nail in Portuguese
nail in Portuguese is unha, prego, cravo — nail means the hard, flat plate at the tip of a finger or toe.
nail in Portuguese
unha
The thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals.
prego
The thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals.
prego
A spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials. The nail is generally driven through two or more layers of material by means of impacts from a hammer or other device. It is then held in place by friction.
cravo
A spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials. The nail is generally driven through two or more layers of material by means of impacts from a hammer or other device. It is then held in place by friction.
pregar
pegar
(slang) To catch.
What does "nail" mean?
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noun The hard, flat plate at the tip of a finger or toe.
"She painted her nails a bright shade of red."
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noun A thin, pointed piece of metal hammered into wood or another material to join two things together.
"He used a nail and hammer to fix the loose fence board."
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verb To fasten something with a nail, or as if with a nail.
"They nailed the sign to the front of the shop."
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verb To do something perfectly or catch someone in the act (informal).
"She absolutely nailed her presentation this morning."
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nail in a sentence
- She painted her nails a bright shade of red.
- He bit his nails down to the quick before the interview.
- He used a nail and hammer to fix the loose fence board.
- The old floorboards were held down with rusty nails.
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What is "nail" in Portuguese?
"nail" in Portuguese is unha, prego, cravo. nail means: The hard, flat plate at the tip of a finger or toe.
How do you use "nail" in a sentence?
Example: "She painted her nails a bright shade of red." In Portuguese, "nail" is unha, prego, cravo.
Are there other ways to say "nail" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "nail": unha, prego, cravo, pregar, pegar.
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