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foster in Portuguese

foster in Portuguese is adoptivo, adotivo, criar — foster means to raise or care for a child who is not biologically one's own.

foster in Portuguese

adoptivo
adj
Providing parental care to children not related to oneself.
adotivo
adj
Providing parental care to children not related to oneself.
criar
verb
(transitive) To nurture or bring up offspring, or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child.
cuidar
verb
(transitive) To nurture or bring up offspring, or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child.
nutrir
verb
(transitive) To nurture or bring up offspring, or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child.
cultivar
verb
(transitive) To promote the development of something; to cultivate and grow a thing.
cuidar
verb
(transitive) To nurse or cherish something.
nutrir
verb
(transitive) To nurse or cherish something.

What does "foster" mean?

  1. verb To raise or care for a child who is not biologically one's own.
    "They've fostered several children over the years."
  2. verb To help something grow or develop, such as a skill, relationship, or idea.
    "The teacher tried to foster a love of reading in her students."
  3. adj Describing a family relationship based on care rather than blood, as in foster parent or foster child.
    "She grew up in a loving foster family."

foster in a sentence

  • They've fostered several children over the years.
  • The teacher tried to foster a love of reading in her students.
  • The program fosters cooperation between local businesses.
  • She grew up in a loving foster family.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "foster" in Portuguese?

"foster" in Portuguese is adoptivo, adotivo, criar. foster means: To raise or care for a child who is not biologically one's own.

How do you use "foster" in a sentence?

Example: "They've fostered several children over the years." In Portuguese, "foster" is adoptivo, adotivo, criar.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 6 translations listed for "foster": adoptivo, adotivo, criar, cuidar, nutrir, cultivar.

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