What does algemas in Portuguese mean?
What is the meaning of the word algemas in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use algemas in Portuguese.
The word algemas in Portuguese means algemas, algemas, algemas, algemas, amarras, grilhões. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word algemas
algemasplural noun (restraints, manacles) (substantivo feminino plural: Substantivo feminino exclusivamente ou normalmente usada no plural. Ex. "costas".) Police usually carry handcuffs, and sometimes guns. |
algemasplural noun (handcuffs) (substantivo feminino plural: Substantivo feminino exclusivamente ou normalmente usada no plural. Ex. "costas".) The guard removed the prisoner's manacles and set him free. |
algemasplural noun (figurative ([sth] restrictive) (figurado, restritivo) (substantivo feminino plural: Substantivo feminino exclusivamente ou normalmente usada no plural. Ex. "costas".) We must shake off the shackles of capitalist thinking! |
algemasplural noun (informal (restraints: handcuffs) (substantivo feminino plural: Substantivo feminino exclusivamente ou normalmente usada no plural. Ex. "costas".) Gary colocou as mãos para trás e o guarda pôs as algemas. Gary held his hands behind his back and the guard put on the cuffs. |
amarrasplural noun (restraints: chains, ropes) (substantivo feminino plural: Substantivo feminino exclusivamente ou normalmente usada no plural. Ex. "costas".) O prisioneiro lutou para se libertar de suas amarras. The prisoner struggled to free himself from his bonds. |
grilhõesplural noun (figurative (limitations, restraints) (substantivo masculino plural: Substantivo masculino exclusivamente ou normalmente usado no plural. Ex. "óculos".) The fetters of mediocrity will always hold the author back from achieving fame and fortune. |
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