Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Portuguese term or phrase:
prática de corrupção
English translation:
act of corruption
Added to glossary by
Lilian Magalhães
Jul 29, 2006 17:20
17 yrs ago
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prática de corrupção
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é "practice" mesmo? Fiquei na dúvida
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 | act of corruption |
Michael Powers (PhD)
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| 4 +4 | Corruption practice |
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Proposed translations
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Michael Powers (PhD)
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act of corruption
I believe this is how it is usually said in English.
Mike :)
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Note added at 4 hrs (2006-07-29 22:02:14 GMT)
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"act of corruption" 31,500 hits
"practice of corruption" 771
"corruption practice" 1,100
Mike :)
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Note added at 4 hrs (2006-07-29 22:02:14 GMT)
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"act of corruption" 31,500 hits
"practice of corruption" 771
"corruption practice" 1,100
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Hello..thanks for your suggestions. I like both act of corruption and practice of corruption"
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27 mins
Corruption practice
I would translate this literally depending, again, on your sentence.
Peer comment(s):
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rhandler
: Of course, context makes quite a difference, many times.
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| agree |
Claudio Mazotti
1 hr
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| agree |
Susy Ordaz
1 hr
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| agree |
vanesa medina
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