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mantis in Portuguese

mantis in Portuguese is louva-a-deus, mantídeo — mantis means a large insect that captures prey with its powerful front legs, often held folded as if in prayer.

mantis in Portuguese

louva-a-deus
noun
Any of various large insects of the order Mantodea that catch insects or other small animals with their powerful forelegs.
mantídeo
noun
Any of various large insects of the order Mantodea that catch insects or other small animals with their powerful forelegs.

What does "mantis" mean?

  1. noun A large insect that captures prey with its powerful front legs, often held folded as if in prayer.
    "A praying mantis waited motionless on the leaf, ready to strike."
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mantis in a sentence

  • A praying mantis waited motionless on the leaf, ready to strike.

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What is "mantis" in Portuguese?

"mantis" in Portuguese is louva-a-deus, mantídeo. mantis means: A large insect that captures prey with its powerful front legs, often held folded as if in prayer.

How do you use "mantis" in a sentence?

Example: "A praying mantis waited motionless on the leaf, ready to strike." In Portuguese, "mantis" is louva-a-deus, mantídeo.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "mantis": louva-a-deus, mantídeo.

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