revenge in Portuguese

revenge in Portuguese is vingança, vingar, vingar-se — revenge means harm done to someone in return for a wrong they committed against you.

revenge in Portuguese

vingança

noun

Any form of personal, retaliatory action against an individual, institution, or group for some alleged or perceived harm or injustice.

vingar

verb

(transitive) To take revenge for (a particular harmful action) or on behalf of (its victim); to avenge.

vingar-se

verb

(transitive) To take revenge for (a particular harmful action) or on behalf of (its victim); to avenge.

What does "revenge" mean?

noun Harm done to someone in return for a wrong they committed against you.
"In the novel, the heroine plots a quiet revenge against the neighbour who ruined her garden."
verb To take revenge for something, or on someone's behalf.
"The knight swore to revenge the wrong done to his family."

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

revenge in a sentence

In the novel, the heroine plots a quiet revenge against the neighbour who ruined her garden.
She swore revenge on the colleague who had taken credit for her work.
The knight swore to revenge the wrong done to his family.
She planned to revenge the cruel insult by quietly winning the contest.

Similar words in Portuguese

avenge payback retaliate retribution

Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "revenge" in Portuguese?

"revenge" in Portuguese is vingança, vingar, vingar-se. revenge means: Harm done to someone in return for a wrong they committed against you.

How do you use "revenge" in a sentence?

Example: "In the novel, the heroine plots a quiet revenge against the neighbour who ruined her garden." In Portuguese, "revenge" is vingança, vingar, vingar-se.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "revenge": vingança, vingar, vingar-se.

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