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ape in Portuguese

ape in Portuguese is macaco, símio, primata — ape means a large tailless primate such as a gorilla, chimpanzee, or orangutan.

ape in Portuguese

macaco
noun
A primate of the superfamily Hominoidea, generally larger than monkeys and distinguished from them by having no tail.
símio
noun
A primate of the superfamily Hominoidea, generally larger than monkeys and distinguished from them by having no tail.
macaco
noun
(derogatory) An uncivilized person.
primata
noun
(derogatory) An uncivilized person.
macaquear
verb
(intransitive) To behave like an ape.
macaquear
verb
(transitive) To imitate or mimic, particularly to imitate poorly.
imitar
verb
(transitive) To imitate or mimic, particularly to imitate poorly.

What does "ape" mean?

  1. noun A large tailless primate such as a gorilla, chimpanzee, or orangutan.
    "The zoo's new enclosure lets visitors watch the apes up close."
  2. verb To copy or imitate someone or something, often badly.
    "The new sitcom just apes the jokes from an older, better show."

ape in a sentence

  • The zoo's new enclosure lets visitors watch the apes up close.
  • Humans are technically classified as apes too.
  • The new sitcom just apes the jokes from an older, better show.
  • He apes his older brother's style right down to the haircut.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ape" in Portuguese?

"ape" in Portuguese is macaco, símio, primata. ape means: A large tailless primate such as a gorilla, chimpanzee, or orangutan.

How do you use "ape" in a sentence?

Example: "The zoo's new enclosure lets visitors watch the apes up close." In Portuguese, "ape" is macaco, símio, primata.

Are there other ways to say "ape" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "ape": macaco, símio, primata, macaquear, imitar.

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