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transitivo
[tɾɐ̃.zi.ˈti.vʊ]
adjective
masculine
pl: transitivos
transitive
1.
(Grammar) Denoting a verb that requires a direct object to complete its meaning
The verb 'to eat' is transitive because it requires an object.
O verbo 'comer' é transitivo porque requer um objeto direto.
2.
(General) Capable of passing or being transmitted from one thing to another
The disease is transitivo between humans.
A doença é transitiva entre humanos.
Synonyms
transitório
transmissível
Antonyms
intransitivo
permanente
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
transitivo
Standard usage in grammar instruction
Portugal
transitivo
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
verbo transitivo direto
verbo transitivo indireto
transitivo e intransitivo
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