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impregnate in Portuguese

impregnate in Portuguese is emprenhar, engravidar, fertilizar — impregnate means to make a woman or female animal pregnant.

impregnate in Portuguese

emprenhar
verb
(transitive) To cause to become pregnant.
engravidar
verb
(transitive) To cause to become pregnant.
fertilizar
verb
(transitive) To cause to become pregnant.
impregnar
verb
(transitive) To cause to become pregnant.
impregnar
verb
(transitive) To fill pores or spaces with a substance.
permear
verb
(transitive) To fill pores or spaces with a substance.

What does "impregnate" mean?

  1. verb To make a woman or female animal pregnant.
    "The breeding programme aims to impregnate the female pandas at the right time of year."
  2. verb To soak, fill, or saturate a material thoroughly with a substance.
    "The wood was impregnated with a preservative to stop it rotting."
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impregnate in a sentence

  • The breeding programme aims to impregnate the female pandas at the right time of year.
  • The wood was impregnated with a preservative to stop it rotting.
  • The fabric is impregnated with a chemical that repels insects.

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What is "impregnate" in Portuguese?

"impregnate" in Portuguese is emprenhar, engravidar, fertilizar. impregnate means: To make a woman or female animal pregnant.

How do you use "impregnate" in a sentence?

Example: "The breeding programme aims to impregnate the female pandas at the right time of year." In Portuguese, "impregnate" is emprenhar, engravidar, fertilizar.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "impregnate": emprenhar, engravidar, fertilizar, impregnar, permear.

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