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pounce in Portuguese

pounce in Portuguese is dar o bote — pounce means to leap suddenly on something in order to seize it.

pounce in Portuguese

dar o bote
verb

What does "pounce" mean?

  1. verb To leap suddenly on something in order to seize it.
    "The cat pounced on the mouse before it could reach the wall."
  2. verb To seize an opportunity eagerly and without hesitation.
    "Investors pounced on the stock as soon as the price dropped."
  3. noun A sudden leaping attack.
    "The kitten's pounce sent the ball of yarn flying across the room."
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pounce in a sentence

  • The cat pounced on the mouse before it could reach the wall.
  • A leopard pounces on its prey with almost no warning.
  • Investors pounced on the stock as soon as the price dropped.
  • The kitten's pounce sent the ball of yarn flying across the room.

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What is "pounce" in Portuguese?

"pounce" in Portuguese is dar o bote. pounce means: To leap suddenly on something in order to seize it.

How do you use "pounce" in a sentence?

Example: "The cat pounced on the mouse before it could reach the wall." In Portuguese, "pounce" is dar o bote.

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