pierce in Portuguese
pierce in Portuguese is furar, perfurar — pierce means to make a hole through something, usually with something sharp.
pierce in Portuguese
furar
(transitive) To puncture; to break through.
perfurar
(transitive) To puncture; to break through.
What does "pierce" mean?
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verb To make a hole through something, usually with something sharp.
"Be careful not to pierce the tin with the knife while opening it."
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verb To affect someone deeply or reach the heart of a matter.
"A sudden wave of guilt pierced him as he read her letter."
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pierce in a sentence
- Be careful not to pierce the tin with the knife while opening it.
- The needle pierced her skin for the earring.
- A sudden wave of guilt pierced him as he read her letter.
- The speaker's honest question pierced the vagueness and exposed the real problem.
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What is "pierce" in Portuguese?
"pierce" in Portuguese is furar, perfurar. pierce means: To make a hole through something, usually with something sharp.
How do you use "pierce" in a sentence?
Example: "Be careful not to pierce the tin with the knife while opening it." In Portuguese, "pierce" is furar, perfurar.
Are there other ways to say "pierce" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "pierce": furar, perfurar.
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