cactus in Portuguese

cactus in Portuguese is cacto, cato, cáctus — cactus means a spiny, fleshy-stemmed plant, usually leafless, adapted to hot, dry desert climates.

cactus in Portuguese

cacto

noun

(botany) Any member of the family Cactaceae, a family of flowering New World succulent plants suited to a hot, semi-desert climate.

cato

noun

(botany) Any member of the family Cactaceae, a family of flowering New World succulent plants suited to a hot, semi-desert climate.

cáctus

noun

(botany) Any member of the family Cactaceae, a family of flowering New World succulent plants suited to a hot, semi-desert climate.

What does "cactus" mean?

noun A spiny, fleshy-stemmed plant, usually leafless, adapted to hot, dry desert climates.
"A single cactus sat on her windowsill, needing almost no watering."
adj (Australian slang) Broken, ruined, or dead.
"I would say it's cactus. Water conducts & destroys components & PCBs very easily. Hence the water-resistant phones."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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”.

cactus in a sentence

A single cactus sat on her windowsill, needing almost no watering.
I would say it's cactus. Water conducts & destroys components & PCBs very easily. Hence the water-resistant phones.
The old washing machine is cactus — time for a new one.

Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "cactus" in Portuguese?

"cactus" in Portuguese is cacto, cato, cáctus. cactus means: A spiny, fleshy-stemmed plant, usually leafless, adapted to hot, dry desert climates.

How do you use "cactus" in a sentence?

Example: "A single cactus sat on her windowsill, needing almost no watering." In Portuguese, "cactus" is cacto, cato, cáctus.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "cactus": cacto, cato, cáctus.

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