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crescent in Portuguese

crescent in Portuguese is crescente, croissant — crescent means the curved shape of the moon when it is partly illuminated, narrowing to points at each end.

crescent in Portuguese

crescente
adj
(dated, rare) marked by an increase; waxing, like the Moon.
crescente
noun
croissant
noun
A curved pastry.

What does "crescent" mean?

  1. noun The curved shape of the moon when it is partly illuminated, narrowing to points at each end.
    "A thin crescent moon hung over the harbour."
  2. noun Anything with this curved shape, including a curved pastry or a curved street of houses.
    "They had croissants — literally "crescents" — for breakfast."

crescent in a sentence

  • A thin crescent moon hung over the harbour.
  • They had croissants — literally "crescents" — for breakfast.
  • The family lived on a quiet crescent lined with oak trees.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "crescent" in Portuguese?

"crescent" in Portuguese is crescente, croissant. crescent means: The curved shape of the moon when it is partly illuminated, narrowing to points at each end.

How do you use "crescent" in a sentence?

Example: "A thin crescent moon hung over the harbour." In Portuguese, "crescent" is crescente, croissant.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "crescent": crescente, croissant.

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