dexterous in Portuguese
dexterous in Portuguese is habilidoso, hábil, hábil/habilidoso (com as mãos) — dexterous means adept at using one's hands.
dexterous in Portuguese
habilidoso
hábil
hábil/habilidoso (com as mãos)
Skillful with one's hands.
ágil
Agile; flexible; able to move fluidly and gracefully.
What does "dexterous" mean?
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adj Adept at using one's hands.
"She is pleasingly dexterous with the chopsticks, and keeps one hand lying palm up on her lap. Pinched with just the right pressure between the sticks; funny how plump women have that delicate touch."
- adj Good at a particular activity or task.
- adj Nimble and supple; capable of moving smoothly and gracefully.
- adj Clever and quick in an argument or discussion.
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dexterous in a sentence
- She is pleasingly dexterous with the chopsticks, and keeps one hand lying palm up on her lap. Pinched with just the right pressure between the sticks; funny how plump women have that delicate touch.
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What is "dexterous" in Portuguese?
"dexterous" in Portuguese is habilidoso, hábil, hábil/habilidoso (com as mãos). dexterous means: Adept at using one's hands.
Are there other ways to say "dexterous" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "dexterous": habilidoso, hábil, hábil/habilidoso (com as mãos), ágil.
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