Glossary entry

Portuguese term or phrase:

silvo do vapor

English translation:

the whistle of steam (escaping)

Added to glossary by Luana Fernandes
Sep 30, 2014 17:10
9 yrs ago
Portuguese term

silvo do vapor

Portuguese to English Bus/Financial Manufacturing
Olhou para o labirinto de tubos retorcidos, escutou o ruído surdo das caldeiras e o silvo do vapor que escapava, durante alguns instantes; com as mãos, apalpou alguns tubos.
Proposed translations (English)
4 +6 the whistle of steam (escaping)

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the whistle of steam (escaping)

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Example sentence:

One hears nothing but the sound of hammers and the whistle of steam escaping from boilers

This time, however, the shrill whistle of steam escaping the teapot provided Abby with a convenient excuse to busy herself.

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