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as válvulas

the valves

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phrase Rare #34,331
the valves Refers to devices that control the flow of liquids, gases, or other substances. “As” means “the,” and “válvulas” means “valves.”
PO: O técnico verificou se as válvulas estavam funcionando.
EN: The technician checked whether the valves were working.

Agora junta todas, como as válvulas da caldeira.

Now put them all together, like the valves on a boiler.

— A Lenda do Pianista do Mar (1998)

Desça e aperte as válvulas!

Get down and tighten the valves!

— O Barco: Inferno no Mar (1981)

Checando as válvulas.

Checking the valves.

— O Barco: Inferno no Mar (1981)

Cheque as válvulas.

Check the valves.

— O Barco: Inferno no Mar (1981)

Quero ver se as válvulas estão boas.

I want to check if the valves are okay.

— O Barco: Inferno no Mar (1981)

As válvulas estão em ordem?

Are the valves in order?

— O Barco: Inferno no Mar (1981)