wildcat in Portuguese
wildcat in Portuguese is gato-bravo, gato-montês, gato-selvagem — wildcat means describing an action, especially a strike, taken by workers without official union approval.
wildcat in Portuguese
gato-bravo
(UK) Felis silvestris, a common small Old World wild cat somewhat larger than a house cat.
gato-montês
(UK) Felis silvestris, a common small Old World wild cat somewhat larger than a house cat.
gato-selvagem
(UK) Felis silvestris, a common small Old World wild cat somewhat larger than a house cat.
What does "wildcat" mean?
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adj Describing an action, especially a strike, taken by workers without official union approval.
"The drivers staged a wildcat strike over the new schedules."
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verb To drill for oil or gas in an area that hasn't been proven to have any.
"The company spent millions wildcatting in the desert with no result."
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wildcat in a sentence
- The drivers staged a wildcat strike over the new schedules.
- The company spent millions wildcatting in the desert with no result.
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What is "wildcat" in Portuguese?
"wildcat" in Portuguese is gato-bravo, gato-montês, gato-selvagem. wildcat means: Describing an action, especially a strike, taken by workers without official union approval.
How do you use "wildcat" in a sentence?
Example: "The drivers staged a wildcat strike over the new schedules." In Portuguese, "wildcat" is gato-bravo, gato-montês, gato-selvagem.
Are there other ways to say "wildcat" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "wildcat": gato-bravo, gato-montês, gato-selvagem.
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