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  1. Portuguese (Portugal)
  2. /Concessive clauses (apesar de + personal infinitive)
  3. /o marinheiro

o marinheiro

o marinheiro
the sailor
From Lesson 224:Concessive clauses (apesar de + personal infinitive)·Portuguese (Portugal)

Usages of o marinheiro

Apesar de as ondas serem enormes, os marinheiros não têm medo.
Despite the waves being huge, the sailors are not afraid.
Apesar de os marinheiros atirarem a âncora, o navio pode afundar.
Despite the sailors throwing the anchor, the ship may sink.
O marinheiro dormia no convés, apesar de a tempestade ser forte.
The sailor was sleeping on the deck, despite the storm being strong.
Apesar de os marinheiros puxarem a âncora, o navio não parte.
Despite the sailors pulling up the anchor, the ship does not leave.
O marinheiro já virou o leme de bombordo para estibordo.
The sailor has already turned the helm from port to starboard.
A onda atingiu o navio e o marinheiro por pouco não se afogou.
The wave hit the ship and the sailor almost drowned.

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