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wave in Portuguese

wave in Portuguese is onda, vaga, ondulação — wave means a moving ridge on the surface of water, especially the sea.

wave in Portuguese

onda
noun
A moving disturbance in the level of a body of liquid; an undulation.
vaga
noun
A moving disturbance in the level of a body of liquid; an undulation.
onda
noun
ondulação
noun
onda
noun
Any of a number of species of moths in the geometrid subfamily Sterrhinae, which have wavy markings on the wings.
aceno
noun
Any of a number of species of moths in the geometrid subfamily Sterrhinae, which have wavy markings on the wings.
enxame
noun
Any of a number of species of moths in the geometrid subfamily Sterrhinae, which have wavy markings on the wings.
leva
noun
Any of a number of species of moths in the geometrid subfamily Sterrhinae, which have wavy markings on the wings.
aceno
noun
onda
noun
(logistics) Any of a series of orders to be fulfilled in one short interval of time, planned as part of wave picking.
enxame
noun
(logistics) Any of a series of orders to be fulfilled in one short interval of time, planned as part of wave picking.
leva
noun
(logistics) Any of a series of orders to be fulfilled in one short interval of time, planned as part of wave picking.
ola
noun
(usually "the wave") A group activity in a crowd imitating a wave going through water, where people in successive parts of the crowd stand and stretch upward, then sit.
onda
noun
(usually "the wave") A group activity in a crowd imitating a wave going through water, where people in successive parts of the crowd stand and stretch upward, then sit.
ondular
verb
ondear
verb
agitar
verb
(transitive, metonymic) To call attention to, or give a direction or command to, by a waving motion, as of the hand; to signify by waving; to beckon; to signal; to indicate.
ondear
verb
(transitive, metonymic) To call attention to, or give a direction or command to, by a waving motion, as of the hand; to signify by waving; to beckon; to signal; to indicate.
ondular
verb
(transitive, metonymic) To call attention to, or give a direction or command to, by a waving motion, as of the hand; to signify by waving; to beckon; to signal; to indicate.
acenar
verb
(transitive, metonymic) To call attention to, or give a direction or command to, by a waving motion, as of the hand; to signify by waving; to beckon; to signal; to indicate.

What does "wave" mean?

  1. noun A moving ridge on the surface of water, especially the sea.
    "Big waves crashed against the rocks during the storm."
  2. noun A moving disturbance that carries energy, such as sound, light, or radio signals.
    "Sound waves travel faster through water than through air."
  3. noun A sudden but temporary surge or increase in something.
    "A wave of applause swept through the crowd."
  4. verb To move your hand back and forth, usually to greet someone or say goodbye.
    "She waved to her friends across the street."

wave in a sentence

  • Big waves crashed against the rocks during the storm.
  • Sound waves travel faster through water than through air.
  • A wave of applause swept through the crowd.
  • They're bracing for a new wave of the virus this winter.

Similar words in Portuguese

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "wave" in Portuguese?

"wave" in Portuguese is onda, vaga, ondulação. wave means: A moving ridge on the surface of water, especially the sea.

How do you use "wave" in a sentence?

Example: "Big waves crashed against the rocks during the storm." In Portuguese, "wave" is onda, vaga, ondulação.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 11 translations listed for "wave": onda, vaga, ondulação, aceno, enxame, leva.

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