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cavil in Portuguese

cavil in Portuguese is chicana, sofisma, chicanar.

cavil in Portuguese

chicana

noun

A petty or trivial objection or criticism.

sofisma

noun

A petty or trivial objection or criticism.

chicanar

verb

(intransitive) To criticise for petty or frivolous reasons.

sofismar

verb

(intransitive) To criticise for petty or frivolous reasons.

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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”.

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”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "cavil" in Portuguese?

"cavil" in Portuguese is chicana, sofisma, chicanar.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "cavil": chicana, sofisma, chicanar, sofismar.

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