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faint in Portuguese

faint in Portuguese is débil, lânguido, tênue — faint means barely perceptible; weak in intensity.

faint in Portuguese

débil
adj
(of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
lânguido
adj
(of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
tênue
adj
(of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
pávido
adj
Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected.
tênue
adj
Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected.
tênue
adj
Performed, done, or acted, weakly; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy.
badagaio
noun
The act of fainting, syncope.
chilique
noun
The act of fainting, syncope.
desmaio
noun
The act of fainting, syncope.
desmaio
noun
(rare) The state of one who has fainted; a swoon.
desmaiar
verb

What does "faint" mean?

  1. adj Barely perceptible; weak in intensity.
    "There was a faint smell of smoke in the hallway."
  2. adj Feeling weak or dizzy, as if about to lose consciousness.
    "She felt faint after standing in the heat too long."
  3. verb To lose consciousness briefly, usually from lack of blood flow to the brain.
    "He fainted at the sight of blood."

faint in a sentence

  • There was a faint smell of smoke in the hallway.
  • He gave only a faint smile.
  • She felt faint after standing in the heat too long.
  • He fainted at the sight of blood.

Similar words in Portuguese

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "faint" in Portuguese?

"faint" in Portuguese is débil, lânguido, tênue. faint means: Barely perceptible; weak in intensity.

How do you use "faint" in a sentence?

Example: "There was a faint smell of smoke in the hallway." In Portuguese, "faint" is débil, lânguido, tênue.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 8 translations listed for "faint": débil, lânguido, tênue, pávido, badagaio, chilique.

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