Temporary in Portuguese

Definition

Definition in EnglishPut up for a short time only, for example while roadworks are going on, and taken away afterwards.

Definition in PortugueseColocado só por um tempo, por exemplo durante uma obra, e retirado depois.

Example sentences

• Por causa da obra puseram um semáforo provisório na nossa rua, e ele só deixa passar três carros por vez.🔊

  Because of the roadworks they've put a temporary traffic light on our road, and it only lets three cars through at a time.

• A ponte provisória que montaram depois da enchente acabou ficando seis anos.🔊

  The temporary bridge they put up after the flood ended up staying for six years.

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