flesh in Portuguese
flesh in Portuguese is carne, pele, corpo — flesh means the soft tissue of a human or animal body, especially muscle and fat, as distinct from bone.
flesh in Portuguese
carne
pele
The skin of a human or animal.
carne
The human body as a physical entity.
corpo
The human body as a physical entity.
carne
The soft, often edible, parts of fruits or vegetables.
polpa
The soft, often edible, parts of fruits or vegetables.
bege
A yellowish pink color; the color of some Caucasian human skin.
enfeitar
(transitive) To reward (a hound, bird of prey etc.) with flesh of the animal killed, to excite it for further hunting; to train (an animal) to have an appetite for flesh.
engordar
(transitive) To put flesh on; to fatten.
descarnar
To remove the flesh from the skin during the making of leather.
What does "flesh" mean?
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noun The soft tissue of a human or animal body, especially muscle and fat, as distinct from bone.
"The surgeon cut through skin and flesh to reach the damaged bone."
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noun The physical body itself, especially when contrasted with the mind or spirit.
"The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak after a long run."
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noun The soft, edible part of a fruit or vegetable, beneath the skin.
"The flesh of a ripe peach should be soft and juicy."
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verb To flesh out: to add detail and substance to something, such as an idea or a plan.
"The author spent months trying to flesh out the minor characters in her novel."
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flesh in a sentence
- The surgeon cut through skin and flesh to reach the damaged bone.
- The arrow only grazed the flesh, missing the bone entirely.
- The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak after a long run.
- Monks spoke of disciplining the flesh as part of their daily prayer life.
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What is "flesh" in Portuguese?
"flesh" in Portuguese is carne, pele, corpo. flesh means: The soft tissue of a human or animal body, especially muscle and fat, as distinct from bone.
How do you use "flesh" in a sentence?
Example: "The surgeon cut through skin and flesh to reach the damaged bone." In Portuguese, "flesh" is carne, pele, corpo.
Are there other ways to say "flesh" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 8 translations listed for "flesh": carne, pele, corpo, polpa, bege, enfeitar.
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