bogeyman in Portuguese
bogeyman in Portuguese is bicho-papão, homem do saco, papa-figos — bogeyman means an imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior.
bogeyman in Portuguese
bicho-papão
A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
homem do saco
A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
papa-figos
A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.
What does "bogeyman" mean?
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noun An imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior.
"Parents warned that the bogeyman would come if they didn't go to sleep."
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noun Any exaggerated threat used to frighten or manipulate people.
"Politicians often invoke a foreign bogeyman to rally support."
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bogeyman in a sentence
- Parents warned that the bogeyman would come if they didn't go to sleep.
- Politicians often invoke a foreign bogeyman to rally support.
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What is "bogeyman" in Portuguese?
"bogeyman" in Portuguese is bicho-papão, homem do saco, papa-figos. bogeyman means: An imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior.
How do you use "bogeyman" in a sentence?
Example: "Parents warned that the bogeyman would come if they didn't go to sleep." In Portuguese, "bogeyman" is bicho-papão, homem do saco, papa-figos.
Are there other ways to say "bogeyman" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "bogeyman": bicho-papão, homem do saco, papa-figos.
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