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Palavras de ordem

English translation: slogans

17:51 Mar 8, 2018
Portuguese to English translations [PRO]
Government / Politics
Portuguese term or phrase: Palavras de ordem
Os manifestantes gritavam palavras de ordem em frente a Esplanada dos Ministérios.
Anitsa
Brazil
Local time: 21:08
English translation:slogans
Explanation:
Slogans are a type of phrase said by demonstrators. Think Trump" "Build the wall" or "Make America great again". These are slogans.
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Ryan Boulware (X)
Brazil
Local time: 21:08
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5 +6slogans
Ryan Boulware (X)
4watchwords...catchphrases..buzzwords
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slogans


Explanation:
Slogans are a type of phrase said by demonstrators. Think Trump" "Build the wall" or "Make America great again". These are slogans.

Ryan Boulware (X)
Brazil
Local time: 21:08
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Gilmar Fernandes: gritavam palavras de ordem = chanted slogans
9 mins

agree  Claudio Mazotti
10 mins

agree  Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
15 mins

agree  Luciano Eduardo de Oliveira
1 hr

agree  Muriel Vasconcellos
2 hrs

agree  Oliver Simões
6 hrs
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watchwords...catchphrases..buzzwords


Explanation:
Palavras de ordem => watchwords...catchphrases..buzzwords

watch·word
ˈwäCHˌwərd/Submit
noun
a word or phrase expressing a person's or group's core aim or belief.
"the watchword for the market is be prepared for anything"
synonyms: guiding principle, motto, slogan, maxim, mantra, catchphrase, byword, shibboleth; informal buzzword
"Quality First is the watchword of our company"

airmailrpl
Brazil
Local time: 21:08
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 24
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