strait in Portuguese
strait in Portuguese is estreito, aperto — strait means a narrow stretch of water that connects two larger seas or bodies of water.
strait in Portuguese
estreito
(geography) A narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water.
aperto
(often, in the plural) A difficult position.
What does "strait" mean?
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noun A narrow stretch of water that connects two larger seas or bodies of water.
"Ships pass through the Strait of Gibraltar to enter the Mediterranean."
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noun A difficult or distressing situation (usually plural: "dire straits").
"The company found itself in dire financial straits."
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strait in a sentence
- Ships pass through the Strait of Gibraltar to enter the Mediterranean.
- The company found itself in dire financial straits.
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What is "strait" in Portuguese?
"strait" in Portuguese is estreito, aperto. strait means: A narrow stretch of water that connects two larger seas or bodies of water.
How do you use "strait" in a sentence?
Example: "Ships pass through the Strait of Gibraltar to enter the Mediterranean." In Portuguese, "strait" is estreito, aperto.
Are there other ways to say "strait" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "strait": estreito, aperto.
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