burnish in Portuguese
burnish in Portuguese is brunir, polir, açacalar — burnish means to make (something, such as a surface) bright, shiny, and smooth by, or (by extension) as if by, rubbing; to polish, to shine.
burnish in Portuguese
brunir
To make (something, such as a surface) bright, shiny, and smooth by, or (by extension) as if by, rubbing; to polish, to shine.
polir
To make (something, such as a surface) bright, shiny, and smooth by, or (by extension) as if by, rubbing; to polish, to shine.
açacalar
To make (something, such as a surface) bright, shiny, and smooth by, or (by extension) as if by, rubbing; to polish, to shine.
What does "burnish" mean?
- verb To make (something, such as a surface) bright, shiny, and smooth by, or (by extension) as if by, rubbing; to polish, to shine.
- verb Of a stag: to remove the velvet (“skin and fine fur”) from (its antlers) by rubbing them against something; to velvet.
- verb To make (someone or something) appear positive and highly respected.
- verb To become bright, glossy, and smooth; to brighten, to gleam, to shine forth.
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What is "burnish" in Portuguese?
"burnish" in Portuguese is brunir, polir, açacalar. burnish means: To make (something, such as a surface) bright, shiny, and smooth by, or (by extension) as if by, rubbing; to polish, to shine.
Are there other ways to say "burnish" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "burnish": brunir, polir, açacalar.
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