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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
noun
pele
noun
The skin of a human or animal.
carne
noun
The human body as a physical entity.
corpo
noun
The human body as a physical entity.
carne
noun
The soft, often edible, parts of fruits or vegetables.
polpa
noun
The soft, often edible, parts of fruits or vegetables.
bege
noun
A yellowish pink color; the color of some Caucasian human skin.
enfeitar
verb
(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
verb
(transitive) To put flesh on; to fatten.
descarnar
verb
To remove the flesh from the skin during the making of leather.

What does "flesh" mean?

  1. noun The soft tissue of a human or animal body, especially muscle and fat, as distinct from bone.
    "The arrow only grazed the flesh, missing the bone entirely."
  2. noun The physical body itself, especially when contrasted with the mind or spirit.
    "The sermon spoke of the weakness of the flesh against temptation."
  3. noun The soft, edible part of a fruit or vegetable, beneath the skin.
    "Scoop out the flesh of the avocado with a spoon."
  4. verb To flesh out: to add detail and substance to something, such as an idea or a plan.
    "We need to flesh out this proposal before pitching it to investors."

flesh in a sentence

  • The arrow only grazed the flesh, missing the bone entirely.
  • Vegetarians choose not to eat any animal flesh.
  • The sermon spoke of the weakness of the flesh against temptation.
  • Scoop out the flesh of the avocado with a spoon.

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Frequently asked questions

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 arrow only grazed the flesh, missing the bone entirely." 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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