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bolster in Portuguese

bolster in Portuguese is cabeceira, travesseiro, apoiar — bolster means a long cylindrical pillow or cushion.

bolster in Portuguese

cabeceira
noun
A large cushion or pillow, usually cylindrical in shape.
travesseiro
noun
A large cushion or pillow, usually cylindrical in shape.
apoiar
verb
(transitive, often, figurative) To brace, reinforce, secure, or support.

What does "bolster" mean?

  1. noun A long cylindrical pillow or cushion.
    "She propped a bolster behind her back while reading in bed."
  2. verb To support, strengthen, or reinforce something.
    "New evidence bolstered the prosecution's case."
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bolster in a sentence

  • She propped a bolster behind her back while reading in bed.
  • New evidence bolstered the prosecution's case.
  • The extra staff helped bolster customer service.

Similar words in Portuguese

pad

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "bolster" in Portuguese?

"bolster" in Portuguese is cabeceira, travesseiro, apoiar. bolster means: A long cylindrical pillow or cushion.

How do you use "bolster" in a sentence?

Example: "She propped a bolster behind her back while reading in bed." In Portuguese, "bolster" is cabeceira, travesseiro, apoiar.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "bolster": cabeceira, travesseiro, apoiar.

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