fin in Portuguese
fin in Portuguese is barbatana, nadadeira, aleta — fin means one of the flat, wing-like parts on a fish or marine animal used for swimming and steering.
fin in Portuguese
barbatana
(ichthyology, zootomy) One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.
nadadeira
(ichthyology, zootomy) One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.
nadadeira
A similar appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal.
barbatana
A similar appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal.
aleta
A thin, rigid component of an aircraft, extending from the fuselage and used to stabilise and steer the aircraft.
estabilizador
A thin, rigid component of an aircraft, extending from the fuselage and used to stabilise and steer the aircraft.
aleta
A hairstyle, resembling the fin of a fish, in which the hair is combed and set into a vertical ridge along the top of the head from about the crown to the forehead.
barbatana
A device worn by divers and swimmers on their feet.
pé de pato
A device worn by divers and swimmers on their feet.
What does "fin" mean?
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noun One of the flat, wing-like parts on a fish or marine animal used for swimming and steering.
"The shark's dorsal fin sliced through the surface of the water."
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noun A rigid, blade-like part sticking out from an aircraft, rocket, or vehicle to help it stay stable or steer.
"The tail fin keeps the aircraft flying straight."
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noun A flipper worn on the foot for swimming or diving.
"She strapped on her fins before jumping into the pool."
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fin in a sentence
- The shark's dorsal fin sliced through the surface of the water.
- The goldfish flicked its tiny fin and darted behind the plant.
- The tail fin keeps the aircraft flying straight.
- Engineers checked each fin on the rocket before the test launch.
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What is "fin" in Portuguese?
"fin" in Portuguese is barbatana, nadadeira, aleta. fin means: One of the flat, wing-like parts on a fish or marine animal used for swimming and steering.
How do you use "fin" in a sentence?
Example: "The shark's dorsal fin sliced through the surface of the water." In Portuguese, "fin" is barbatana, nadadeira, aleta.
Are there other ways to say "fin" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "fin": barbatana, nadadeira, aleta, estabilizador, pé de pato.
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