Usages of tocar
O telemóvel tocou, mas eu decidi desligá-lo para poder estudar.
The cell phone rang, but I decided to turn it off so I could study.
Ontem, o alarme não tocou e perdemos os primeiros segundos da aula.
Yesterday, the alarm did not ring and we missed the first seconds of the class.
Se o alarme tocar outra vez, o meu tio vai pôr as sandálias e sair rapidamente.
If the alarm rings again, my uncle will put on his sandals and leave quickly.
Se a campainha tocar, abre a porta com calma.
If the doorbell rings, open the door calmly.
O despertador toca às seis, mas eu faço uma sesta à tarde.
The alarm clock rings at six, but I take a nap in the afternoon.
Eu grito quando o alarme toca, mas a Maria pede para eu falar baixo.
I shout when the alarm goes off, but Maria asks me to speak quietly.
De repente, o alarme tocou.
Suddenly, the alarm rang.
Ela estava prestes a adormecer quando o telemóvel tocou.
She was about to fall asleep when the phone rang.
Toquei no interfone, mas o porteiro já tinha subido para entregar outra chave.
I rang the intercom, but the doorman had already gone upstairs to deliver another key.
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