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automático

[au-to-má-ti-co]
adjectivemasculinepl: automáticos
automatic
1. operating or functioning by itself with minimal human intervention
The automatic doors opened as we approached the store.
As portas automáticas abriram quando nos aproximamos da loja.
2. done or occurring spontaneously or naturally without conscious thought
Her response was automatic; she didn't have to think about it.
Sua resposta foi automática; ela não precisou pensar a respeito.
3. relating to a firearm that fires continuously when the trigger is held
The soldier carried an automatic rifle.
O soldado carregava um rifle automático.
Synonyms
autômatomecânicoinvoluntárioespontâneo
Antonyms
manualvoluntárioconscientedeliberado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
automático
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
automático
standard usage, sometimes 'automata' for plural in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

reação automática - automatic reaction
transmissão automática - automatic transmission
arma automática - automatic weapon
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