What does algema in Portuguese mean?
What is the meaning of the word algema in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use algema in Portuguese.
The word algema in Portuguese means handcuffs, shackles, maniota, peia, algema, algema, grilhões, cadeias, algema, algema. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word algema
handcuffssubstantivo feminino (argola) (plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.") |
shacklessubstantivo feminino (figurado (amarra ou opressão moral) (figurative: oppression) (plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.") |
maniota, peia, algemanoun (restraint, fetter) (substantivo feminino: Substantivo exclusivamente feminino. Ex. "atriz", "menina", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "batata frita", "garrafa d'água", etc.) |
algematransitive verb (archaic (shackle) (substantivo feminino: Substantivo exclusivamente feminino. Ex. "atriz", "menina", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "batata frita", "garrafa d'água", etc.) |
grilhõesplural noun (fetters, restraints) (substantivo masculino plural: Substantivo masculino exclusivamente ou normalmente usado no plural. Ex. "óculos".) The man was brought into the court in shackles. |
cadeias, algemaplural noun (restraints, shackles) (substantivo feminino plural: Substantivo feminino exclusivamente ou normalmente usada no plural. Ex. "costas".) The prisoner struggled to get free of his fetters. |
algemaplural noun (restraints: leg cuffs) (de perna) (substantivo feminino: Substantivo exclusivamente feminino. Ex. "atriz", "menina", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "batata frita", "garrafa d'água", etc.) The prisoners wore cuffs to prevent them from running away. |
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