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dazzle in Portuguese

dazzle in Portuguese is ofuscar, encandear — dazzle means to temporarily blind or confuse someone's vision with an intense light.

dazzle in Portuguese

ofuscar
verb
(transitive) To confuse or overpower the sight of (someone or something, such as a sensor) by means of excessive brightness.
encandear
verb
(transitive) To confuse or overpower the sight of (someone or something, such as a sensor) by means of excessive brightness.
ofuscar
verb
(transitive, figuratively) To render incapable of thinking clearly; to overwhelm with showiness or brilliance.

What does "dazzle" mean?

  1. verb To temporarily blind or confuse someone's vision with an intense light.
    "The oncoming headlights dazzled her for a moment."
  2. verb To impress someone so much with skill, brilliance, or style that they can barely think straight.
    "The gymnast dazzled the judges with her final routine."
  3. noun Impressive, showy brilliance.
    "The dazzle of the fireworks display drew gasps from the crowd."

dazzle in a sentence

  • The oncoming headlights dazzled her for a moment.
  • The gymnast dazzled the judges with her final routine.
  • His speech dazzled the crowd, though it was fairly light on substance.
  • The dazzle of the fireworks display drew gasps from the crowd.

Similar words in Portuguese

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "dazzle" in Portuguese?

"dazzle" in Portuguese is ofuscar, encandear. dazzle means: To temporarily blind or confuse someone's vision with an intense light.

How do you use "dazzle" in a sentence?

Example: "The oncoming headlights dazzled her for a moment." In Portuguese, "dazzle" is ofuscar, encandear.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "dazzle": ofuscar, encandear.

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