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hound in Portuguese

hound in Portuguese is cão de caça, sabujo, caçador — hound means a dog, especially a breed bred for hunting by scent or sight.

hound in Portuguese

cão de caça
noun
A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.
sabujo
noun
A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.
caçador
noun
(by extension) Someone who seeks something.
mulherengo
noun
(by extension) A male who constantly seeks the company of desirable women.

What does "hound" mean?

  1. noun A dog, especially a breed bred for hunting by scent or sight.
    "The hound picked up the scent and bolted into the woods."
  2. noun A person obsessively devoted to pursuing something (often in compounds).
    "He's a real bargain hound at the flea market."
  3. verb To pursue or harass someone relentlessly.
    "Reporters hounded the actor for a comment outside the courthouse."
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hound in a sentence

  • The hound picked up the scent and bolted into the woods.
  • He's a real bargain hound at the flea market.
  • She's a news hound, always chasing the next scoop.
  • Reporters hounded the actor for a comment outside the courthouse.

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What is "hound" in Portuguese?

"hound" in Portuguese is cão de caça, sabujo, caçador. hound means: A dog, especially a breed bred for hunting by scent or sight.

How do you use "hound" in a sentence?

Example: "The hound picked up the scent and bolted into the woods." In Portuguese, "hound" is cão de caça, sabujo, caçador.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "hound": cão de caça, sabujo, caçador, mulherengo.

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