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presa

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for presa.

Editorial note

A Dilma deveria ter sido presa em flagrante por obstrucao de justica ao nomear Lula ministro as vesperas da prisao preventiva dele ser decretada.

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Definitions3
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Quick take

A surname from Spanish.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of presa gathered in one view.

noun

A surname from Spanish.

noun

(Southwestern US) A temporary dam, dyke or reservoir.

noun

(music) A symbol, such as ※ or :S:, used to indicate where a voice is to begin singing in a canon or round.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for presa.

noun

A surname from Spanish.

noun

(Southwestern US) A temporary dam, dyke or reservoir.

noun

(music) A symbol, such as ※ or :S:, used to indicate where a voice is to begin singing in a canon or round.

Example sentences

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A Dilma deveria ter sido presa em flagrante por obstrucao de justica ao nomear Lula ministro as vesperas da prisao preventiva dele ser decretada.

2

I lived with a presa canario for a year in an apartment (roommates dog) - it was not a good situation for the dog or anyone else.

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My point probably is, that even in the sad story of the hard-to-manage presa canario, yeah, having it in an appartment didn§t make things easier, but I wouldn't see it as the primary problem.

4

Sometimes it's not a "pitbull" because it's a "staffy" or a "bully" or a various mix with presa canario/dogo argentino.

Quote examples

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Sometimes it's not a "pitbull" because it's a "staffy" or a "bully" or a various mix with presa canario/dogo argentino.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use presa in a sentence?

A Dilma deveria ter sido presa em flagrante por obstrucao de justica ao nomear Lula ministro as vesperas da prisao preventiva dele ser decretada.

What does presa mean?

A surname from Spanish.

What part of speech is presa?

presa is commonly used as noun.