prostrate in Portuguese
prostrate in Portuguese is prostrar-se, prostrar — prostrate means lying flat on the ground, typically face down.
prostrate in Portuguese
prostrar-se
(also, figurative) To throw oneself down in submission.
prostrar
To cause to lie down, to flatten.
What does "prostrate" mean?
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adj Lying flat on the ground, typically face down.
"The monks lay prostrate before the altar."
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adj Overwhelmed emotionally or physically; utterly exhausted or defeated.
"She was left prostrate with grief after the funeral."
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verb To throw oneself face down, especially in submission or worship.
"Pilgrims prostrate themselves before the shrine."
prostrate in a sentence
- The monks lay prostrate before the altar.
- He found her prostrate on the kitchen floor after the fall.
- She was left prostrate with grief after the funeral.
- Pilgrims prostrate themselves before the shrine.
Common Portuguese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "prostrate" in Portuguese?
"prostrate" in Portuguese is prostrar-se, prostrar. prostrate means: Lying flat on the ground, typically face down.
How do you use "prostrate" in a sentence?
Example: "The monks lay prostrate before the altar." In Portuguese, "prostrate" is prostrar-se, prostrar.
Are there other ways to say "prostrate" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "prostrate": prostrar-se, prostrar.
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