gill in Portuguese
gill in Portuguese is brânquia, guelra, fenda branquial exposta — gill means the breathing organ on the side of a fish or other water-dwelling animal, used to take oxygen from the water.
gill in Portuguese
brânquia
(zootomy) A breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals.
guelra
(zootomy) A breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals.
fenda branquial exposta
(of a fish) A gill slit or gill cover.
opérculo
(of a fish) A gill slit or gill cover.
brânquia
(mycology) One of the radial folds on the underside of the cap of a mushroom, the surface of which bears the spore-producing organs.
guelra
(mycology) One of the radial folds on the underside of the cap of a mushroom, the surface of which bears the spore-producing organs.
lâmina
(mycology) One of the radial folds on the underside of the cap of a mushroom, the surface of which bears the spore-producing organs.
What does "gill" mean?
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noun The breathing organ on the side of a fish or other water-dwelling animal, used to take oxygen from the water.
"You can tell a fish is fresh if its gills are bright red rather than brown."
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noun One of the thin, blade-like ridges under a mushroom cap that release its spores.
"She checked the colour of the gills to help identify the mushroom."
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noun A small unit of liquid measure for spirits, roughly a quarter of a pint (the exact amount varies by country).
"The old recipe called for a gill of brandy."
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verb To remove the gills and guts from a fish while preparing it.
"He gilled and scaled the trout right at the riverbank."
gill in a sentence
- You can tell a fish is fresh if its gills are bright red rather than brown.
- The gills lifted and closed as the fish struggled on the line.
- She checked the colour of the gills to help identify the mushroom.
- The old recipe called for a gill of brandy.
Common Portuguese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "gill" in Portuguese?
"gill" in Portuguese is brânquia, guelra, fenda branquial exposta. gill means: The breathing organ on the side of a fish or other water-dwelling animal, used to take oxygen from the water.
How do you use "gill" in a sentence?
Example: "You can tell a fish is fresh if its gills are bright red rather than brown." In Portuguese, "gill" is brânquia, guelra, fenda branquial exposta.
Are there other ways to say "gill" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "gill": brânquia, guelra, fenda branquial exposta, opérculo, lâmina.
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