nay in Portuguese
nay in Portuguese is mesmo, ou — nay means an old-fashioned or formal way to say "no.".
nay in Portuguese
mesmo
(archaic, otherwise, jocular) Or rather, or should I say; moreover (introducing a stronger and more appropriate expression than the preceding one). [from 16th c.]
ou
(archaic, otherwise, jocular) Or rather, or should I say; moreover (introducing a stronger and more appropriate expression than the preceding one). [from 16th c.]
What does "nay" mean?
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adv An old-fashioned or formal way to say "no."
"Nay, I will not agree to those terms."
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noun A vote against a proposal.
"The nays outnumbered the ayes, so the motion failed."
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nay in a sentence
- Nay, I will not agree to those terms.
- The nays outnumbered the ayes, so the motion failed.
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What is "nay" in Portuguese?
"nay" in Portuguese is mesmo, ou. nay means: An old-fashioned or formal way to say "no."
How do you use "nay" in a sentence?
Example: "Nay, I will not agree to those terms." In Portuguese, "nay" is mesmo, ou.
Are there other ways to say "nay" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "nay": mesmo, ou.
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