nutmeg in Portuguese
nutmeg in Portuguese is noz-moscada, caneta, cueca — nutmeg means the aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree, ground and used as a spice.
nutmeg in Portuguese
noz-moscada
caneta
(football, hockey, basketball) The playing of the ball between the legs of an opponent.
cueca
(football, hockey, basketball) The playing of the ball between the legs of an opponent.
túnel
(football, hockey, basketball) The playing of the ball between the legs of an opponent.
What does "nutmeg" mean?
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noun The aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree, ground and used as a spice.
"She grated fresh nutmeg over the eggnog."
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noun In football and similar sports, the act of passing the ball through an opponent's legs.
"The winger embarrassed the defender with a cheeky nutmeg."
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verb To pass the ball between an opponent's legs.
"He nutmegged the goalkeeper before slotting the ball home."
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nutmeg in a sentence
- She grated fresh nutmeg over the eggnog.
- The winger embarrassed the defender with a cheeky nutmeg.
- He nutmegged the goalkeeper before slotting the ball home.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "nutmeg" in Portuguese?
"nutmeg" in Portuguese is noz-moscada, caneta, cueca. nutmeg means: The aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree, ground and used as a spice.
How do you use "nutmeg" in a sentence?
Example: "She grated fresh nutmeg over the eggnog." In Portuguese, "nutmeg" is noz-moscada, caneta, cueca.
Are there other ways to say "nutmeg" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "nutmeg": noz-moscada, caneta, cueca, túnel.
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