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tocar

tocar
to ring
From Lesson 88:Contrasting past tenses·Portuguese (Portugal)

Usages of tocar

Eu preparava o jantar na cozinha quando o telemóvel tocou.
I was preparing dinner in the kitchen when the mobile phone rang.
Começou a chover enquanto a banda tocava no parque.
It started to rain while the band was playing in the park.
O telefone tocava na cozinha, mas continuámos a comer.
The telephone was ringing in the kitchen, but we continued to eat.
O despertador não tocou, por isso adormeci.
The alarm clock didn't ring, so I overslept.
Toco a campainha da porta.
I ring the doorbell.
A campainha não toca.
The doorbell does not ring.
Ia a sair de casa quando o telefone tocou.
I was just leaving the house when the phone rang.

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