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numb in Portuguese

numb in Portuguese is entorpecido, dormente, adormecido — numb means unable to feel physical sensation, especially because of cold or pressure on a nerve.

numb in Portuguese

entorpecido
adj
Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.
dormente
adj
Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.
adormecido
adj
Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.
amortecido
adj
Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.
dormente
adj
Emotionally unable to feel or respond in a normal way.
entorpecido
adj
Emotionally unable to feel or respond in a normal way.

What does "numb" mean?

  1. adj Unable to feel physical sensation, especially because of cold or pressure on a nerve.
    "Her fingers went numb in the freezing wind."
  2. adj Unable to feel or respond emotionally, often after shock or grief.
    "He felt numb for days after hearing the news."
  3. verb To make (something) unable to feel physical sensation, or to dull an emotion.
    "The dentist numbed his gum before the injection."

numb in a sentence

  • Her fingers went numb in the freezing wind.
  • He felt numb for days after hearing the news.
  • The dentist numbed his gum before the injection.
  • Years of bad news had numbed her to fresh disasters.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "numb" in Portuguese?

"numb" in Portuguese is entorpecido, dormente, adormecido. numb means: Unable to feel physical sensation, especially because of cold or pressure on a nerve.

How do you use "numb" in a sentence?

Example: "Her fingers went numb in the freezing wind." In Portuguese, "numb" is entorpecido, dormente, adormecido.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "numb": entorpecido, dormente, adormecido, amortecido.

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