oyster in Portuguese
oyster in Portuguese is ostra, marisco — oyster means a soft-bodied shellfish that lives inside a hard, rough shell, often eaten raw and sometimes producing pearls.
oyster in Portuguese
ostra
marisco
What does "oyster" mean?
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noun A soft-bodied shellfish that lives inside a hard, rough shell, often eaten raw and sometimes producing pearls.
"They ordered a dozen oysters on ice as a starter."
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adj A pale beige color with hints of gray or pink, resembling the inside of an oyster shell.
"She painted the bedroom walls a soft oyster shade."
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verb To gather or fish for oysters.
"Local fishermen have oystered along this coast for generations."
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oyster in a sentence
- They ordered a dozen oysters on ice as a starter.
- Only a small fraction of oysters actually contain a pearl.
- She painted the bedroom walls a soft oyster shade.
- The bride chose an oyster satin gown with a long, plain veil.
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What is "oyster" in Portuguese?
"oyster" in Portuguese is ostra, marisco. oyster means: A soft-bodied shellfish that lives inside a hard, rough shell, often eaten raw and sometimes producing pearls.
How do you use "oyster" in a sentence?
Example: "They ordered a dozen oysters on ice as a starter." In Portuguese, "oyster" is ostra, marisco.
Are there other ways to say "oyster" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "oyster": ostra, marisco.
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