What does estopim in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word estopim in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use estopim in Portuguese.

The word estopim in Portuguese means estopim, estopim, estopim, sinal, o estopim de. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word estopim

estopim

noun (figurative (sets off a reaction) (figurado)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
The actor's angry tirade became tinder for the media's attacks on him.

estopim

noun (rare (fuse: bomb wick)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)

estopim

noun (figurative (thing that leads to [sth]) (figurado)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
A prisão do protestante foi o estopim que começou um movimento global.
The arrest of the protester was the spark that started a global movement.

sinal

noun (incitement to action)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
Rising food prices were a signal for rebellion among the people.

o estopim de

noun (figurative (stimulus) (figurado)

É provável que esta última política do governo seja o estopim da destruição do partido.
This latest government policy is likely to prove the engine of the party's destruction.

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