" is fonte, origem, cabeceira.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "source": fonte, origem, cabeceira, exsurgência, nascente.

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