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

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'

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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