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bait in Portuguese

bait in Portuguese is isca, engodo, farnel — bait means food or a lure used to attract fish or other animals so they can be caught.

bait in Portuguese

isca
noun
isca
noun
Anything which allures; something or someone used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something
engodo
noun
Anything which allures; something or someone used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something
farnel
noun
A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.
isca
noun
A light or hasty luncheon.
lanche
noun
A light or hasty luncheon.
cevar
verb
(transitive) To attract with bait; to entice.
engodar
verb
(transitive) To attract with bait; to entice.
iscar
verb
(transitive) To attract with bait; to entice.
iscar
verb
(transitive) To affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line.

What does "bait" mean?

  1. noun Food or a lure used to attract fish or other animals so they can be caught.
    "He threaded a worm onto the hook as bait."
  2. noun Anything used to tempt or lure someone into doing something.
    "The free trial was just bait to get people to sign up for the subscription."
  3. verb To deliberately provoke or taunt someone.
    "He kept baiting his brother until a fight broke out."

bait in a sentence

  • He threaded a worm onto the hook as bait.
  • The free trial was just bait to get people to sign up for the subscription.
  • He kept baiting his brother until a fight broke out.

Similar words in Portuguese

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "bait" in Portuguese?

"bait" in Portuguese is isca, engodo, farnel. bait means: Food or a lure used to attract fish or other animals so they can be caught.

How do you use "bait" in a sentence?

Example: "He threaded a worm onto the hook as bait." In Portuguese, "bait" is isca, engodo, farnel.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 7 translations listed for "bait": isca, engodo, farnel, lanche, cevar, engodar.

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