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goose in Portuguese

goose in Portuguese is ganso, gansa — goose means a large web-footed waterfowl, related to but bigger than a duck, often kept as farm poultry or hunted as game.

goose in Portuguese

ganso
noun
gansa
noun

What does "goose" mean?

  1. noun A large web-footed waterfowl, related to but bigger than a duck, often kept as farm poultry or hunted as game.
    "A flock of geese flew south in a neat V formation."
  2. noun A foolish or silly person.
    "Don't be such a goose — of course it's a joke."
  3. verb To poke or pinch someone sharply on the buttocks, often as a prank.
    "He goosed his friend in the hallway and got a shout of surprise."
  4. verb To give something a sudden boost or push, especially by pressing the accelerator.
    "She goosed the engine to merge before the gap closed."

goose in a sentence

  • A flock of geese flew south in a neat V formation.
  • They roasted a goose for the holiday dinner.
  • Don't be such a goose — of course it's a joke.
  • He goosed his friend in the hallway and got a shout of surprise.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "goose" in Portuguese?

"goose" in Portuguese is ganso, gansa. goose means: A large web-footed waterfowl, related to but bigger than a duck, often kept as farm poultry or hunted as game.

How do you use "goose" in a sentence?

Example: "A flock of geese flew south in a neat V formation." In Portuguese, "goose" is ganso, gansa.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "goose": ganso, gansa.

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