breaststroke in Portuguese

breaststroke in Portuguese is bruços, estilo de bruços, nado de peito — breaststroke means a swimming stroke in which the swimmer lies face down, sweeps the arms forward, outward and back, and kicks the legs like a frog.

breaststroke in Portuguese

bruços

noun

A swimming stroke in which the swimmer lies face down, the arms being swept forward, outward and back under the water and the legs are kicked like a frog's

estilo de bruços

noun

A swimming stroke in which the swimmer lies face down, the arms being swept forward, outward and back under the water and the legs are kicked like a frog's

nado de peito

noun

A swimming stroke in which the swimmer lies face down, the arms being swept forward, outward and back under the water and the legs are kicked like a frog's

nadar de peito

verb

to swim using this stroke

What does "breaststroke" mean?

noun A swimming stroke in which the swimmer lies face down, sweeps the arms forward, outward and back, and kicks the legs like a frog.
"She swims breaststroke at the local pool every morning."
verb To swim using breaststroke.
"She breaststroked slowly across the lake."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

breaststroke in a sentence

She swims breaststroke at the local pool every morning.
He won the 200 meters breaststroke.
She breaststroked slowly across the lake.
We breaststroked to the far end of the pool.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "breaststroke" in Portuguese?

"breaststroke" in Portuguese is bruços, estilo de bruços, nado de peito. breaststroke means: A swimming stroke in which the swimmer lies face down, sweeps the arms forward, outward and back, and kicks the legs like a frog.

How do you use "breaststroke" in a sentence?

Example: "She swims breaststroke at the local pool every morning." In Portuguese, "breaststroke" is bruços, estilo de bruços, nado de peito.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "breaststroke": bruços, estilo de bruços, nado de peito, nadar de peito.

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