fox in Portuguese
fox in Portuguese is raposa, raposa-vermelha, matreiro — fox means a small, wild, dog-like mammal known for its pointed snout, bushy tail, and cunning reputation.
fox in Portuguese
raposa
(in particular) The red fox, a small carnivore (Vulpes vulpes) with red or silver fur.
raposa-vermelha
(in particular) The red fox, a small carnivore (Vulpes vulpes) with red or silver fur.
matreiro
(metaphor) A cunning person.
raposa velha
(metaphor) A cunning person.
raposa
(metaphor) A cunning person.
raposa
(obsolete) A sword; so called from the stamp of a fox on the blade, or perhaps of a wolf taken for a fox.
raposo
(obsolete) A sword; so called from the stamp of a fox on the blade, or perhaps of a wolf taken for a fox.
What does "fox" mean?
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noun A small, wild, dog-like mammal known for its pointed snout, bushy tail, and cunning reputation.
"A fox slipped through the hedge at dusk."
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noun A cunning or crafty person.
"That old fox always finds a loophole."
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adj Informal: a very attractive person (usually described as "foxy").
"Everyone agreed she was quite the fox."
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verb To trick or outwit someone through cunning.
"The magician's trick foxed the entire audience."
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fox in a sentence
- A fox slipped through the hedge at dusk.
- We watched a fox trotting across the garden at night.
- That old fox always finds a loophole.
- My uncle is a clever fox who never loses at cards.
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What is "fox" in Portuguese?
"fox" in Portuguese is raposa, raposa-vermelha, matreiro. fox means: A small, wild, dog-like mammal known for its pointed snout, bushy tail, and cunning reputation.
How do you use "fox" in a sentence?
Example: "A fox slipped through the hedge at dusk." In Portuguese, "fox" is raposa, raposa-vermelha, matreiro.
Are there other ways to say "fox" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "fox": raposa, raposa-vermelha, matreiro, raposa velha, raposo.
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