What is the Portuguese word for "ballast"?

Learn how to say "ballast" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

ballast

Portuguese

lastro

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Examples of how to use "ballast" in Portuguese

English
A ship needs a ballast for stability.
Portuguese
Um navio precisa de lastro para estabilidade.
English
The ship took on ballast before leaving.
Portuguese
O navio carregou lastro antes de partir.
English
Engineers added ballast to stabilize the structure.
Portuguese
Engenheiros adicionaram lastro para estabilizar a estrutura.
English
She used stones as ballast in the boat.
Portuguese
Ela usou pedras como lastro no barco.
English
Too little ballast made the canoe tip.
Portuguese
Pouco lastro fez a canoa tombar.
English
Workers removed ballast during the repair process.
Portuguese
Os trabalhadores removeram lastro durante o processo de reparo.

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A ship needs a ballast for stability.

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