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nettle in Portuguese

nettle in Portuguese is urtiga, ortiga, ortigar — nettle means a plant covered in tiny stinging hairs that cause an itchy rash when touched.

nettle in Portuguese

urtiga
noun
Especially, most species of herb genus Urtica, stinging nettles:
ortiga
noun
Especially, most species of herb genus Urtica, stinging nettles:
ortigar
verb
(transitive) Of the nettle plant and similar physical causes, to sting, causing a rash in someone.
urticar
verb
(transitive) Of the nettle plant and similar physical causes, to sting, causing a rash in someone.
urtigar
verb
(transitive) Of the nettle plant and similar physical causes, to sting, causing a rash in someone.
irritar
verb
(transitive, figurative) To pique, irritate, vex or provoke.
provocar
verb
(transitive, figurative) To pique, irritate, vex or provoke.
vexar
verb
(transitive, figurative) To pique, irritate, vex or provoke.

What does "nettle" mean?

  1. noun A plant covered in tiny stinging hairs that cause an itchy rash when touched.
    "He brushed against a nettle and his arm broke out in red bumps."
  2. verb To irritate or annoy someone.
    "Her offhand comment nettled him more than he expected."

nettle in a sentence

  • He brushed against a nettle and his arm broke out in red bumps.
  • Her offhand comment nettled him more than he expected.

Similar words in Portuguese

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Frequently asked questions

What is "nettle" in Portuguese?

"nettle" in Portuguese is urtiga, ortiga, ortigar. nettle means: A plant covered in tiny stinging hairs that cause an itchy rash when touched.

How do you use "nettle" in a sentence?

Example: "He brushed against a nettle and his arm broke out in red bumps." In Portuguese, "nettle" is urtiga, ortiga, ortigar.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 8 translations listed for "nettle": urtiga, ortiga, ortigar, urticar, urtigar, irritar.

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