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instinct in Portuguese

instinct in Portuguese is instinto — instinct means a behavior or urge that comes naturally, without being learned.

instinct in Portuguese

instinto
noun
A natural or inherent impulse or behaviour.

What does "instinct" mean?

  1. noun A behavior or urge that comes naturally, without being learned.
    "Migration is driven by instinct in many bird species."
  2. noun A gut feeling or reaction that happens without conscious thought.
    "Her instinct told her something was wrong before she had any proof."
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instinct in a sentence

  • Migration is driven by instinct in many bird species.
  • Her instinct told her something was wrong before she had any proof.
  • Trust your instinct if a situation feels unsafe.

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What is "instinct" in Portuguese?

"instinct" in Portuguese is instinto. instinct means: A behavior or urge that comes naturally, without being learned.

How do you use "instinct" in a sentence?

Example: "Migration is driven by instinct in many bird species." In Portuguese, "instinct" is instinto.

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