pinch in Portuguese
pinch in Portuguese is beliscão, beliscada, alhada — pinch means to squeeze a bit of skin or an object tightly between the thumb and finger.
pinch in Portuguese
beliscão
The action of squeezing a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.
beliscada
The action of squeezing a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.
alhada
An awkward situation of some kind (especially money or social) which is difficult to escape.
aperto
An awkward situation of some kind (especially money or social) which is difficult to escape.
beliscar
To squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.
roubar
(figurative) To cramp; to straiten; to oppress; to starve.
What does "pinch" mean?
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verb To squeeze a bit of skin or an object tightly between the thumb and finger.
"She pinched her arm to make sure she wasn't dreaming."
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verb British informal: to steal something, usually minor.
"Someone pinched my pen off the desk."
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noun A small amount of something, especially a powder, held between finger and thumb.
"Add a pinch of salt to the sauce before serving."
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noun A difficult or tight situation, often financial.
"Rising bills have put a real pinch on the household budget."
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pinch in a sentence
- She pinched her arm to make sure she wasn't dreaming.
- Someone pinched my pen off the desk.
- Add a pinch of salt to the sauce before serving.
- Rising bills have put a real pinch on the household budget.
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What is "pinch" in Portuguese?
"pinch" in Portuguese is beliscão, beliscada, alhada. pinch means: To squeeze a bit of skin or an object tightly between the thumb and finger.
How do you use "pinch" in a sentence?
Example: "She pinched her arm to make sure she wasn't dreaming." In Portuguese, "pinch" is beliscão, beliscada, alhada.
Are there other ways to say "pinch" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 6 translations listed for "pinch": beliscão, beliscada, alhada, aperto, beliscar, roubar.
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