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ward in Portuguese

ward in Portuguese is ala, guarda, enfermaria — ward means a section of a hospital where patients with similar needs are cared for.

ward in Portuguese

ala
noun
(Mormonism) A subdivision of the LDS Church, smaller than and part of a stake, but larger than a branch.
guarda
noun
(Mormonism) A subdivision of the LDS Church, smaller than and part of a stake, but larger than a branch.
enfermaria
noun
A part of a hospital, with beds, where patients reside.
freguesia
noun
An administrative division of a borough, city or council.
guarda
noun
A section or subdivision of a prison.
pavilhão
noun
A section or subdivision of a prison.
tutelado
noun
A person under guardianship.
guarda
noun
The ridges on the inside of a lock, or the incisions on a key.
guardar
verb
(transitive) To keep in safety, to watch over, to guard.
guardar
verb
(transitive) To defend, to protect.
proteger
verb
(transitive) To defend, to protect.
defender
verb
(transitive) To fend off, to repel, to turn aside, as anything mischievous that approaches. (usually followed by off)
guardar
verb
(transitive) To fend off, to repel, to turn aside, as anything mischievous that approaches. (usually followed by off)
proteger
verb
(transitive) To fend off, to repel, to turn aside, as anything mischievous that approaches. (usually followed by off)

What does "ward" mean?

  1. noun A section of a hospital where patients with similar needs are cared for.
    "She was moved to the maternity ward after the birth."
  2. noun An administrative division of a city, town, or borough.
    "The councillor represents the northern ward of the city."
  3. noun A person, especially a child, under the legal protection of a guardian.
    "After her parents died, she became a ward of the state."
  4. verb To repel or turn aside something threatening (usually with "off").
    "He raised his arm to ward off the blow."

ward in a sentence

  • She was moved to the maternity ward after the birth.
  • The councillor represents the northern ward of the city.
  • After her parents died, she became a ward of the state.
  • He raised his arm to ward off the blow.

Similar words in Portuguese

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "ward" in Portuguese?

"ward" in Portuguese is ala, guarda, enfermaria. ward means: A section of a hospital where patients with similar needs are cared for.

How do you use "ward" in a sentence?

Example: "She was moved to the maternity ward after the birth." In Portuguese, "ward" is ala, guarda, enfermaria.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 9 translations listed for "ward": ala, guarda, enfermaria, freguesia, pavilhão, tutelado.

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