minnow in Portuguese
minnow in Portuguese is peixinho, vairão, peixe pequeno — minnow means any of several small freshwater fish, especially the common minnow found in European streams.
minnow in Portuguese
peixinho
Chiefly with a qualifying word: any of a number of other (small) fish from the family Cyprinidae; also (chiefly, US) , other small (usually freshwater) fish from other families.
vairão
The common minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus), a small freshwater fish of the carp family Cyprinidae which has a green back with black elongated blotches, commonly swimming in large shoals.
peixe pequeno
(figuratively) A person or thing of relatively little consequence, importance, or value.
What does "minnow" mean?
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noun Any of several small freshwater fish, especially the common minnow found in European streams.
"Children caught minnows in jars along the creek."
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noun A person, team, or organization of little importance or influence compared to bigger rivals.
"The tournament's minnows shocked everyone by beating the defending champions."
minnow in a sentence
- Children caught minnows in jars along the creek.
- The tournament's minnows shocked everyone by beating the defending champions.
Common Portuguese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "minnow" in Portuguese?
"minnow" in Portuguese is peixinho, vairão, peixe pequeno. minnow means: Any of several small freshwater fish, especially the common minnow found in European streams.
How do you use "minnow" in a sentence?
Example: "Children caught minnows in jars along the creek." In Portuguese, "minnow" is peixinho, vairão, peixe pequeno.
Are there other ways to say "minnow" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "minnow": peixinho, vairão, peixe pequeno.
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