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band

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nounpl: bands
banda
1. A group of musicians who perform together
The band played at the concert last night.
A banda tocou no concerto ontem à noite.
2. A strip or loop of material used to hold things together
She wore a rubber band around her wrist.
Ela usava uma fita elástica ao redor do pulso.
3. A range of values or frequencies
The radio operates in the FM band.
O rádio opera na banda FM.
4. A group of people with a common purpose
A band of thieves robbed the bank.
Uma quadrilha de ladrões assaltou o banco.
5. A stripe or strip of contrasting color or texture
The zebra has black and white bands.
A zebra tem faixas pretas e brancas.
Synonyms
groupensemblestripestriploopcrewgang

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
banda
Standard term for musical group and general meaning
Portugal
banda
Standard term, also used for 'banda desenhada' (comics)
General Brazilian
fita
Used for rubber band or strip of material

Related Idioms & Phrases

band together - juntar-se, unir-se
to beat the band - muito, bastante, em grande quantidade
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