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movements

[/ˈmuːvmənts/]
nounpl: movements (already plural; singular: movement)
movimentos
1. Changes of position or place of a person or thing
The dancer's movements were graceful and fluid.
Os movimentos da dançarina eram graciosos e fluidos.
2. A group of people working together to achieve a shared goal
The civil rights movement changed the nation.
O movimento pelos direitos civis mudou a nação.
3. A trend or shift in opinion, fashion, or activity
There has been a movement toward sustainable living.
Houve um movimento em direção à vida sustentável.
4. The moving parts of a mechanical device
The watch's internal movements are precise.
Os movimentos internos do relógio são precisos.
Synonyms
motionsshiftscampaignstrendsactions
Antonyms
stillnessimmobilitystagnation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
movimentos
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
movimentos
Common in everyday speech and music context
São Paulo
movimentos
Used in business and social contexts
Portugal
movimentos
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

movements of the soul (expressão de emoção profunda)
in movement (em movimento)
social movement (movimento social)
free movement (liberdade de movimento)
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