palm in Portuguese
palm in Portuguese is palma, palma da mão, empalmar — palm means a tall tropical tree with a crown of large leaves and no branches, such as the ones seen on beaches.
palm in Portuguese
palma
The inner and somewhat concave part of the human hand or other primate hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers.
palma da mão
The inner and somewhat concave part of the human hand or other primate hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers.
empalmar
To hold or conceal something in the palm of the hand, e.g., for an act of sleight of hand or to steal something.
palmar
To hold or conceal something in the palm of the hand, e.g., for an act of sleight of hand or to steal something.
What does "palm" mean?
-
noun A tall tropical tree with a crown of large leaves and no branches, such as the ones seen on beaches.
"A tall palm shaded the small café by the harbour."
-
noun The inner, slightly hollow surface of the hand, from the wrist to the base of the fingers.
"The baby grabbed the toy and held it in the palm of her hand."
-
verb To hide something in the hand, often to steal it or as part of a magic trick.
"She palmed the spare key and slipped it into her pocket unseen."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Portuguese.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Portuguese meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Portuguese
palm in a sentence
- A tall palm shaded the small café by the harbour.
- Palm trees lined the resort's private beach.
- The baby grabbed the toy and held it in the palm of her hand.
- She read his fortune by studying the lines on his palm.
Similar words in Portuguese
Common Portuguese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "palm" in Portuguese?
"palm" in Portuguese is palma, palma da mão, empalmar. palm means: A tall tropical tree with a crown of large leaves and no branches, such as the ones seen on beaches.
How do you use "palm" in a sentence?
Example: "A tall palm shaded the small café by the harbour." In Portuguese, "palm" is palma, palma da mão, empalmar.
Are there other ways to say "palm" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "palm": palma, palma da mão, empalmar, palmar.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
