What is the Portuguese word for "embankment"?

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

English

embankment

Portuguese

aterro

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Examples of how to use "embankment" in Portuguese

English
A grassy embankment sloped down to the river.
Portuguese
Um aterro gramado descia até o rio.
English
They walked along the river embankment at sunset.
Portuguese
Eles caminharam ao longo do aterro do rio ao pôr do sol.
English
The town built a new embankment after heavy rains.
Portuguese
A cidade construiu um novo aterro após fortes chuvas.
English
Children played on the grassy embankment near school.
Portuguese
Crianças brincavam no aterro gramado perto da escola.
English
Birds nested in the reeds by the embankment.
Portuguese
Pássaros faziam ninho nos juncos perto do aterro.
English
He stood on the embankment and watched boats pass.
Portuguese
Ele ficou no aterro e observou os barcos passarem.

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A grassy embankment sloped down to the river.

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