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waves

[/weɪvz/]
noun/verbpl: N/A (already plural)
ondas
1. Plural of wave; moving ridges or undulations on the surface of water
The waves crashed against the shore.
As ondas quebraram contra a costa.
2. A moving pattern of sound, light, or other energy
The radio waves travel through the air.
As ondas de rádio viajam pelo ar.
3. A series of successive movements or events
A wave of immigration changed the city.
Uma onda de imigração mudou a cidade.
4. Third-person singular present tense of 'wave'; to move back and forth
She waves at her friend across the street.
Ela acena para sua amiga do outro lado da rua.
Synonyms
undulationsripplessurgesswells
Antonyms
calmstillness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ondas
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ondas
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
ondas
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
ondas
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

make waves - criar problemas ou chamar atenção
riding the wave - aproveitando o momentum ou o sucesso
wave goodbye - dizer adeus acenando
heat wave - onda de calor
sound wave - onda sonora
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