flap in Portuguese

flap in Portuguese is aba, flape, vibrante simples — flap means a flat piece attached along one edge that can hang loose or swing, such as on an envelope, pocket, or tent.

flap in Portuguese

aba

noun

flape

noun

(aviation) A hinged surface on the trailing edge of the wings of an aeroplane, used to increase lift and drag.

vibrante simples

noun

(phonetics) A consonant sound made by a single muscle contraction, such as the sound /ɾ/ in the standard American English pronunciation of body.

bater

verb

(transitive) To move (something broad and loose) up and down.

tremular

verb

(intransitive) To move loosely back and forth.

What does "flap" mean?

noun A flat piece attached along one edge that can hang loose or swing, such as on an envelope, pocket, or tent.
"She sealed the flap of the envelope."
noun A hinged panel on an aircraft wing used to control lift.
"The pilot lowered the flaps before landing."
noun (informal) A sudden fuss, panic, or scandal.
"There was a big flap in the office over the leaked memo."
verb To move up and down or back and forth, especially a wing or something loose.
"The bird flapped its wings and took off."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

flap in a sentence

She sealed the flap of the envelope.
The pilot lowered the flaps before landing.
There was a big flap in the office over the leaked memo.
The bird flapped its wings and took off.

Similar words in Portuguese

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Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "flap" in Portuguese?

"flap" in Portuguese is aba, flape, vibrante simples. flap means: A flat piece attached along one edge that can hang loose or swing, such as on an envelope, pocket, or tent.

How do you use "flap" in a sentence?

Example: "She sealed the flap of the envelope." In Portuguese, "flap" is aba, flape, vibrante simples.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "flap": aba, flape, vibrante simples, bater, tremular.

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