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playful in Portuguese

playful in Portuguese is brincalhão, divertido, lúdico — playful means fond of play; lighthearted and full of fun, like a young animal or child.

playful in Portuguese

brincalhão
adj
liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.
divertido
adj
funny, humorous, jesting, frolicsome, frisky.
lúdico
adj
fun, recreational, not serious.

What does "playful" mean?

  1. adj Fond of play; lighthearted and full of fun, like a young animal or child.
    "The puppy gave her a playful nudge with its nose."
  2. adj Not meant seriously; done in a joking or teasing spirit.
    "She gave him a playful jab about his terrible cooking."
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playful in a sentence

  • The puppy gave her a playful nudge with its nose.
  • He has a playful sense of humour that puts everyone at ease.
  • She gave him a playful jab about his terrible cooking.

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What is "playful" in Portuguese?

"playful" in Portuguese is brincalhão, divertido, lúdico. playful means: Fond of play; lighthearted and full of fun, like a young animal or child.

How do you use "playful" in a sentence?

Example: "The puppy gave her a playful nudge with its nose." In Portuguese, "playful" is brincalhão, divertido, lúdico.

Are there other ways to say "playful" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "playful": brincalhão, divertido, lúdico.

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