encerrava

This is the 10160th most frequent Portuguese word.


encerrava

"Encerrava" means "used to close, end, or conclude."


In this instance, 'encerrava' denotes a habitual action in the past, translated as 'used to conclude'.

O professor encerrava a aula com uma reflexão.

The teacher used to conclude the class with a reflection.


Here, 'encerrava' indicates a recurring action in the past, implying a characteristic activity.

Ela encerrava sempre seus discursos com uma citação memorável.

She always concluded her speeches with a memorable quote.


In this context, 'encerrava' describes a repeated event in a specific timeframe in the past.

Durante aquele ano, a reunião encerrava todos os meses com uma votação.

During that year, the meeting would conclude every month with a vote.