perch in Portuguese
perch in Portuguese is perca, poleiro, perciforme — perch means a spiny-finned freshwater fish, or any of several similar fish species.
perch in Portuguese
perca
Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.
poleiro
A rod, staff, tree branch, ledge, etc., used as a roost by a bird.
perciforme
Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially:
percídeo
Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially:
pércida
Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially:
perciforme
Several similar species in the order Perciformes, such as the grouper.
empoleirar-se
(intransitive) To rest on a perch (especially, of a bird); to roost.
empoleirar
(transitive) To place something on (or as if on) a perch.
What does "perch" mean?
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noun A spiny-finned freshwater fish, or any of several similar fish species.
"They caught three perch from the lake before lunch."
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noun A branch, rod, or ledge used by a bird to rest on.
"The parrot hopped back onto its perch."
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noun A high or secure position, especially one that is elevated or prominent.
"From his perch on the balcony, he could see the whole parade."
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verb To rest or sit somewhere, especially high up or on an edge.
"A robin perched on the fence post."
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perch in a sentence
- They caught three perch from the lake before lunch.
- The parrot hopped back onto its perch.
- From his perch on the balcony, he could see the whole parade.
- A robin perched on the fence post.
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What is "perch" in Portuguese?
"perch" in Portuguese is perca, poleiro, perciforme. perch means: A spiny-finned freshwater fish, or any of several similar fish species.
How do you use "perch" in a sentence?
Example: "They caught three perch from the lake before lunch." In Portuguese, "perch" is perca, poleiro, perciforme.
Are there other ways to say "perch" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 7 translations listed for "perch": perca, poleiro, perciforme, percídeo, pércida, empoleirar-se.
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