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cycle

[/ˈsaɪkəl/]
noun/verbpl: cycles
ciclo
1. A series of events or processes that repeat in the same order
The water cycle is essential for life on Earth.
O ciclo da água é essencial para a vida na Terra.
2. A bicycle or motorcycle
She rides her cycle to work every day.
Ela vai trabalhar de ciclo todos os dias.
3. One complete round of a repeating series
The washing machine completes one cycle in 45 minutes.
A máquina de lavar completa um ciclo em 45 minutos.
4. To move in or pass through a cycle; to ride a bicycle
They cycle through the countryside on weekends.
Eles andam de bicicleta pelo interior nos fins de semana.
Synonyms
circleloopsequenceroundperiod

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ciclo
Most common term for cycle in general contexts
General Brazilian
bicicleta
When referring to a bicycle specifically
Portugal
ciclo
Standard term for cycle
Portugal
bicicleta
For bicycle; sometimes shortened to 'bici'

Related Idioms & Phrases

cycle of life - ciclo da vida
break the cycle - quebrar o ciclo
life cycle - ciclo de vida
business cycle - ciclo econômico
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