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governess in Portuguese

governess in Portuguese is governanta, governatriz — governess means a woman employed to educate children in their own home, typically living with the family.

governess in Portuguese

governanta
noun
A woman paid to educate children in their own home.
governatriz
noun
(dated) A female governor.

What does "governess" mean?

  1. noun A woman employed to educate children in their own home, typically living with the family.
    "The children's governess taught them French and arithmetic every morning."
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governess in a sentence

  • The children's governess taught them French and arithmetic every morning.

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What is "governess" in Portuguese?

"governess" in Portuguese is governanta, governatriz. governess means: A woman employed to educate children in their own home, typically living with the family.

How do you use "governess" in a sentence?

Example: "The children's governess taught them French and arithmetic every morning." In Portuguese, "governess" is governanta, governatriz.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "governess": governanta, governatriz.

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