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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
noun
(ichthyology, zootomy) One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.
nadadeira
noun
(ichthyology, zootomy) One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.
nadadeira
noun
A similar appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal.
barbatana
noun
A similar appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal.
aleta
noun
A thin, rigid component of an aircraft, extending from the fuselage and used to stabilise and steer the aircraft.
estabilizador
noun
A thin, rigid component of an aircraft, extending from the fuselage and used to stabilise and steer the aircraft.
aleta
noun
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
noun
A device worn by divers and swimmers on their feet.
pé de pato
noun
A device worn by divers and swimmers on their feet.

What does "fin" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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."
  3. noun A flipper worn on the foot for swimming or diving.
    "She strapped on her fins before jumping into the pool."

fin in a sentence

  • The shark's dorsal fin sliced through the surface of the water.
  • The tail fin keeps the aircraft flying straight.
  • She strapped on her fins before jumping into the pool.

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Frequently asked questions

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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