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telegraph in Portuguese

telegraph in Portuguese is telégrafo, telegrafar — telegraph means a system, or the device, used to send coded messages over long distances using electrical signals.

telegraph in Portuguese

telégrafo
noun
(chiefly, _, historical) The electrical device gradually developed in the early 19th century to transmit messages (telegrams) using Morse code; the entire system used to transmit its messages including overhead lines and transoceanic cables.
telegrafar
verb
To use a telegraph, send a message by telegraph.

What does "telegraph" mean?

  1. noun A system, or the device, used to send coded messages over long distances using electrical signals.
    "News once travelled by telegraph across continents in minutes."
  2. verb To unintentionally reveal an intention through an obvious sign, gesture, or expression.
    "His nervous glance telegraphed that he was about to lie."

telegraph in a sentence

  • News once travelled by telegraph across continents in minutes.
  • His nervous glance telegraphed that he was about to lie.
  • The boxer telegraphed his punch, giving his opponent time to dodge.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "telegraph" in Portuguese?

"telegraph" in Portuguese is telégrafo, telegrafar. telegraph means: A system, or the device, used to send coded messages over long distances using electrical signals.

How do you use "telegraph" in a sentence?

Example: "News once travelled by telegraph across continents in minutes." In Portuguese, "telegraph" is telégrafo, telegrafar.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "telegraph": telégrafo, telegrafar.

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