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movimento

[mo-vi-MEN-tu]
nounmasculinepl: movimentos
movement
1. The act or process of moving from one place to another
The movement of the train was smooth.
O movimento do trem foi suave.
2. A change in position or posture of the body or limbs
She made a sudden movement with her hand.
Ela fez um movimento súbito com a mão.
3. A group of people working toward a common goal or cause
The environmental movement is growing worldwide.
O movimento ambiental está crescendo em todo o mundo.
4. Activity or traffic in a place
There was a lot of movement in the streets during rush hour.
Havia muito movimento nas ruas durante a hora de pico.
5. In music, a section of a longer composition
The first movement of the symphony was powerful.
O primeiro movimento da sinfonia foi poderoso.
NYC Slang
move
Synonyms
deslocamentomobilidadeaçãogestomanifestaçãocampanha
Antonyms
imobilidadepausaestagnaçãoimobilismo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
movimento
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
movimento
Commonly used; may use 'trampo' in slang contexts for activity
São Paulo
movimento
Standard usage; part of business and cultural terminology
Portugal
movimento
Standard usage; identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

em movimento - in motion
movimento contínuo - continuous motion
movimento de protesto - protest movement
pôr-se em movimento - to set in motion
sem movimento - motionless
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