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English translation: permeates

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14:56 Feb 1, 2010

Portuguese to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Linguistics

Portuguese term or phrase: permeia

Pelo fato de a coda ser a posição mais débil da estrutura silábica, a variação que permeia os segmentos que a preenchem, seja na posição interna ou final da palavra é muito comum no PB.

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Given that the coda is the weakest position of the syllabic structure, the variation that [[permeates]] the segments that are filled, be they in word-internal or final position, is very common in BP

Matt Coler KudoZ activity Questions: 1579 (5 open) (2 without valid answers) (20 closed without grading) Answers: 13
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English translation:permeates

Explanation:
permeate - spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks"