locomotive

[US]/ˌləʊkəˈməʊtɪv/
[UK]/ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. um veículo ferroviário motorizado usado para puxar trens
adj. capaz de mover ou produzir movimento
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

steam locomotive

locomotiva a vapor

diesel locomotive

locomotiva a diesel

electric locomotive

locomotiva elétrica

locomotive engineer

maquinista

locomotive engine

motor de locomotiva

battery locomotive

locomotiva a bateria

Example Sentences

The steam locomotive chugged along the tracks.

A locomotiva a vapor avançava pelos trilhos.

The old locomotive was restored and put on display at the museum.

A locomotiva antiga foi restaurada e exposta no museu.

The locomotive pulled a long line of freight cars.

A locomotiva puxava uma longa fila de vagões de carga.

The locomotive engineer carefully monitored the controls.

O engenheiro da locomotiva monitorava cuidadosamente os controles.

The powerful locomotive easily climbed steep hills.

A locomotiva potente subia facilmente colinas íngremes.

The modern locomotive is equipped with advanced technology.

A locomotiva moderna é equipada com tecnologia avançada.

The locomotive emitted thick smoke as it started moving.

A locomotiva emitia fumaça densa ao começar a se mover.

The locomotive's whistle echoed through the valley.

O apito da locomotiva ecoava pelo vale.

The vintage locomotive was a popular tourist attraction.

A locomotiva vintage era uma atração turística popular.

The locomotive's wheels clattered on the tracks.

As rodas da locomotiva retinham nos trilhos.

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