sweep in Portuguese
sweep in Portuguese is varredura, rasteira, varrer — sweep means to clean a surface by brushing dirt or debris away, usually with a broom.
sweep in Portuguese
varredura
A single action of sweeping.
rasteira
(martial arts) A throw or takedown that primarily uses the legs to attack an opponent's legs.
varrer
(transitive) To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.
escovar
(transitive) To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.
What does "sweep" mean?
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verb To clean a surface by brushing dirt or debris away, usually with a broom.
"She swept the kitchen floor after dinner."
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verb To move quickly and smoothly across an area.
"A cold front swept through the region overnight."
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verb To win every game in a series or competition without a single loss.
"The team swept the finals in four straight games."
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verb To search an area thoroughly and systematically.
"Police swept the building for the missing suspect."
sweep in a sentence
- She swept the kitchen floor after dinner.
- He swept the leaves off the porch steps.
- A cold front swept through the region overnight.
- The team swept the finals in four straight games.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "sweep" in Portuguese?
"sweep" in Portuguese is varredura, rasteira, varrer. sweep means: To clean a surface by brushing dirt or debris away, usually with a broom.
How do you use "sweep" in a sentence?
Example: "She swept the kitchen floor after dinner." In Portuguese, "sweep" is varredura, rasteira, varrer.
Are there other ways to say "sweep" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "sweep": varredura, rasteira, varrer, escovar.
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