engulf in Portuguese
engulf in Portuguese is engolfar, engolir, cobrir — engulf means to completely surround or cover something, often suddenly and overwhelmingly.
engulf in Portuguese
engolfar
(transitive) To overwhelm.
engolir
(transitive) To overwhelm.
cobrir
(transitive) To surround; to cover; to submerge.
What does "engulf" mean?
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verb To completely surround or cover something, often suddenly and overwhelmingly.
"Flames quickly engulfed the old warehouse."
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engulf in a sentence
- Flames quickly engulfed the old warehouse.
- A wave of grief engulfed her when she heard the news.
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What is "engulf" in Portuguese?
"engulf" in Portuguese is engolfar, engolir, cobrir. engulf means: To completely surround or cover something, often suddenly and overwhelmingly.
How do you use "engulf" in a sentence?
Example: "Flames quickly engulfed the old warehouse." In Portuguese, "engulf" is engolfar, engolir, cobrir.
Are there other ways to say "engulf" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "engulf": engolfar, engolir, cobrir.
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