knight in Portuguese

knight in Portuguese is cavaleiro, cavalo, dar o título de cavaleiro — knight means in medieval Europe, an armoured warrior on horseback who served a lord, typically after training as a page and squire.

knight in Portuguese

cavaleiro

noun

cavalo

noun

(chess) A chess piece, often in the shape of a horse's head, that is moved two squares in one direction and one at right angles to that direction in a single move, leaping over any intervening pieces.

dar o título de cavaleiro

verb

(chess, transitive) To promote (a pawn) to a knight.

What does "knight" mean?

noun In medieval Europe, an armoured warrior on horseback who served a lord, typically after training as a page and squire.
"The knight rode into battle wearing full plate armour."
noun In Britain, a man who has been honoured by the monarch for outstanding achievement and is entitled to use "Sir" before his name.
"He was made a knight for his services to charity."
noun A chess piece, usually shaped like a horse's head, that moves in an L-shape and can jump over other pieces.
"She moved her knight to threaten his queen."
verb To formally confer a knighthood on someone.
"The Queen knighted the scientist for his contribution to medicine."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

knight in a sentence

The knight rode into battle wearing full plate armour.
He was made a knight for his services to charity.
She moved her knight to threaten his queen.
The Queen knighted the scientist for his contribution to medicine.

Similar words in Portuguese

cavalier dub horseman man-at-arms paladin

Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "knight" in Portuguese?

"knight" in Portuguese is cavaleiro, cavalo, dar o título de cavaleiro. knight means: In medieval Europe, an armoured warrior on horseback who served a lord, typically after training as a page and squire.

How do you use "knight" in a sentence?

Example: "The knight rode into battle wearing full plate armour." In Portuguese, "knight" is cavaleiro, cavalo, dar o título de cavaleiro.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "knight": cavaleiro, cavalo, dar o título de cavaleiro.

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