How is the word um bocado translated from Portuguese to English

Um período de tempo, geralmente curto.

A period of time, usually short.

phrase
English translation
A while

Examples with “um bocado”

See how the word “um bocado” is used in sentences

  • Vamos descansar aqui um bocado. Let's rest here for a while.

  • Vou esperar aqui um bocado. I will wait here for a while.

  • Não vejo o meu vizinho há um bom bocado. I haven't seen my neighbor in a while.

  • Podes ficar comigo um bocado? Can you stay with me for a while?

  • Demorou um bocado a encontrar a chave certa. It took a while to find the right key.

  • Conversámos um bocado no café. We chatted for a while at the café.

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FAQ about “um bocado”

How is “um bocado” translated from Portuguese?
“um bocado” translates into English as “A while”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “um bocado” mean?
Meaning of “um bocado”: Um período de tempo, geralmente curto. In English — “A while”.
What part of speech is “um bocado”?
“um bocado” is a phrase.
Where can I see examples with “um bocado”?
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