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standoff in Portuguese

standoff in Portuguese is confronto, impasse — standoff means a tense confrontation in which neither side backs down or advances.

standoff in Portuguese

confronto
noun
A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists.
impasse
noun
A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists.

What does "standoff" mean?

  1. noun A tense confrontation in which neither side backs down or advances.
    "Police were locked in a two-hour standoff with the armed suspect."
  2. noun A device or fitting that keeps two objects a fixed distance apart.
    "The sign was mounted on metal standoffs a few inches from the wall."

standoff in a sentence

  • Police were locked in a two-hour standoff with the armed suspect.
  • The sign was mounted on metal standoffs a few inches from the wall.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "standoff" in Portuguese?

"standoff" in Portuguese is confronto, impasse. standoff means: A tense confrontation in which neither side backs down or advances.

How do you use "standoff" in a sentence?

Example: "Police were locked in a two-hour standoff with the armed suspect." In Portuguese, "standoff" is confronto, impasse.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "standoff": confronto, impasse.

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