desperate in Portuguese
desperate in Portuguese is desesperado — desperate means willing to do almost anything because you urgently need something; driven by extreme need.
desperate in Portuguese
desesperado
What does "desperate" mean?
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adjective Willing to do almost anything because you urgently need something; driven by extreme need.
"Desperate for a place to sleep, they knocked on every door in the village."
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adjective So serious or dangerous that there seems to be little hope; extremely dire.
"With the river rising fast and no help in sight, the villagers' plight looked desperate."
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adjective Reckless because you feel you have no other choice; willing to take drastic risks.
"Feeling desperate, the driver tried a risky overtake on a blind bend."
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desperate in a sentence
- Desperate for a place to sleep, they knocked on every door in the village.
- She grew desperate for cash after losing her job.
- With the river rising fast and no help in sight, the villagers' plight looked desperate.
- Doctors described the patient's condition as desperate.
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What is "desperate" in Portuguese?
"desperate" in Portuguese is desesperado. desperate means: Willing to do almost anything because you urgently need something; driven by extreme need.
How do you use "desperate" in a sentence?
Example: "Desperate for a place to sleep, they knocked on every door in the village." In Portuguese, "desperate" is desesperado.
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