What is the Portuguese word for "sinking"?

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

English

sinking

Portuguese

afundamento

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Examples of how to use "sinking" in Portuguese

English
The sinking of the ship was quick.
Portuguese
O afundamento do navio foi rápido.
English
The sinking of the quay was studied today.
Portuguese
O afundamento do cais foi estudado hoje.
English
They investigated the sinking of the ship.
Portuguese
Eles investigaram o afundamento do navio.
English
The sinking of the ground worries the residents.
Portuguese
O afundamento do solo preocupa os moradores.
English
They detected a subsidence near the road.
Portuguese
Detectaram um afundamento perto da estrada.
English
The mayor commented on urban subsidence.
Portuguese
O prefeito comentou sobre o afundamento urbano.

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The sinking of the ship was quick.

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