throttle in Portuguese
throttle in Portuguese is acelerador, válvula reguladora, estrangular — throttle means a valve or lever that controls how much fuel or air reaches an engine, and therefore its speed.
throttle in Portuguese
acelerador
válvula reguladora
estrangular
(intransitive) To have the throat obstructed so as to be in danger of suffocation; to choke; to suffocate.
What does "throttle" mean?
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noun A valve or lever that controls how much fuel or air reaches an engine, and therefore its speed.
"He eased off the throttle as he approached the corner."
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verb To restrict or slow something down, such as an engine, a network connection, or activity.
"The internet provider throttles speeds during peak hours."
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verb To choke or strangle someone by gripping their throat.
"He grabbed the intruder and nearly throttled him."
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throttle in a sentence
- He eased off the throttle as he approached the corner.
- The motorbike's throttle is on the right handlebar.
- The internet provider throttles speeds during peak hours.
- He grabbed the intruder and nearly throttled him.
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What is "throttle" in Portuguese?
"throttle" in Portuguese is acelerador, válvula reguladora, estrangular. throttle means: A valve or lever that controls how much fuel or air reaches an engine, and therefore its speed.
How do you use "throttle" in a sentence?
Example: "He eased off the throttle as he approached the corner." In Portuguese, "throttle" is acelerador, válvula reguladora, estrangular.
Are there other ways to say "throttle" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "throttle": acelerador, válvula reguladora, estrangular.
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