Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Portuguese term or phrase:
motociclo / motocicleta / ciclomotor
English translation:
motorcycle / motorcycle / moped
Added to glossary by
John Milan
Mar 12, 2007 19:02
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Portuguese term
motociclo vs. motocicleta
Portuguese to English
Tech/Engineering
Automotive / Cars & Trucks
motorcycle terms
These two terms appear in a resolution issued by CONTRAN (Brazilian Traffic Department), and both seemingly mean "motorcycle". However, the client specifically requested that I make a distinction between the two terms in my translation. Any suggestions?
Proposed translations
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| 4 | motorcycle / motorcycle or moped |
Susy Ordaz
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| 4 | motorbikes vs. motorcycles |
Amy Duncan (X)
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| 4 | moped vs. motorcycle |
Wagner Azevedo
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Proposed translations
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Comment: "Thank you! I spoke with the client and found out that they had made a mistake and were actually more concerned about differentiating the word "ciclomotor" (i.e. moped), rather than motociclo/motocicleta, which can both be translated as "motorcycle"."
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motorbikes vs. motorcycles
I checked Google images, and it seems that the term "motorbikes" includes mopeds, scooters, etc., vs. motorcycles, which are, well, motorcycles...and generally larger.
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moped vs. motorcycle
"motociclo" (in English: moped) is a word meaning a small motorcycle a small motorcycle which also has pedals. This word is used in Brazil in formal texts; the informal word for that is "mobilette".
"motocicleta" (in English: motorcycle) is the general term used to describe a vehicle with two wheels and an engine. When used together with "motociclo", the word "motocicleta" means a motorcycle which is bigger than a moped.
"motocicleta" (in English: motorcycle) is the general term used to describe a vehicle with two wheels and an engine. When used together with "motociclo", the word "motocicleta" means a motorcycle which is bigger than a moped.
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