bury in Portuguese
bury in Portuguese is enterrar, sepultar, inumar — bury means to place a body in the ground, typically as part of a funeral.
bury in Portuguese
enterrar
To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb.
sepultar
To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb.
inumar
To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb.
enterrar
To place in the ground.
soterrar
To place in the ground.
enterrar
(often, figurative) To hide or conceal as if by covering with earth or another substance.
esquecer
(figuratively) To put an end to; to abandon.
What does "bury" mean?
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verb To place a body in the ground, typically as part of a funeral.
"They buried her grandfather beside the old oak tree."
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verb To put something in the ground and cover it over.
"The dog buried its bone in the garden."
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verb To hide or suppress a feeling, memory, or fact.
"He tried to bury the memory of that difficult year."
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verb To put an end to something, such as a disagreement.
"The two old rivals agreed to bury the hatchet."
bury in a sentence
- They buried her grandfather beside the old oak tree.
- The dog buried its bone in the garden.
- He tried to bury the memory of that difficult year.
- The scandal was quickly buried by the news cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "bury" in Portuguese?
"bury" in Portuguese is enterrar, sepultar, inumar. bury means: To place a body in the ground, typically as part of a funeral.
How do you use "bury" in a sentence?
Example: "They buried her grandfather beside the old oak tree." In Portuguese, "bury" is enterrar, sepultar, inumar.
Are there other ways to say "bury" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "bury": enterrar, sepultar, inumar, soterrar, esquecer.
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